Summer Reading Program 2018

Teen Iron Chef Wednesday, June 20, 3 PM @ Main Branch

Thursday, June 21, 10:30 AM @ Norway City Hall

Friday, June 22, 3 PM @ Main Branch Inspired by the TV shows Iron Chef & Chopped, teens will

compete to create delicious dessert dioramas incorporating a secret

ingredient. Grades 4-12. Registration Required.

Sponsored by: Tim & Mary Endelman (Main)

Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club (Norway)

Bergonzi String Quartet Thursday, June 21, 2 PM @ Main Branch

The Bergonzi String Quartet returns to present an instrumental

concert for children & families. Refreshments will follow. All Ages.

Refreshments provided by:

Friends of the Dickinson County Library

Makey Makey Music for Adults Thursday, June 21, 6 PM @ Main Branch

Young adults and adults are invited to relax and play with Makey

Makey kits, creating simple circuits with a variety of conductive

objects to make your own music! Grades 9-12 & Adults.

Saturday Games Day Saturday, June 23, 10 AM-1 PM @ Main & Solomonson Branches

Enjoy the library’s collection of games or bring your own! All Ages.

Steve Lindholm Monday, June 25, 6 PM @ North Dickinson School

Tuesday, June 26, 6 PM @ Main Branch Kids of all ages are invited to dance, hop, and giggle to stories told

through song with Steve Lindholm! As an award-winning musician,

Steve shares his talents nationwide and is ready to bring humor,

imagination, and songs for all to enjoy at these performances!

All Ages. Sponsored by: David & Elsa Brule

Whirligig Warbles Thursday, June 14, 1 PM

@ North Dickinson Branch Thursday, June 14, 6 PM @ Main Branch

Saturday, June 16, 11 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Invite birdsong to your yard! This intergenerational program invites

children accompanied by an adult to craft and decorate whirligigs

& wind-spinners using a variety of crafting materials! Gr. K & Up.

Sponsored by: Hahner Law Offices

Summer Reading Kick-Off: Tom Pease Monday, June 18, 10 AM @ Main Branch

Monday, June 18, 1 PM @ Norway City Hall

Tom has been entertaining children for years with his

energetic, participatory songs, and has become a beloved

addition to our Summer Reading program. Tom’s

performances celebrate the power of music to bring us all

together! All Ages. Sponsored by: Dr. Dale & Lucy Shampo

Registration Day T-Shirt Craft Monday, June 11, 11 AM-1 PM @ All Branches

Bring Your Own T-shirt to decorate with stencils and fabric

markers, to match our musical Summer Reading theme! All Ages. Sponsored by: Norway Eyecare

Soundz of Time featuring Jan & Gino Tuesday, June 12, 6 PM @ Solomonson Branch Courtyard

High energy entertainment duo Jan and Gino will feature fun

musical hits at this family friendly show. Bring your lawn chairs for

the courtyard! Ice cream will be provided by the Friends of the

Dickinson County Library! All Ages.

Sponsored by: Norway Pharmacy

LIBRARIES ROCK!

Miniature Maestros: Sing-A-Long Stories

Monday, June 11, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch Tuesday, June 12, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch

Thursday, June 14, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Miniature Maestros will enjoy stories inspired by our favorite songs

and nursery rhymes! Our summer storytimes include stories, singing,

rhymes, and crafts, in addition to demonstrating good early literacy

practices! Ages 0-5. Sponsored by: Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo

Book Clubs Visit www.dcl-lib.org for each month’s

book selections and reading guides!

A Novel Bunch Wednesdays, 2 PM

@ Solomonson Branch

Page by Page Tuesdays, 6 PM

@ Main Branch

June 26

July 24

August 28

June 13

July 11

August 8

Patrons of all ages are invited to join the Summer Reading Program, with or without a library card! Register at your local branch or visit our website at www.dcl-lib.org. Registration begins June 11!

After registering at home or on a library computer, pick up your Summer Reading Booklet and

registration prize at the circulation desk. Registration prizes are sponsored by the Slajus Family.

Reading minutes must be submitted by 5 PM on Saturday, July 28 to qualify for prize drawings.

All Summer Reading programs are open to everyone and completely free of charge!

Family Games Night Thursday, July 12, 6-7:30 PM @ Main Branch

Enjoy the library’s collection of games or bring your own! All Ages.

Makey Makey Music Monday, July 16, 10 AM @ Main Branch

Monday, July 16, 1 PM @ Solomonson Branch Thursday, July 19, 1 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

Explore the endless possibilities of playing music using Makey

Makey kits & Scratch projects! Try out a banana piano or foil drums,

and improvise your own conductive instruments! Grades K-12.

