Kids Programs

New Lenox Public Library District Summer Reading Program June 9-July 26 This summer’s reading program theme is Get in the Game, READ! which begins June 9 and ends July 26. The first week, June 9-14, is registration only, so drop in to pick up your reading logs and books. You will earn a prize for every three hours you spend reading or listening to someone read to you. Every time you bring in your sheet and show you’ve done some reading (up to once a day!), you will get a raffle ticket for weekly raffles! This program is for children from birth through entering 8th grade. You must live in the New Lenox Library District and be entering 8th grade or younger to participate. Parents and caregivers are asked to remain in the building during all children’s programs. Join us at our final event, Friday, August 8 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Children who have completed their summer reading goals by reading 12 hours during the summer reading program will be invited to attend our final event at the Haunted Trails Amusement Park and Entertainment Center in Joliet. Come for an evening of fun, free pizza (for children) and raffle prizes! Siblings and caregivers are also invited. Pick up RSVP form upon completion of your 12 hours. Sports Fan Hat Week During the first week of the summer reading program, June 9-14, celebrate your favorite team by wearing their sports hat! When you register for the summer reading program, show off your hat! We will keep track of the hats we see to determine whose team has the most fans! Mondays · Tuesdays Wednesdays · Thursdays Slam Dunk Saturdays
		Mondays Little Sluggers Storytime 10:30-11:00 a.m. in the Meeting Room Hit a home run with us! We’ll share stories, play games and make a simple craft. Recommended for sports fans ages 6 and under with an adult caregiver. Older siblings are welcome (if room). No Registration is required. Please sign your child in before storytime at the Meeting Room door. June 16 Panda-monium June 23 Jungle Safari June 30 Wild Wild West July 7 Futbol Fiesta (soccer) July 14 Take Me Out to the Ballgame July 21 Where’s Nemo? Guitar Hero* Meeting Room 5:30-6:30 p.m. for children entering grades 1-3 6:30-7:30 p.m. for children entering grades 4-8 July 14 Tournament for grades 1-3 July 21 Tournament for grades 4-8 Come for this fun action packed six week program. All levels of experience welcome. Call the library for program details. Registration begins June 9. *Please choose to attend either Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution. return to top
		Tuesdays Wild World of Sports 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Story Room Join us as we explore the world of sports and games with stories, crafts, games and more. For ages 7 & up. June 17 Asia Adventure Registration begins June 9 June 24 Walk Like an Egyptian Registration begins June 9 July 1 Revving It Up (NASCAR) Registration begins June 23 July 8 Hopscotch Around the World Registration begins June 23 July 15 How Puzzling? Registration begins July 7 July 22 Aussie All-Stars Registration begins July 7 Concert of Music & Play with Jim Gill Tuesday, July 22 from 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room For our grand slam finale, come sing, clap, jump, dance and sneeze along with Jim Gill as he bangs out energetic rhythms on his banjo. The concert is filled with songs from Jim’s award-winning recordings for young children and their grownups. Registration begins Monday, July 7. return to top
		Wednesdays All Star BINGO June 18, July 2, July 16 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in the Meeting Room For the whole family. No registration is required. Kids’ Chess Club June 25, July 9, July 23 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room Come play chess in a casual atmosphere. Participants should already have a basic understanding of the game, but beginners are welcome. Must be entering grades1-8. No registration is required. Dance Dance Revolution* 3:30-4:30 for children entering grades 1-3 4:30-5:30 for children entering grades 4-8 In the Meeting Room Get your groove on this summer with Dance Dance Revolution. Even if you’ve never played before, you can bust a move at one of our practice session. Call the library for program details. You must attend at least one practice session to participate in the tournament. Registration is required. Important Dates: June18-July 9 DDR practice sessions** Register for June 18 & 25 sessions beginning June 9 Register for July 2 & 9 sessions beginning June 23 Register for July 16 & 23 sessions beginning July 7 July 16 DDR Tournament for grades 1-3 July 23 DDR Tournament for grades 4-8 *Please choose to attend either Dance Dance Revolution or Guitar Hero. return to top
		Thursdays Time Out for Movies June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room No registration is required. Call Youth Services Department for movie titles. Girls Rock Book Club From 6:30-7:30 p.m. in the Story Room June 26 The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder Registration begins June 9 July 24 Mardi Gras Masquerade by Carolyn Keene Registration begins July 7 Grab your friends and join us as we talk about books, have a snack and do fun summer crafts! New girls are welcome. Recommended for girls entering grades 4 and up.
		Slam Dunk Saturdays Ice Cream Carnival Games June 14 Chill out with some ice cream while we play crazy carnival games. Fun for the whole family! Registration begins June 9. Self-Defense for Kids with Gene Rife June 21 For children entering grades K-5. One adult per child is required to attend. Registration begins June 9. Martial arts instructor Gene Rife will teach you the necessary skills that it takes to defend yourself. This program will be active, so adults and children need to dress comfortably. Olympics June 28 Outdoor program, but participants will meet by story room. Have you ever though about what it might feel like to be in the Olympics? Would you like to test your skills at some Olympic events? Now you can! Come for an energetic hour of running, throwing, teamwork & fun! Registration begins June 23. July 5 Library is closed. Have a Ball! July 12 Kick, jump, throw and have a ball...or three, as we play games with footballs, baseballs, soccer balls and more. Registration begins June 23. Act in 4-H Presents Fairy Tale TV July 19 Act in 4-H presents a trio of plays featuring updated fairy tale characters that are stars of three popular TV show: “The Dating Game,” “Friends,” and “Jeopardy” in these hilarious spoofs. Grab your family and witness these plays that are guaranteed to be more fun than the real fairy tales. Registration begins July 7. Thank you to our donors Blue Fire Beads & Jewelry Morgan’s Thunderbowl Pizza Mia Chicago Dough Company Burger King Joliet Jackhammers Ranch Frostie Country Lane Bowling Center Amazing Fantasy Books and Comics Willie’s Wee-Nee Wagon ShowPlace 14 Goo Goo Gura SolLuna Healing Arts Chili’s Bar & Grill Dana Russell Lincoln-Way Partners, Inc. Pots & Paints Claire’s Candies Los Angeles Cafe McDonald’s American Legion Auxiliary Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich The Friends of the Library Marquette Bank Haunted Trails of Joliet Badda Bing’s Italian Beef & Sausage Candace Gibbons, DDS

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New Lenox Public Library District
Summer Reading Program
June 9-July 26