GEORGE AND CYNTHIA
WOODS MITCHELL LIBRARY
“Libraries: Deep in the Heart of
2009 Summer Reading Club
June 8, 2009 through July 30, 2009
The George &
Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library in The Woodlands, in cooperation with the Texas
State Library and Archives Commission and the rest of the Montgomery County
Library System, is sponsoring the 2009 Texas Reading Club: titled, “Libraries: Deep in the Heart of
Texas!!”
The Purpose of the Texas Reading Club is to promote reading,
stimulate curiosity, and attract children to the library. The emphasis is on letting children read for fun and helping them
retain viable reading skills during their summer vacations. The Texas
Reading Club is a self—paced reading program in which children keep track of
the books they read.
The 2009 Summer Reading Club is for both readers
and listeners.
Children through 12 years of age may join.
- You will receive your reading log at the time of registration. Each line
in the reading log can represent one book or 50 pages (please note title
next to the pages.) Once you complete a reading log with your age group’s
minimum requirements you may turn in the log to qualify for a reading
certificate and prize bundle.
- Every child is eligible to receive 1 reading certificate and prize
bundle.
The “Read To Your
Bunny” group is for any child who is not reading independently,
generally kindergarten children and younger. Children in the group may include books
read to them by a parent, sibling, care giver, or librarian.
Ages 6 - 9 (grades K - 4th): A
minimum of 10 books or 500 pages (50 pages counts for one book) must be read to
qualify for a reading certificate and prize bundle. Also, participants will have
the opportunity to participate in a special reading challenge: "Which
School Can Read The Most Books." The library will track not only how many
books are being read but which school or homeschooling group has the most books
read by their students reading during the summer. The school or homeschooling
group with the most books reported in August will receive a special visit from
Miss Shelly and a book donated to their school library.
The "Pre-Teen" club is for children in 5th and
6th grade (ages 10 – 12).
Children in the club must complete a reading log
with 5 books or 300 pages to qualify for a reading certificate, prize bundle
and your name added to the VIR list for a special invitation-only ending party. The
party will be on Monday, August 3rd from 1:00 - 4:00 pm.
The last day to report
books is Friday, July 24 by 5:00 pm! If
you are going to be out of town during that time please call or come by to
report books before the final date. No books will be recorded after July 24th.
Children may read any
book they choose. A child is not restricted to a certain reading level or
subject area. Books read do not have to be library books.
All Summer Reading participants will have the
opportunity to participate in a special reading challenge: If the summer
readers read a total of 3,000 books collectively the library will dedicate 2
new books in honor of "The 2009 Summer Readers" with a special
"In Honor" gift plate placed in the two new Texas theme stories. The
books will be added to the George & Cynthia Woods Mitchell Library
Children's Collection.
SUMMER EVENTS
Family Storytime
Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:00, 10:30 and 11:00
This story program is for young children
(birth—age 3) and a caregiver with an emphasis on stories and activities for
toddlers. It enables families with children of various ages to attend the same
storytime. Each week we may have stories, songs, rhymes, and movement
activities. This program emphasizes early literacy skills and is a great
way to meet other families with young children.
June 9 and 10 -- Theme: Beat the
June 16 and 17 – Theme: Cowboys and Cowgirls
June 23 and 24 – Theme: Wild, Wild West
June 30 and July 1 – Theme: Camping Under the Stars
July 7 and 8 – Theme: Planting a Rainbow
July 14 and 15 – Theme: Space Station
July 21 and 22 – Theme: Roar! A Trip to
July 28 and 29 – Theme:
Storytime Rules
Our main goal is for everyone to have a good time at the
library. To make this experience an enjoyable one for your child, we ask
for your cooperation and assistance in the following ways:
·
Please arrive on time. Children are easily
distracted by newcomers.
·
Allow the children to focus on the program. If
a child becomes fussy or begins to cry, please step outside until the child
calms down.
·
Parents and caregivers are asked to remain silent
during the programs unless participating in the activities.
