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Special Programs Next Weekend:
Saturday, July 17th at 2pm: Learn to Draw with Scott Sutton (Ages 7+)
Kids (and adults) will learn basic drawing tips and techniques from children's book author and illustrator Scott E Sutton. Space is limited, so advance registration is required. Call the library to register.
Sunday, July 18th at 1:30pm: Draw and Paint a Wall Mural (Ages 12+)
Using the mural in the storytime room as a guide, we'll concentrate on the trees and water. Participants will learn about an art method and the library resources available. Although there is not a fee, pre-registration is required. Limited to 10 participants (Adults & teens 12+). Call the library to register.
Other Special Programs This Week:
Saturday, July 10th at 11am: Bilingual Storytime
Tuesday, July 6th at 6:30pm: Fantasy Book Club- Maximum Ride
Saturday, July 17th at 11am: Sign Language Storytime
Saturday, July 17th at 4pm: Conversational English
Summer Reading isn't just for kids. Click here to learn about the Adult Summer Reading Program.
Summer Reading began June 12 and runs through August 14. We have weekly programs and reading incentives for all ages. Check out the kids summer reading page and teen summer reading page for more information about youth programs.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Train Time: 3-5yrs – Fridays at 12:30pm – A free-play time with wooden train sets.
Toddler Travels: 18mos-3yrs – Mondays at 12:00pm – Travel at the library through books and crafts.
Preschool Passport: 3-5yrs – Tuesdays at 5:30pm – Learn about different cultures each week.
Elementary Express: 6-10yrs – Mondays at 4:00pm – Take trips and travels through literature.
Teen Tuesdays: 11-18yrs – Tuesdays 6/15, 7/6, 7/20, 8/3 at 6:30pm – Creative crafts for teens.
Young Adult Book Review: 11-18yrs: June 12th-August 14th – Submit a book review to win a giftcard!
Ongoing Programs
Summer Storytime Schedule
0-18 months – Baby Bookworms: Fridays at 10am
12-24 months – Monkey in the Middle: Mondays at 10:45am
18-36 months – Toddler Storytime: Fridays at 10:45am
3-5 years – Preschool Storytime: Fridays at 11:30am
All ages - Sign Language Storytime: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 11am
All ages - Bilingual Storytime: 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 11am
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The Question of the Week-
Using the library’s reference section or the Texshare Databases, find the answer to this week's question.
The Reconstruction Amendment was ratified after the Civil War; what was the name and date? Name one ground breaking case that sited it.
Send your answer, along with your name and where you found it to: Askalibrarian@wblibrary.org
Wacky Science: Wednesdays at 5pm
July - Polymers
July 14 - Insta-Worms - Come make squiggly worms and learn about polymer strands.
July 21 - Borax Slime - Learn about polymers as we make gooey slime using glue and borax.
July 28 - Oil Spill Clean-Up - In this demonstration, we will learn about the effects of oil spills, and how polymers can be used to clean them up!
Arts and Crafts Wednesdays at 6pm:
Space is limited to 30 participants. Tickets are available at the children's area desk 1 hour before the program.
July 14- Egg Carton Creations
July 21- Shell Critters
July 29- Glittery Minibags
