Summer Reading Club
The Waukegan Public Library is “going to the dogs” this summer with our summer reading club for kids. There will be dogs at programs, dogs to read to, dog walks and dogs to win (stuffed animals). Begins June 15.
Paws to Read
Tuesdays, June 16, June 30, July 14 & July 28 at 11 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 24, July 8 & July 22 at 6:30 p.m.
For children in grades 1-5
Studies show that children’s ability to read improves when
they read out loud…and improves even more when they read to
a dog—that is very accepting! Space is limited so please register
in advance for your 15 minute time slot by calling the Children’s
Department at 847-623-2041 ext. 280. Dogs provided by Rainbow
Animal Assisted Therapy, Inc., a not-for-profit organization.
Police Dogs at the Library
Tuesday, June 16 at 7 p.m.
Registration limited to first 40 people: call 847-623-2041 x 234 Learn more about the four-legged partners that help our Police Department. Find out what it takes for a dog to become a member of the K-9 unit, and see them at work. Presented by the Waukegan Police Department.
Robin's Dog Stars: Dog Trick Show
Wednesday, July 8 at 7 p.m.
Registration limited to first 40 people: call 847-623-2041 x 234 Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Watch these amazing dogs in action and try it at home with your dog! Presented by Robin’s Dog Stars.
Dog Safety
Wednesday, August 12 at 7 p.m. It is so important to teach children how to properly interact with “man’s best friend.” Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy will be lead this program with a therapy dog. This is a great program for young children who have not interacted with, or are scared of dogs.
SUMMER MOVIES
Hotel for Dogs (PG)
Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m.
Bedtime Stories (PG)
Saturday, July 11 at 2 p.m.
Madagascar 2: Escape 2 Africa (G)
Saturday, Auguust 8 at 2 p.m.
FREE EARLY LEARNING CENTER SUMMER CAMPS
Come to the Waukegan Public Library to attend the ELC Learning Camps. The camps are geared towards children ages 3-5 years old and will take place Monday-Friday from 11-11:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and eat it at the craft table after the program.
Pretend Play Camp: June 8-12 & July 20-24 Also on Monday, July 20 6:30-7 pm
Children will enjoy demonstrating their imagination and creativity at the Pretend Play Camp. During this week, children will have fun in trying on different career and ethnic costumes and working with a variety of hands-on career kits. Children will also have an opportunity to create a number of pretend play crafts using an assortment of craft materials.
Nature Camp: June 15-19 & July 27-31 Als on Monday, July 27 6:30-7 pm
Animal Coverings-Children will discover why animals have fur or why birds have feathers. They will be able to touch and examine a selection of animal fur and feathers.
Messy Art Camp: June 22-26 & August 3-7 Als on Monday, August 3 6:30-7 pm
Throughout this week of Messy Art Camp, the children will create their own masterpieces with a variety of art materials, such as felt, macaroni, yarn, and foam. Children will also have chance to produce works of art outside in the courtyard using sidewalk chalk.
Math and Science Camp: June 29-July 3 & August 10-14 Als on Monday, August 10 6:30-7 pm
Children will explore a mixture of math and science concepts, such as patterning, sorting, counting, and number recognition. They will have a chance to test objects and see if they sink or float, can be picked up with a magnet or be moved by using a stream of air.
Music Camp: July 6-10 & August 17-21 Als on Monday, August 17 6:30-7 pm
Children will learn about different kinds of music and will explore different musical instruments. They will have an opportunity to create their own instruments with an assortment of every day materials.
OTHER SUMMER PROGRAMS
Saturday Drop-In Craft Time Children and their families will be able to create colorful and fun summer crafts. Recommended for all ages. Join us in the ELC!
RM 4 U
Open all summer Monday – Thursday, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
For kids in grades 5-8 RM 4 U is a place for kids to hang out, study, play video games and watch movies. The RM 4 U now has a Wii!!
July is Medieval Month – Hazzah! Monday – Book Talk
Tuesday – Snack Day/Food 4 U
Wednesday – Active Game Day – prizes awarded
Thursday – Craft Day
Friday – Book Talk
Model Trains Thursday June 25 (9 a.m.-9 p.m.)
Friday, June 26 (9 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
Saturday, June 27 (9 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
July - United Way Kindergarten Camp
Tuesday, July 18 and 25, 2009-2-3:30 p.m.
Please sign up for this program in the children’s department. This program is limited to 20 families. This program is for children ages 3, 4, and 5 and their caregiver. Children will work on basic skills such as letter recognition and counting.
ELC Storytimes
Babies and Books Thursdays 9:30-9:50 am
Parents/Caregivers and their infant ages 6 months to 23 months
Two-Year old Storytime Tuesdays 9:30-9:50 am
Parents/Caregivers and their two year old child
Story Camp Monday-Thursday 10:00 - 10:45 am, Wednesdays 6:30-7:15 p.m., and Saturdays 2-2:45 pm
Parents/Caregivers and children ages 3-5
Spanish Story Camp Thursdays 6:30-7:15 pm and Sundays 3-3:45 pm
Parents/Caregivers and their children
Family Learning Time
Mondays & Tuesdays 6:30-7:00 pm
Parents/caregivers and ages 3-5
Favorite Stories Mondays 6:00 - 6:20 pm and Wednesdays 1:30 - 2:00 pm
Parents/caregivers and children ages 3-5
Hotel for Dogs (PG)
Come to the Waukegan Public Library to attend the ELC Learning Camps. The camps are geared towards children ages 3-5 years old and will take place Monday-Friday from 11-11:30 a.m. Children are encouraged to bring a sack lunch and eat it at the craft table after the program.
