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Contents PROGRAMS All Together Now Programs (All Ages).....................................................4 Summer Library Program.............................................................................5 Children’s Programs (Birth to Rising Grade 6).....................................6–11 Teen Programs (Rising Grades 7 to 12).............................................12–14 Book Clubs.................................................................................................15 Adult Programs...................................................................................16–17 2 We may use photos and videos taken during programs for publicity purposes. If you prefer not to appear in library publicity, please wear a circle sticker provided at programs. THE SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM IS FULLY SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE GRANVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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4 JUNE Summer Kick-Off Monday, June 1 12–2:00 PM, Drop-in Learn about this summer’s library program for kids, teens, and adults. Kids can stop by the Children’s Department to fill a dinosaur sand art bottle (while supplies last). Dino Trivia and Pizza Friday, June 19 5:30–7:00 PM Grade K to Adult Rawr you ready for dinosaur trivia?! Test your dino knowledge at this kids & teens versus adults trivia program. Pizza provided. Registration Required; register each person individually. Must arrive by 5:30 PM; doors lock at 6:00 PM. JULY Growing Up in the Milky Way: The Story of the Earth Planetarium Show with Astrophysicist and Professor Dan Homan Sunday, July 12 2–3:00 PM & 3:15–4:15 PM Rising Grade 3 to Adult The Earth is nearly five billion years old, but our galaxy and the broader universe are far older. What clues do we have about how the Earth formed? What came before? Join Astrophysicist and Professor Dan Homan in Denison’s state-of-the-art Marilyn P. McConnell Planetarium for the story of our planet growing up in the Milky Way. Registration Required; register each person individually. Off site All Together Now These programs are designed to educate, enrich, and engage particpants of all ages; some exceptions to age ranges may apply and are noted in the program description. All Together Now—Everyone is invited!
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Children’s Programs Birth to Rising Grade 6 6 Children’s Programs Programs requiring registration are noted. Programs not requiring registration are first come, first served. Registration opens May 1. JUNE The Floor is Lava Tuesday, June 2 2–3:00 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Avoid burning hot lava in several different obstacle courses. Plant a Garden Thursday, June 4 1:30–2:15 PM All Kids Fill the Children’s patio pots with flowers, then help keep them watered all summer. Tween Scavenger Hunt: LEGO Dino Dash Friday, June 5 6–7:30 PM Rising Grades 6 & 7 It’s a dino egg hunt! Clues hidden in eggs will lead to the location of a LEGO set. Be the first team to assemble your set to win! Only participants will be allowed in the building for this after-hours drop-off program. Registration Required Salt Dough Fossils Tuesday, June 9 3:30–4:15 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Make a lasting impression in salt dough. We’ll provide objects, or you can bring your own small item. Make a Geode Thursday, June 11 3–4:00 PM Rising Grades 4 to 6 Craft an artificial geode and crack open a real one. Pretend & Play: Jurassic Era Friday, June 12 10–11:00 AM, Drop-in Ages 3 to 5 Dinosaur-themed props will be provided to encourage imaginative play. Freddy Fossil’s Dino Show Monday, June 15 2–2:40 PM All Kids Join the legendary paleontologist Freddy Fossil for an interactive
7 Children’s Programs Birth to Rising Grade 6 show blending the marvels of the past with thrilling scientific principles. Dino Play for Toddlers Monday, June 22 10–11:00 AM, Drop-in 19 Months to 3 Years Play with dinosaur-themed toys. Licking County Recycling: Dig In To Decomposition Thursday, June 25 2–2:45 PM Rising Grades 1 to 6 See how things break down to become part of the soil again; learn about how you can compost at home. Cave Painting Friday, June 26 3–4:00 PM, Drop-in Rising Grades K to 3 Create Paleolithic cave paintings in this group art project. JULY Dino Dance Party Tuesday, July 6 10–10:45 AM Toddlers and Preschoolers We’ll make a dinosaur hat, read a book, and dance like dinosaurs. Magician Brett Sears Tuesday, July 7 2–2:45 PM All Kids Comedy and unexpected twists create an unforgettable magic show to amaze and delight. Indoor Snowball Fight Friday, July 10 2–2:45 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Cool off with an indoor snowball fight and a snow cone. Ohio Nature Education: Dinosaurs Among Us Saturday, July 11 2–3:00 PM Rising Grades 2 to 6 Meet live dinosaur descendants. Make a dinosaur mask and custom button, design an animal, and use microscopes to examine bird feathers and snake sheds.
8 Roz Puppets: Dinosaur Pirates Monday, July 13 11–11:40 AM All Kids A treasure chest of music, antics, and audience participation millions of years in the making. Bright Star Touring Theatre: Dino Academy Tuesday, July 14 11–11:45 AM All Kids Realistic dinosaur puppets take you on an educational interactive wildlife encounter. Diamond Painting Thursday, July 16 4–5:00 PM Rising Grades 4 to 6 Complete a Diamond Dotz optical illusion diamond painting kit. Registration Required Tea-Rex Party Friday, July 17 3–3:45 PM Rising Grades K to 3 Join us for treats and games. Dinosaur costumes encouraged. