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SUMMER READING CLUB 2010

READING ROCKS!

This free club promotes recreational reading throughout the Summer break and encourages kids and their families to feel comfortable using libraries and library resources. Studies show that regular reading over the Summer helps kids to maintain or even improve their reading skills. Help your child be ready for school in the Fall by encouraging them to read every day or almost every day. Summer Reading Club and Mission Library can make it fun and interesting!

Sign up starts at Mission Library on Friday, June 25th!

Registered school-aged children will receive a package which includes:

• A bookmark
• Stickers
• A reading log
• Entry forms for all our contests

Registered preschool-aged children will receive a package which includes:

• A reading log
• Entry forms for our Colouring Contest, Name the Mascot Contest and Guessing Contest

Summer Reading Club is also online! Check out the website at http://www.kidssrc.ca
Come on down to the library for contests, weekly book draws, prizes and fun programs, too!
 

All programs are free and registration is required.

Important Dates:

Registration starts: Friday, June 25th
School-aged programs are on July 6th, 7th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and August 5th, 12th, 19th
Preschool-aged programs are on July 22nd, 29th, and August 5th, 12th
Final Draws: Thursday, August 26th

Programs:

Family Storytimes
Join us for some great summer stories and songs!
Thursdays, July 22nd, 29th, and August 5th, 12th
10 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Ages 2-6 years

Will Stroet
Join us as we kick off this year’s Summer Reading Club program, Reading Rocks!, in style with a high energy and interactive Reading Rocks! concert in English and French about reading, animals, sports and active living!
Tuesday, July 6th
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 2-12 years

The World of Pets
Mike, from the Purple Seahorse Pet Store, is coming to Mission Library! Meet a variety of different pets and learn all about them!
Wednesday, July 7th
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 5-12 years

Discover the Stars
The Okanagan Science Centre’s STARLAB is a portable, inflatable planetarium dome. The STARLAB creates a dark, cloudless sky ~ a realistic representation of the night sky. Learn about the wonders of the night sky and explore deep space.

Note: There are 2 different times for this program. The same program is offered each time. Please register for one time only!
Thursday, July 15th
10:15 a.m. – 11 a.m., OR 11:15 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12 years

Kiki the Eco Elf
Going green with Kiki the Eco Elf has never been so much fun! Using stories, music, rhymes, theatre, colourful costumes, games, and hilarious puppet skits, Kiki will teach and inspire children about the environment and the differences kids can make.
Thursday, July 22nd
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Ages 5-12 years

Digging Up Rocks, Gems and Minerals
Join us as we learn all about the different rocks, gems and minerals that are found throughout the Okanagan Valley and British Columbia.
Thursday, July 29th
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12 years

Reading Rocks ~ Rhythm & Music
Join us for a musical adventure! Learn to play different instruments and create some music! Reading Rocks!
Thursday, August 5th
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12 years

Art Adventures
Bring your creative side to Mission Library and join Dawn Emerson for a fun morning creating an art project!
Thursday, August 12th
11 a.m. – 12 noon
Ages 5-12 years

Surviving the Wilderness
Love the outdoors? Want to learn more about how to survive in the wilderness? Join us and learn all about surviving in the great outdoors!
Thursday, August 19th
10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Ages 5-12 years

Babytime, Toddlertime and Preschool Storytime programs will resume at Mission Library in the Fall!

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Teen Reading Club

The Teen Reading Club is a website for Canadian teens who love to read. You can introduce people to the books you’ve read, post reviews, share your writing, and discuss your favourite (and least favourite) reads with teens and librarians. http://www.teenrc.ca

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Gordon Drive bridge over Mission Creek is closed!

But it’s still easy to get to Mission Branch! From Tuesday, June 1st, Gordon Drive will be closed between Lexington and Cook Road for the reconstruction of Gordon Drive bridge and widening of the roadway to four lanes. Gordon Drive is expected to re-open on Friday, September 10th, 2010.

Detours will be marked along the route and traffic personnel will be on site directing motorists. Alternate routes include Dehart to Swamp Road and Lexington to Lakeshore road. A temporary traffic signal will be at Lakeshore and Lexington. Motorists are encouraged to plan their commute as delays are expected. Visit www.kelowna.ca/roadreport for the most up-to-date road closures and road construction.