Summer is Open Book for Kids in Library Club

By The Sacramento Bee, Calif.

Jun. 1–”Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!” is the theme of the Sacramento Public Library’s 2006 Kids’ Summer Reading Club.

Children can join the club from June 12-Aug. 12 at their library branch.

The club will present animal-themed programs featuring storytellers, magicians, puppeteers, clowns, animals experts and other performers from around the region.

When children sign up, they will receive a reading folder to track their reading achievements throughout the summer, a special door hanger and a bookmark with a list of their library branch’s summer reading club programs.

After logging 20 hours or 40 books of summer reading time, participants will receive a book and book bag.

Scheduled programs include:

Courtland Library, 170 Primasing Ave., Courtland:

— 3 p.m. Thursday: “Charlotte’s Web” with Cuz’n Philburt and Wilburt the potbellied pig.

— 10 a.m. July 19: “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!” with singer and guitarist Anna Moo.

Elk Grove Library, 8962 Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove:

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. June 14: “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!” with library staff.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. June 21: “African-Caribbean Dance and Drumming” with Fenix Drum & Dance Company.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. June 28: “It’s a Reptile Party” with the Reptile People.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. July 5: “Amazing Animal Trivia.”

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. July 12: “Jonathon the Magician and his Magic Birds” with Jonathon Lopez.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. July 19: “Peter and the Wolf” with the Fratello Marionettes.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. July 26: “Critter Song Singalong” with musician Bonnie Lockhart.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 2: “Three-Dimensional Stories” with Mrs. McGregor and Friends.

— 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Aug. 9: “Animals From Around the World” with Julie Allen of Nature’s Critters.

Franklin Community Library, 10055 Franklin High Road, Elk Grove:

— 3 p.m. June 15: “The Magic of Summer Reading” with Bosco the magician.

— 3 p.m. June 22: “Wings in the Night: A Celebration of Bats” with Patricia Winters.

— 3 p.m. June 29: “Origami” with ArtWorks.

— 3 p.m. July 13: “The Amazing Bubble Show” with Rebecca Nile, the Bubble Lady.

— 3 p.m. July 20: “Where the Wild Critters Live” with Julie Allen.

— 3 p.m. July 27: “Magic!” with Dan Chan the Magic Man.

— 3 p.m. Aug. 3: “Itty Bitty Variety Show” with the Caterpillar Puppets.

— 3 p.m. Aug. 10: “Magic Tree House Party.”

Galt-Marian O. Lawrence Library, 1000 Caroline Ave., Galt:

— 6:30 p.m. June 13: “Paws, Claws and Jaws: A Martha the Dog Reading Adventure.”

— 6:30 p.m. June 20: “It’s Fun at the Zoo!” with musician Oklin Bloodworth.

— 6:30 p.m. June 27: “Ventriloquism” with Steve Chaney and his pal Cornelius Crowe.

— 6:30 p.m. July 11: “Storytelling and Music” with storyteller Angela James and friends.

— 6:30 p.m. July 18: Python Ron’s “Reptile Kingdom.”

— 6:30 p.m. July 25: “Peter and the Wolf” with the Fratello Marionettes.

— 6:30 p.m. Aug. 1: “It’s a Wild, Wild Life” with the Zoomobile from the Sacramento Zoo.

— 6:30 p.m. Aug. 8: “Magic!” with Dan Chan the Magic Man.

Isleton Library, 412 Union St., Isleton:

— 1 p.m. June 15: “Suitcase for Survival” with Wildlife Companions.

— 3 p.m. June 22: “Fire and Ice” with Mad Science.

— 3 p.m. June 29: “Creatures & Critters: Clever Monkeys, Bossy Birds & Furry Friends” with the Story Quilters.

— 3 p.m. July 6: “Jonathon the Magician and His Magic Birds” with Jonathon Lopez.

— 3 p.m. July 13: “Critter Song Singalong” with Bonnie Lockhart.

— 3 p.m. July 20: “The Enchanted Forest” with magician Forrest Barnes.

— 3 p.m. July 27: “It’s Fun at the Zoo!” with musician Oklin Bloodworth.

— 3 p.m. Aug. 3: “It’s a Wild, Wild Life” with the Zoomobile from the Sacramento Zoo.

— 3 p.m. Aug. 10: “End of Summer Reading Club Party.”

Walnut Grove Library, 14177 Market St., Walnut Grove:

— 2:58 p.m. June 21: “Tale of a Tail and Other Stories” with bilingual storyteller Olga Loya.

— 2:58 p.m. June 28: “Animal Stories and Songs.”

— 2:58 p.m. July 5: “Where the Wild Critters Live” with Julie Allen of Nature’s Critters.

— 2:58 p.m. July 12: “Waldo the Bird in Living Color” with magician Ed Middleton.

— 2:58 p.m. July 19: “Paws, Claws, Scales and Tales!” with singer and guitarist Anna Moo.

— 2:58 p.m. July 26:” Itty Bitty Variety Show” with the Caterpillar Puppets.

— 2:58 p.m. Aug. 2: “Storytelling and Music” with Angela James and Friends.

— 2:58 p.m. Aug. 9: “Daring to Dream” with the Activated Storytellers.

— 2:58 p.m. Aug. 16: “It’s a Wild, Wild Life” with the Zoomobile from the Sacramento Zoo.

The Friends of the Sacramento Public Library and branch Friends of the Sacramento Public Library support many of these programs.

For details, view www.saclibrary.org or call (916) 264-2920.

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