Sponsored by: U.P. State Credit Union

David Stokes Wednesday, July 18, 1 PM @ Norway City Hall Wednesday, July 18, 6 PM @ Main Branch

This family performance will feature live animals, music, humorous

storytelling, and animal artifacts to delight and astound! All Ages. Sponsored by: David & Elsa Brule

Music Trivia for Adults Thursday, July 19, 6:30 PM @ Main Branch

Compete with other attendees to test your knowledge of musical

genres and decades during this fun trivia night! Adults Only. Sponsored by: Hahner Law Offices

Saturday Games Day Saturday, July 21, 10 AM-1 PM @ Main & Solomonson Branches

Enjoy the library’s collection of games or bring your own! All Ages.

Miniature Maestros: Storytime UnPlugged Monday, July 23, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch

Tuesday, July 24, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch Thursday, July 26, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Miniature Maestros will enjoy a program full of songs, rhymes, and

activities that don’t require special music or equipment! Our summer

storytimes include stories, singing, rhymes, and crafts, in addition to

demonstrating good early literacy practices! Ages 0-5. Sponsored by: Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo

Don’t Skip the Beat with Shelton Span Wednesday, July 25, 6 PM @ Main Branch

Thursday, July 26, 1 PM @ Solomonson Branch

Learn about drums and sound at this interactive kids program

featuring local musician Shelton Span! Grades K-5.

Sponsored by: Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law

Miniature Maestros: Barnyard Rock Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch

Thursday, July 28, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch Miniature Maestros will dance, wiggle, and move to some Barnyard

Tunes! Our summer storytimes include stories, singing, and rhymes, in

addition to demonstrating good early literacy practices! Ages 0-5. Sponsored by: Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo

Acoustic Rhythms with Troy Graham Performance: Tuesday, June 26, 1:30 PM @ Main Branch

Workshop: Tuesday, June 26, 3 PM @ Main Branch Troy Graham is an entertaining poet and musician who will be

performing and engaging us in wonderful musical discussions during

our workshop! Bring your instruments and ideas to share!

Performance: All Ages.

Workshop: Grades 6-12 & Adults. Registration Required.

Sponsored by: Drs. Michael and Maria Occhietti

Beginner’s Music Showcase Thursday, June 28, 2 PM @ Main Branch

Local musician and teacher Irisa Wallner will present this program,

showcasing stringed instruments and introducing attendees to basic

music theory. Questions and curiosity are invited! Gr. 9-12 & Adults.

Sponsored by: Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law

Rock Out at the Library Monday, July 2, 11 AM-1 PM @ All Branches

We’re taking Libraries Rock literally! Bring your family to

the library to crack a geode together. Stop by any time during the

program, and visit us all week for fun coloring sheets! All Ages.

Miniature Maestros: Musical Motion Monday, July 9, 10:30 AM @ North Dickinson Branch

Tuesday, July 10, 10:30 AM @ Main Branch Thursday, July 12, 10:30 AM @ Solomonson Branch

Miniature Maestros will march and dance at this fun storytime full of

motion! This storytime features singing, rhymes, motion, and a craft,

in addition to demonstrating good early literacy practices!

Ages 0-5. Sponsored by: Dr. Dale and Lucy Shampo

Rainbow Reflections Monday, July 9, 6 PM @ Solomonson Branch

Saturday, June 14, 10 AM @ Main Branch This intergenerational program invites children accompanied by an

adult to experiment with patterns and reflections using CDs in several

fun craft projects! Gr. K & Up.

Sponsored by: Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club (Norway)

Iron Mountain-Kingsford Women’s Club (Main)

The Spoon Man: Music from the Kitchen Performance: Tuesday, July 10, 1 PM @ Norway City Hall

Workshop: Tuesday, July 10, 6:30 PM @ Main Branch The Spoon Man’s comical music performance will invite kids of all

ages to laugh and sing along. Tweens, teens, and adults can learn to

play the spoons at our Music from the Kitchen workshop! Performance: All Ages. Sponsored by: Dr. Daniel & Christine McMahon

Workshop: Grades 6-12 & Adults. Registration Required.

Workshop Sponsored by: Hahner Law Offices

Music in the Courtyard: The Yadros Wednesday, July 11, 6 PM @ Main Branch

We’re hosting summer evening concerts in our courtyard! Join us this

month for the musical stylings of Margie & Ron Yadro. All Ages. Sponsored by: The Slajus Family

Wednesday, July 4: All Branches of the library

will be CLOSED for the Fourth of July holiday.

ALL SUMMER READING MINUTES MUST BE SUBMITTED BY 5 PM, SATURDAY, JULY 28.

