Four Area Libraries Holding Summer Reading Programs For Kids

June 6, 2011

Four North Escambia area libraries are inviting children to enjoy reading with summer reading programs.  The free events will be held at the Century, Jay, Flomaton and Atmore libraries. Schedules are listed below for each.

Century Branch Library

In addition to the programs below, story time is at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays

June 7 Noon
Skip Cain Magic Guy
Magician Skip Cain wows you with his mix of comedy, awesome magic tricks and audience interaction.

June 14 Noon
Kathleen Gibson Music
Kathleen is an award winning family entertainer, song writer, author, producer and recording artist. She shares her underlying and uplifting message that each person has a special gift that no one else in the world ever had. “YOU can find your gift, and use it to make a difference in the world.”

June 21 Noon
Walkabout Puppets
Australian puppeteer Bob Parsons performs a variety of shows using marionettes. It’s sure to please children of all ages.

June 28 Noon
Pat Nease Stories
Witty and wicked stories from storyteller Pat Neese.

July 12 Noon
Beau Broomall Magic Show
Beau Broomall will show off his special magical talents.

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

Jay Library

In addition to the programs for K-5 below, story time is at 11 a.m. for preschoolers.

June 13 1 p.m.
Storyteller Pat Neese
Witty, wiley and wicked stories from the wide, wide world.

June 20 1 p.m.
Magician Beau Broomall
Magic from around the world

June 27 1 p.m.
Musician Melinda Mills
Have a world of fun through music and dance

July 11 1 p.m.
Native American Stories

July 18 1 p.m.
Storyville
Jacksonville State University Children’s Theater

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

Flomaton Library

Around the World with the Flomaton Public Library Summer Reading Program will be held each Thursday, June 30-August 4 from 10-11 a.m.

For more information, contact the Flomaton Library at (251) 296-3552.

Atmore Library

The Summer Reading Program at the Atmore Public Library will be held each Friday through June 24 from 10-11 a.m. for ages 4-12. For more information, call the Atmore Public Library at (251)  368-5234.

Pictured top: Children enjoy a Summer Reading Program at the Century Branch Library last year. NorthEscambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.

Comments

2 Responses to “Four Area Libraries Holding Summer Reading Programs For Kids”

  1. William on June 6th, 2011 8:34 am

    >>>the storytime at the Atmore library…is it for certain age groups?

    “for ages 4-12″

  2. grandmother on June 6th, 2011 8:27 am

    the storytime at the Atmore library…is it for certain age groups?

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