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F R I E N D S O F T H E R U T H C U L V E R C O M M U N I T Y L I B R A R Y
Summer 2017
Summer School-Age Events at the Ruth Culver Community Library
Mega Mondays! which helps to build a better world! Magician Scott
All programs are free and no registration is re- will present a few "tricks" to building trust, respect and
quired unless noted. All ages welcome unless speci- being more responsible.
fied. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an
adult. Nature's Niche Animal
Reptile Engineering Show
Monday, June 12, 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 24, 1:00 p.m.
Did you know that a gecko's toe pads are being Join Dino and all his live
used in engineering and research to develop im- animals as he shares an
proved adhesives? This program examines a few educational presentation
examples of how traits and characteristics reptiles about animals and their
have developed are inspiring development of new habitats. Lots of hands-on
technologies and research that can ultimately bene- touching of animals!
fit the society we live in. Live reptiles will be pre-
sent! Building Day
Monday, July 31, 1:00 p.m.
Stuntology Come and explore many ways to build and objects to
Monday, June 19, 1:00 p.m. build with! Strawbees, dominoes, ice cream sundaes,
Sam Bartlett brings STUNTOLOGY to the li- giant jenga and more! This event is appropriate for
brary! Stuntology is the art of exploring the myster- children in grades K-5.
ies of the physical world by playing with everyday
objects, and the mastery of pointless techniques to Summer Clubs
amuse yourself and amaze your friends. Sam Chess Club
demonstrates, then it's your turn! 3rd Tuesday of the month, 1:00 p.m.
Meeting dates: June 20, July 18, August 15
Chemistry: Close Encounters of the Chemical Join the new library chess club for kids! The club will
Kind! meet from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday
Monday, June 26, 1:00 of the summer months and is appropriate for school-
p.m. age children and up. Beginner instruction provided by
Prepare to be electrified Jenna McCann. Boards, chess pieces and a snack pro-
by the Science Alliance as vided. Contact Beth at 643-8318 with questions.
they do hands-on experi-
ments with fire, liquid nitro- Lego Building Club
gen, color changes, a mys- 4th Tuesday of the month, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
terious Genie, gooey Gak, Meeting dates: Tuesday, June 27, Tuesday, July 25,
and springy Super- Tuesday, August 22
balls! Recommended for Don't miss the library's Lego Building Club! Drop in to
grades K-5. build with the legos provided. This program is appro-
priate for school-age kids. Kids under 6 must be ac-
Duke Otherwise Concert companied by an adult. Duplos will be available for
Monday, July 10, 1:00 p.m. younger children. Contact Beth with questions.
Duke Otherwise brings his clever lyrics and unique
sounds to the library in this musical performance for Coding Club
children of all ages. Wednesdays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 at 2:00 p.m.
Kids going into grades 4-8 are invited to learn about
Great Scott Magic coding this summer at our new coding club! Each week
Monday, July 17, 1:00 p.m. we will explore a different type of coding. Space is
This show will combine the fun of a magic show with limited; registration opens July 5. Contact Meagan at
a great message about being a better person - 643-8318 for more information.