Music in the Courtyard: Ivy Vicious and the Evil Tones Thursday, August 2, 6 PM @ Main Branch

We’re hosting summer evening concerts in our courtyard! Join us for

the musical stylings of Ivy Vicious and the Evil Tones. All Ages. Sponsored by: The Slajus Family

End of Summer Reading Parties

Children and young adults of all ages will celebrate the end of

Summer Reading with a final bash at the library! Pick up your awards

and prizes for Summer Reading accomplishments and enjoy crafts,

games, and activities! Preschool through Grade 12.

Sponsored by: Friends of the Dickinson County Library

Tuesday, August 7, 3-5 PM @ Main Branch

Starting at 3 PM, Corinne Rockow will help us rock the end of

summer with a creative and energetic musical performance. After

the show, join library staff to make DIY musical instruments!

Tuesday, August 7, 6-8 PM @ Solomonson Branch

Starting at 6 PM, Corinne Rockow will help us rock the end of

summer with her creative and energetic performance in the courtyard.

After the show, join library staff to make DIY musical instruments!

Thursday, August 9, 1 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

Join library staff to make DIY musical instruments and celebrate

completing Summer Reading!

The Ten Book Club—Preschool through Grade 12. Read 10

books and receive a reward! Plus, your name will be added to the

“Wall of Fame”! For young adults (grades 6-12), books over 350

pages count as 2 books. For younger kids, books over 125 pages

count as 2 books! Track your progress in your booklet or online

through Wandoo Reader and turn in the 10 Book Club page or

coupon from your Summer Reading booklet to receive your prize! Sponsored by: U.P. State Credit Union

Weekly Library Lotto Drawing—Preschool through Grade 12,

Fridays throughout Summer Reading. Enter the drawing each time

you check out a book—one entry per library visit, please. Winners

will choose a book to keep! Sponsored by: Hahner Law Offices

This year, there will be drawings for several grand prizes

for each age group. Be sure to enter your minutes: log

minutes for five or more weeks of summer reading to be

entered in the prize drawing for your age group!

Preschool: Children Ages 0-5

Elementary: Children in Grades K-5

Young Adult: Tweens & Teens in Grades 6-12

Adult: Ages 18 & Over

Prizes Sponsored by: David & Elsa Brule

Movie Musicals: Meet Me in St. Louis Thursday, August 9, 5 PM @ Main Branch

Join us to watch and discuss a classic movie musical! In this film, set

just before the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair, four sisters are learning

about love and finding their way in the world. Grades 9-12 & Adults. Sponsored by: Friends of the Dickinson County Library

Saturday Games Day Saturday, August 11, 10 AM-1 PM @ Main & Solomonson Branches

Enjoy the library’s collection of games or bring your own! All Ages.

End of Summer Reading for Adults: Soundz of Time featuring Jan & Gino

Wednesday, August 15, 6 PM @ Main Branch

We’re hosting a summer evening concert in the courtyard, to celebrate

the end of Adult Summer Reading! High energy entertainment duo

Jan and Gino will feature fun musical hits at this family friendly

show. Ice cream will be available, courtesy of the Friends of the

Library! All Ages. Sponsored by: The Drug Store

Music Masquerade Tuesday, August 21, 10 AM @ Main Branch

Tuesday, August 21, 1 PM @ North Dickinson Branch

Kids and young adults are invited to a masquerade! Decorate masks

and enjoy classical and operatic music. Grades 3-12.

Sponsored by: Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law

Music in the Courtyard: Crystal Hogan

Thursday, August 23, 6 PM @ Main Branch

We’re hosting summer evening concerts in our courtyard! Join us this

month for the musical stylings of Crystal Hogan. All Ages. Sponsored by: The Slajus Family

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT The Dickinson County Library gratefully acknowledges the

following individuals, businesses and organizations for contributing incentives and/or money to the Summer Reading program. When

you visit these businesses or see these individuals, please thank them for supporting the Dickinson County Library!

Brian Brouillette, Attorney at Law

David & Elsa Brule

Drs. Michael & Maria Occhietti

Dr. Dale & Lucy Shampo

Dr. Daniel & Christine McMahon

The Drug Store

City of Norway

Friends of the Dickinson County Library

Hahner Law Offices

Iron Mountain—Kingsford Women’s Club

Norway Eyecare

Norway Pharmacy

Papa Murphy’s

Pine Mountain Music Festival

The Slajus Family

Tim & Mary Endelman

U.P. State Credit Union

Vulcan-Norway-Loretto Lions Club

Summer Reading Program 2018

LIBRARIES ROCK!

Main Library 774-1218 Solomonson Branch 563-8617 North Dickinson Branch 542-7230

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