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The summer reading program is proudly sponsored by the Douglas County Friends and Foundation. Thank you to the Friends!

The Douglas County Library wishes to extend its thanks to the Douglas County Library Friends and Foundation for their generous support of the summer reading program.

Friday movies All movies Start at 2:00

June 14 Sherlock Gnomes

(PG, 86 min.)

June 21The House with a Clock in its Walls

(PG, 104 min.)

June 28Beauty and the Beast

(Live) (PG, 129 min.)

July 12Scooby-Doo and the

Gourmet Ghost (Not rated, 72 min.)

July 19Smallfoot (PG, 96 min.)

July 26The LEGO movie 2

(PG, 107 min.)

Programming GuidE

June 10 - August 2, 2019

SHOWTIME

Wednesday, August 21 at 1:00PM: LEGO® Bricks Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: Learn to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle in a fun way with LEGO® Bricks! REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins August 1. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 6 and older.

Wednesday, June 12 at 1:00PM: LEGO® Bricks Amazing Animals: One of the wonderful parts about childhood is discovering all the AMAZING animals that live on this awesome planet. We will learn about animals and their habitat through building models of cool creatures with LEGO® Bricks, while learning about what makes these animals special and unique. (Sponsored by Bricks 4 Kidz.) REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins May 28. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 6 and older.

Thursday, June 13 at 1:00PM: Pallet Board Painting—Join Backyard Creations to create a fun sign to hang in your bedroom! Registration is required as space is limited. Must visit the library and select a design. Phone registration not accepted. Registration begins May 28 for this event. Ages 3-17.

Friday, June 14 at 2:00PM: Sherlock Gnomes (PG, 86 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Wednesday, June 19 at 1:00PM: Friendship bracelets—This event will focus on creating one simple friendship bracelet. All materials will be precut and provided.

Thursday, June 20 at 10:30AM: Magician Matt Dunn will be performing. Ages 4 and older recommended.

Friday, June 21 at 2:00PM: The House with a Clock in its Walls (PG, 104 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Monday, June 24 at 1:00PM: Comedy juggling duo In Capable Hands will be performing with flying pizzas, juggled canned meat, pink flamingos, vanishing bananas, impaled potatoes, and music played by pounding their heads. Ages 4 and older recommended.

Schedule of Events

Thursday, June 27 at 10:30AM: Multi-talented physical comic Kenny Ahern combines juggling feats and theatrics – without speaking! – in an interactive performance for all ages. Ahern creates a hilarious escapade with spectacular artistry and heartwarming charm.

This program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Friday, June 28 at 2:00PM: Beauty and the Beast (Live version) (PG, 129 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Monday, July 1 at 10:30AM: Dog Man Fun—have some fun with Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man characters with crafts and games. Ages 7 and older.

Thursday, July 4: The Library is closed. Happy Independence Day!

Wednesday, July 10 at 1:00PM Button making! Spend some time designing your own buttons to give as gifts or keep for yourself. For kids and teens ages 6-17.

Thursday, July 11 at 11:00AM: The Big Fun Show with Dave Walbridge will be visiting the library! This show is a comedy juggling, magic, modern vaudeville, one-man circus event. Recommended for ages 4 and older. This

program is sponsored by Douglas County Library and Viking Library System. This project was funded in part or in whole with monies from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Friday, July 12 at 2:00PM: Scooby-Doo and the Gourmet Ghost (Not Rated, 72 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Wednesday, July 17 at 10:30AM: The Minnesota Zoomobile is visiting with some animal friends. Ages 4 and older recommended.

Thursday, July 18 at 2:00PM: Nail Polish Gems—Create sparkly, colorful gems that can be used as decorations or magnets. For kids ages 8—17.

Friday, July 19 at 2:00PM: Smallfoot (PG, 96 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Wednesday, July 24: Paper Plate Roller Coasters—come prepared to cut, glue, and think creatively to create your own roller coaster out of paper plates. Test it out with marbles to see how it works! For ages 7 and older.

Thursday, July 25 at 11:00AM: The Bazillions, a kid-friendly rock-and-roll band, will entertain with fun music! This program is perfect for all ages, even young kids.

Friday, July 26 at 2:00PM: The LEGO Movie 2 (PG, 107 min.) Popcorn provided. Covered drinks allowed.

Monday, July 29 at 10:30AM: Star Wars painting with Art Bar 39. Registration is required as space is limited. Registration begins July 1. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 5 and older welcome.

Wednesday, July 31 at 1:00PM: LEGO® Bricks Pirate’s Quest: Shiver me timbers as we explore the popular culture behind the life of a pirate. Build a motorized pirate ship as we batten down the hatches and prepare for mutiny. Protect the hands on deck as we build a catapult. Beware me mateys, if it is too late, you must abandon ship and build a rowboat to escape!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED as space is limited. Registration begins July 1. Please call 320-762-3013. Ages 6 and older.

Thursday, August 1 at 2:00PM: Get creative and design your own Pokéballs. Make an original or make your favorite character. For ages 6 and older.

Every week this summer, a new Summer Reading Game Board will be available at the children’s desk. Complete these game boards for a chance to earn a free book. The game

boards are for children entering kindergarten and older.

Dogman and Caterpillar are on the loose!

Fictional friends are loose in the library! Every week of summer reading, Dog Man and Caterpillar will be hiding in the library. If you

find them, visit the children’s desk and tell the librarian where you saw the mischief makers

in the library. Correct answers win a small prize! Check back every week to try to find

them in a new hiding spot. (Caterpillar will be hidden for kids 5 and under. Dog Man will be

hidden for kids ages 6 and up.)

AUGUST

For children 0-5, pick up a Toddler Reading Log at the children’s desk and complete this to win

a free board book for your child.

Summer

Reading

Game

Ages 7 and older.

JUNE

JULY