
Prairie du Sac Library
Summer Reading Program 2009
~ Thursday, June 11 - Registration begins in the library or online
(continues throughout programs)
~ Friday, August 28 - Last day to turn in reading minutes
~ Monday, August 31 - Prize drawing!
All programs are free and no registration is required to attend.
All ages are welcome unless specified.
Programs will be held at Marion Park on the corner of First and Grand Ave.
June 15, 1:00 p.m. |
Pop! A Comedy Noise Explosion Welcome back The Noise Guy (Charlie Williams), all the way from Washington State! |
June 22, 1:00 p.m. |
Drumming We'll do lots of drumming and create a drum to take home. Local teacher Jenna McCann will be our guest. |
June 29, 1:00 p.m. |
Earth, Music...Magic! Bill Kehl will share his instruments from around the world, and kids can try them! |
July 6, 1:00 p.m. |
NO PROGRAM |
July 13, 1:00 p.m. |
Create a Play! The Atwood Players will present an improv play in which the performers act out the scenes from children's stories based on audience input. |
July 20, 1:00 p.m. |
International Folkdance Mark Helpsmeet will show and teach dances from around the world. |
July 27, 1:00 p.m. |
Creative Science and Art! Be creative with paper, goop, and lots of hands-on materials! Completed K-5th grade welcome |
Storytime 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays - Toddlers
Thursdays - All ages
Fridays - All ages
Bouncing Babies
(0-24 months)
Fridays at 8:15 a.m.
Fantastic Fridays
For ages 8 - 11
All programs are free and no registration is required to attend.
August 7, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
National Treasure Hunt Join us for a scavenger hunt inspired by the movie National Treasure. |
August 14, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. |
Make a Movie in an Hour! We'll write, direct, and act in our very own movie then watch it on the big screen! We'll make the movie from 1-2 and screen it from 2-2:30. |
August 21, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
Totally Amazing Tie Dye Bring your socks, shirts, or pillowcases and turn them into colorful masterpieces! |
August 28, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m |
Hannah Montana/Jonas Brothers Party Come celebrate the end of summer with music, dancing, and games! |
Children's Reading Program!
READ...Art, science, comics, fiction, fairies, sports, pirates...summer is the perfect time to get creative in your reading! Sign-up begins the day after school is out. The reading program continues through August 28. Prizes will be handed out as you complete each week's reading requirement of just 20 minutes per day! This program is open to rre-readers through 5th graders! We will also be doing random prize drawings for those who read extra! Stop in for your reading sheets and information or sign-up online!
Artist of the Week
Would you like to have your personal art creation displayed at the Library this summer? Stop in for a blank sheet of paper that you can create your work of art on! We'll hang it in a very special place and reward very special YOU for your artistic talents!
All programs are free and fun for all ages!
Programs will be held at the Prairie du Sac Library
Thursday, June 25, 6:30 p.m. |
Whose Line is it Anyway? Improv games and fun for all |
Thursday, July 30, 6:30 p.m. |
Puppet Extravaganza! We'll play with the library puppets, puppet theatre, and make puppets to take home. |
Thursday, August 27, 6:30 p.m. |
Creative Olympics! We'll compete with silly and fun games, songs, and activities. Of course, there will be prizes and snacks! |
Summer Reading
Register online or at the library beginning June 11
Pick up your reading log at the library or print one online
~ Read 2 hours each week
~ Be eligible to win great prizes!
Adult Events
All programs are free and will be held at the library.
Tuesday, June 9 6:30 p.m. |
Beading Group Bring your own supplies and projects and get tips and ideas from other beaders! The library will have a small supply of tools and beads for beginners. |
Thursday, June 11 6:45 p.m. |
Mystery Book Club: Books by J.A. Jance |
Tuesday, June 30 6:30 p.m. |
Author Jerry Apps Wisconsin author Jerry Apps will speak about his latest books at the Prairie du Sac Village Hall, 335 Galena Street. Sponsored by the Friends of the Prairie du Sac Library. |
| Wednesday, July 1, 6:00 p.m. | Knitting Group All levels welcome; please bring your own needles and yarn. |
Tuesday, July 7 6:45 p.m. |
Mystery Book Club: Mysteries set in Australia |
| Thursday, July 23, 6:30 p.m. | Friends of the Library Meeting Share your ideas and find out how you can support the library. |
| Wednesday, August 5, 6:00 p.m. | Knitting Group All levels welcome; please bring your own needles and yarn. |
Tuesday, August 11 6:30 p.m. |
Beading Group Bring your own supplies and projects and get tips and ideas from other beaders! The library will have a small supply of tools and beads for beginners. |
Thursday, August 13 6:45 p.m. |
Mystery Book Club: Books by P.D. James |
| Wednesday, August 19, 1:00-3:00 p.m. | Nintendo Wii You've seen the teens play, now adults are invited to try out Wii Sports! |
Teen Summer Reading
Register online or at the library beginning June 11
Pick up your reading log at the library or print one online
~ Read 2 hours each week
~ Earn prizes each week (for 6 weeks)
~ Be eligible to win other great prizes, including an MP3 Player, in the end of summer drawing!
~ For every 2 hours you read over 12 hours, enter into a separate drawing for a Barnes & Noble gift card!
Teen Book Blog
Join Teens from libraries across South Central Wisconsin for an online book discussion! Start reading now! Visit the Teen Read '09 blog for a complete list of titles. Contact Meagan at 643-8318 for more information.
Teen Events
For Teens who've completed 6th grade or higher
All programs are free and will be held at the library
Thursday, June 4, 6:30 p.m. |
Teen Advisory Board |
Friday, June 19, 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
Wii Try your luck at Nintendo Wii Sports (baseball, tennis, golf and bowling) and Dance, Dance Revolution! |
Thursday, July 2, 6:30 p.m. |
Teen Advisory Board |
Tuesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. |
Crazy Art Get messy, get crazy, and get creative! We'll have duct tape, shaving cream, and more! |
Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. |
Name That Tune Can you identify a song before you even hear the first words? Use your talent to "Name That Tune" at the library! |
Friday, July 17, 6:00-7:30 p.m. |
Wii Try your luck at Nintendo Wii Sports (baseball, tennis, golf and bowling) and Dance, Dance Revolution! |
Tuesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. |
Tie Dye Bring your socks, shirts, or pillowcases and turn them into a colorful masterpiece! |
Tuesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. |
Twilight Wheel of Fortune Test your knowledge of the Twilight series with Wheel of Fortune with a twist! |
Thursday, August 6, 6:30 p.m. |
Teen Advisory Board |
Friday, August 14, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. |
Wii Try your luck at Nintendo Wii Sports (baseball, tennis, golf and bowling) and Dance, Dance Revolution! |
Friday, August 14 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. |
Library Late Night Registration is required for this program! Enjoy games, snacks, and more after the library closes! |
Tuesday, August 18, 6:30 p.m. |
Project Runway Turn a plain shirt into a unique fashion, and then walk the runway! Please bring a shirt! |
Thursday, September 3 |
Teen Advisory Board |
Thank you to the local businesses and organizations who have made donations to the Summer Library Program!
Walmart Sauk Prairie Kiwanis Sauk Prairie Community Club Blue Spoon Cafe Madison Mallards Piggly Wiggly Great Wolf Lodge Wisconsin Dells Boat Tours/Wisconsin Ducks Riviera Bowl McFarlanes' Milwaukee Public Museum |
Green Acres The Press Box Karate America Consumer's Co-Op Pizza Hut Noah's Ark Ballweg Family of Dealerships Making Waves Hillcrest Dorf Haus Culvers |

