Children ages 2-12 and their families can discover the joy of reading at the Elizabeth Taber Library this summer. The fun begins continues through Thursday, August 2. Play the “Camp Out at the Library Reading Game” for fun, prizes and a good cause. We are using the time spent reading to support the work of Heifer International.
Join us for our “Kick-off” event: Alex-the-Jester on Monday, June 25 at 2:00 pm. Young audiences will enjoy mystifying magic, juggling, colorful costumes and comedy. Performance will be held at the Music Hall (corner of Front and Cottage Streets). This performance is made possible in part by the Marion Cultural Council.
•Lunch Bunch I begins Tuesday, June 26 at 12:30 pm at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Children ages 7-10 can bring lunch and a drink (we supply dessert) and listen as we begin reading aloud. Contact the library to join this group.
•Summer Story Time begins Wednesday, June 27 at 10:30 am for 2-4 year olds (accompanied by enthusiastic adult companions). Sign up today and enjoy the fun!
•Lunch Bunch II begins Thursday, June 28 at 12:30 pm. Children ages 5-7 can bring lunch and a drink (we supply dessert), and listen to a book being read aloud. Contact the library to join this group.
•Drop-in Activity Days are every Friday and Saturday during the summer program at the Elizabeth Taber Library. Instructions and materials are available in the Children’s Room during regular library hours.
•Reading Activities: Play the “Camp Out at the Library” Reading Game! Independent readers going into grades 2-7 and/or family groups of all ages can read together for fun, prizes and a good cause.
•Pre-Readers: Help decorate our “Campsite” by putting up a Camping sticker each visit to the library.
•Junior Volunteers: Students going into grades 5-9 can become junior library aides for the summer. Contact Mrs. Grey at the library or by email at rgrey@sailsinc.org before June 18 for more information and to fill out an application.
•Make a Teddy Bear Sleeping Bag! Wednesday, June 27 at 2:00 pm Get ready for a Teddy Bear Camp-out at the Library! Bring your stuffed animal and we’ll help you make their very own sleeping bag for a camp out at the library.
•Make Your Own First-Aid Kit! Wednesday, July 11 at 2:00 pm Kathy Downey, RN, MSN, our Town Nurse, will show us how! You’ll learn all about first aid while assembling your very own kit to take camping.
•Awesome Robb! Magic! Juggling! Comedy! Monday, July 16 at 2:00 pm. Performance will be held at the Music Hall
•Build a Fairy House! Wednesday, July 18 at 2:00 pm.Upstairs in the Marion Natural History Museum Create a home for fairies with materials from nature; rocks, twigs, shells, flowers, feathers and more.
•Make a ”Sit-Upon” for Campfire Fun! Wednesday, July 25 at 2:00 pm Cozy around the campfire on these soft pillows and toast marshmallows!
•Make a Beaded Compass Lanyard! Wednesday, August 1 at 2:00 pm. Personalize your new compass with a beaded lanyard to find your way home!
•Ice Cream Sundae Social. Thursday, August 2 at 2:00 pm. For everyone that enjoyed reading and the library this summer!
All events are free of charge! For more information, call the library at 508-748-1252, check our web site at www.elizabethtaberlibrary.org or email Rosemary Grey, Children’s Librarian, at rgrey@sailsinc.org.