Make A Splash And Read With Library Summer Reading Programs In Century, Atmore, Jay

June 8, 2010

Three North Escambia area libraries are inviting children to “Make A Splash” and enjoy reading with summer reading programs.  Fun, free programs will be held at the Century, Jay and Atmore libraries. Schedules are listed for each.

The Century Branch Library invites children to celebrate with summer library programs each Tuesday at noon, beginning June 8.

  • June 8 – Liang, Olympian Acrobat
  • June 15 – Dr. Zap, fun and wacky
  • June 22 – John Jaramillo, storyteller and dancer
  • June 29 – David Stephens, puppetry
  • July 6, Ross Mudge, sing patriotic songs
  • July 13, Beau Broomall, magician

For more information, contact the Century Branch Library at (850) 256-6217.

The Atmore Public Library, will celebrate summer reading with six weeks of fun and reading. All programs listed below will be at 10 a.m., except for June 11 which is divided into three time slots.

  • June 11 – Southern Pine presents an environmental program with lizards, frogs, and turtles. This program is divided into three time slots: 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00. Please call for a free pass.
  • June 18 – Turtle Point visits with their creatures.
  • June 25 – Pirate Day
  • July 1 – Balloon Artist Day
  • July 9: Awards Day

For more information, call the Atmore Public Library at (251)  368-5234.

The Jay Library will present their “Make a Splash – Read” summer programs each Monday (except July 5) beginning June 14 and continuing through July 19 at 11 a.m. for 3-5 years old that are able to attend without a caregiver and at 1 p.m. for students who have completed K-5th grade.

  • June 14 -  Pirate Pals for preschoolers;  A Pirates Life For Me for K-5
  • June 21 -  Squeaky Clean  for preschoolers; Geddy the Gecko Walks on Water for K-5
  • June 28 – Under the Sea for preschoolers; Shark Tales for K-5
  • July 5 – Library closed for Independence Day
  • July 12 – Surf’s Up for preschoolers; Island Luau for K-5
  • July 19 – Rainy Days and Muddy Mischief for preschoolers;  The Little Mermaid performed by Jacksonville State Unversity’s Children’s Theater for K-5

For more information, contact the Jay Library at (850) 575-6293.

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Written by William Reynolds · Filed Under Features, News