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PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY KIDS (*Registration required for craft programs) Thursday, June 23rd—1:00—2:00 pm: Michigan Wetlands Critters The Outdoor Discovery Center will explain the life history and habitat of such animals as toads, frogs, salamanders, fish, leeches, dragonflies, damselflies and more. (for grades 1 to 4) Tuesday, June 28th—1:00 to 2:00 pm: Indoor Olympics Play the backwards race, egg-athlon-relay, foam plate discus throw, aluminum foil shot put and more. (for grades 1 to 4) Thursday, June 30th—1:00 to 3:00 pm: Stop-Animation Program * Every student will build their own stop-motion puppet and bring it to life using the art of stop-motion animation. Each participant will get a free DVD of all their work. (for grades 6 and up) Tuesday, July 5th—6:30—7:30 pm: Chalk Art Contest Create a real or fictional sports figure or logo. Winning designs will receive a prize. Chalk and drinks are provided. (a family program) Tuesday, July 12th—7:00 to 8:00 pm: Maciek the Magician See awarding winning Maciek perform astounding magical tricks. (a family program) Tuesday, July 19th—6:00 to 7:45 pm: Hawaiian Luau/Hula Program * We will make a Hawaiian lei and play hula hoop games. Kim from the Pacific Island Dancers will teach us the hula and a few Hawaiian words. Snacks are provided. (for grades 2 to 5) Wednesday, July 27th –10:30—11:15 am: Flying Aces at Hughes Park (rain place: Early Learning Center) This program is informative and humorous but you’ll also be amazed by the athletic skills displayed by the Frisbee performers. The show ends with an audience participation contest where teams of two compete for autographed Flying Aces Frisbees. (a family program) Elementary Program (cont.) Yoga for kids! A yoga class led by instructor, Andrea Keeley, will be offered Monday evenings from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, June 20th to July 18th (no class July 4th). This class is for students 1st to 5th grades. Classes explore yoga poses, breathing exercises, and games to develop patience and relaxation techniques. This is a walk-in, free program. Wednesdays, June 22nd to July 20th, 11:15 am to noon, we will have a building challenge with Legos. If you are in 2nd to 6th grade, bring a gallon size ziplock baggie of your own Legos. A theme will be announced and you will have 30 to 40 minutes to build. Two prizes are given: one for best builder and one by raffle. Come on over and build!!! PRESCHOOL ACTIVITIES MOVE TO THE MUSIC Tuesday June 21st to July 19th, 10:30 to 11:00 am. Ellie Mazor (Ali Bendert is on maternity leave), will lead this walk-in class in music tempo and movement for children ages 2-5. Parents are asked to stay and dance along. Wednesdays, June 22nd to July 20th 10:30 to 11:00 am. This is a walk-in story time for kids 3 1/2 to 5 years old. We will read, sing, and “dance”. (Parents feel free to stay with your child or browse in the library.) Project Kidsight sponsored by the Lions Club: Friday, July 22nd 10:00 am—2:00 pm. Come to the library to have your child, 1-6, take a 3 second test to detect potential vision disorders. (free, just walk-in) On Your Mark, Get Set, Read!: Summer Reading Club 2016 Dates to Remember: June 13th—Sign up Begins. Hudsonville Library cardholders register for free. There is a $10.00 fee for all others. (last date for sign-up, July 22nd) July 30th—Reading Club Ends. Last day for raffles. August 6th—Last day to drop off charts and get prizes. PROGRAMS FOR TEENS (registration required for all programs) Thursday, June 30th—1:00 to 3:00 pm: Stop Animation Every participant will build their own stop- motion puppet and bring it to life using the art of stop-motion animation. Each student will get a free DVD of their work. Thursday, July 14th—1:00—2:15 pm. Paper Clip Jewelry We will make some fun jewelry using duct tape and paper clips. Come and use your imagination to create something unique. Thursday, August 4th—6:45—8:00 pm Gaming Join members of the West Michigan Tabletop Gamers to learn one of three fun games: Ticket to Ride, Splendor or Takenoko .
