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Set sail for the Farmingdale Public Library for 

this year's Summer Reading Club!

 

Join "Make a Splash READ!" this summer at the Farmingdale Public Library. 

We have six weeks of fun waiting for you: great programs, raffles, and contests too! 

The 2010 summer reading program is open to children ages birth through entering Gr. 5. 

Proof of residency in UFSD #22 required to join the Summer Reading Club. 

 

Some of Our Exciting Summer Programs!

 

 

Juggling with Jen Slaw

Wednesday, August 11

All Ages and a parent

Award-winning juggler Jen Slaw presents a program that combines juggling, dance, comedy, and audience participation. A shiny red ball  takes on a life of its own, moving magically around silver boxes in a beautifully unique dance, plates spin, scarves fly, ribbons twirl, and more! Pick up your tickets beginning July 27. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents. 

 

 

 

 

Summer Fun Extras!

 

Crafts:

 

Waterproof Beach Bag             Beach Scene Frame                   Cute Pool Towel     

Bug-Eyed Blowfish                  Sea Life Switch Plate Cover         Ocean in a Bottle

 

Coloring Pages/Puzzles/Games

 

Summer Beach Ball                Under the Sea Maze               What Kind of Fish Are You?

Scavenger Hunt                      Sailboat Connect-the-Dots       Up the Creek Maze

Going to the Beach                 Beach Blanket Maze

 

 

 

 

Calling all teens! If you are entering Gr. 6 & up, join the Young Adult Summer Reading Club! 

We have six weeks of fun and excitement just wait for you: great programs, raffles, and contests too! Packets are available beginning Monday, June 28 at 9:00am. 

Twenty packets were randomly selected to contain a Borders Gift Card. 

Will you be one of the lucky ones? Proof of residency in UFSD #22 required. 

 

Online Registration and Reporting

 

 

Some of Our Awesome Summer Teen Programs!

 

 

3-D Cupcakes

Monday, August 16

Time: 7:00pm

Entering Gr. 6-up

Design three cupcakes using a variety of colored chocolate and fill it with more delicious milk chocolate to design your 3D cupcake masterpiece. Register online beginning August 2. Preference given to UFSD #22 residents.

 

 

 

Summer Fun Extras!

 

Hawaiian Beach Cake             Cool Pool Games           Seaweed Still Life Craft

Sand Cast Bass Craft             Marine Soap Craft           Beach Boardwalk Word Search

Sand 'n Surf Word Search       Watermelon Sherbet Smoothie

 

 

Water Your Mind READ! Parent Reading Club

 

Parents are invited to join our "Water Your Mind READ" Parent Reading Club this summer!

Ask a Children's Librarian for your reading log and more details the next time you stop in. 

Upcoming Summer Reading Club Events

(please click on event for more information)

 

 

Wednesday, August 11

Walk-In Craft: 10:00am

Underwater World: 2:00pm

Juggling with Jen Slaw: 7:00pm

 

Thursday, August 12

Wonderful Windsocks: 2:00pm, 7:00pm

Trivet Creations: 2:00pm

 

 

Wednesday, August 13

Borders & Bellagio's Trip: 12:00pm

 

 

 

 

 

 
2010 Summer Reading Club Weeks:

 

Week 1:

July 6 - July 10

 

Week 2:

July 12 - July 17

 

Week 3:

July 19 - July 24

 

Week 4:

July 26 - July 31

 

Week 5:

August 2 - August 7

 

Week 6:

August 9 - August 14

2010 School Summer Reading Lists:

Elementary Schools:

Primary: Gr. K-2

Intermediate: Gr. 3-5

Howitt Middle School:

Gr. 6

Gr. 7

Gr. 8

 

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Monday: 9am-9pm

Tuesday: 9am-9pm

Wednesday: 10am-9pm

Thursday: 9am-9pm

Friday: 9am-6pm

Saturday: 9am-1pm

Sunday: 1pm-5pm

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Farmingdale, NY 11735

 

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