·
Please be nice
to your neighbor - no hitting, biting or pinching.
- It is ok to move
around and explore our surroundings.
Programs Geared for
ages 3 -6
Thursday, June 11th
10:00 and 11:00 am
Zoo
Zoo Mobiles are fun, interactive learning
experiences where students may touch live animals and biofacts such as animal
skins, skulls, and mounts, and participate in educational games and activities.
Thursday, June 18th
10:00 and 11:00 am
Ronald McDonald – A show of magic and fun.
Thursday, June 25th
10:00 am
This program will feature a singer reading Westward Ho,
Carlotta and engaging the audience
with musical excerpts during the program
Thursday, July 9th
10:00 am
Mark Shepherd -- Crazy Scientist Visits
This program includes zany science, fun
experiments, music and more.
Thursday, July 16th
10:00 am
Toni Simmons, Storyteller
Thursday, July 23rd
10:00 am
Julian Franklin – magic and stories
The Wild
West Reading Show is guaranteed to have you roaring with laughter at the antics
of Roosevelt Rat and David Hopperfield. The adventure begins when David
Hopperfield, (a "magic" bunny rabbit) is accidentally transported
back in time to 1845 (the year
Thursday, July 30
10:00 am
Marionette Playhouse
Black Light Puppet Show
This performance by Master Puppeteer Jean
Kuecher will delight everyone with favorite stories and songs. (Swimmy by
Leo Lionni, Red Riding Hood, The Lion and the Mouse-Aesop's Fables and Itsy
Bitsy Spider)
Programs Geared for
ages 7 -12
Thursday, June 11th
2:00 pm
Mary Vogas
Tropical Rainforest
Information on
endangered animals, reasons why they are and what we can do to help.
Thursday, June 18th
2:00 pm
Woodlands Exploration Station
The Bugs on Wheels program will bring a
selection of living insects and other arthropods into the library for a
hands-on presentation.
Thursday, June 25th
2:00 pm
Nitsana Lazerus – Puppet Commotion
Puppet Commotion is an assortment of small skits, music, and
songs craftily arranged by Nitsana. This show is creative, humorous, and a
delight for all ages
Thursday, July 9th
2:00 pm
Funco Productions -- Imagination Station
This is a high energy, fast paced variety show containing
music, mime, stories, magic, comedy and puppets.
Thursday, July 16th
2:00 pm
Dotti Enderle, Author
The Fat Stock Stampede at the
Dotti
is a
Thursday,
July 23rd
2:00
pm
Science
Fun
This program will be an afternoon of stories and hands on
activities.
Thursday, July 30th
1:00 pm
REGISTRATION
REQUIRED
Black Light Puppet Workshop
Participants will have the chance to make fluorescent
puppets and perform original stories behind a black light stage.
Special
Events geared for ages 6 -12
Wednesday, June
10th
Sand Art
3:00 pm
Wednesday, June
17th
1:00 pm
Incredible
Characters
Snake Eye Willie
Snake-eyed
Willie has a rootin', tootin' show with Cowboy magic, gun twirling, hat tricks,
rope spinning, and a very funny cow puppet
Wednesday, June
24th
1:00 pm
Don Sanders, Sourdough Cowboy
Lost Years of
Music, song, theater, storytelling and audience participation
are among the ingredients that make up the recipe for the Sourdough Cowboy
Show!
Monday, July 6th
10:00 am
Wild West Show
A dress-up show that invite children to be the stars of the
show!
Monday, July 20th
1:00 and 2:00
Mr.
Clint will bring many different species of non-venomous snakes for the children
to view and touch. His emphasis is on teaching about the environment and how
snakes/reptiles provide their part for the balance of nature. This hands-on show
with snakes will educate as well as entertain.
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Thursday, July 2nd
Craft Fun and Board Games (all ages)
11 – 3 pm
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Princess Tea Party
Wednesday, July 15th
2:00 pm
Stories, snacks and a princess – boa and tierra optional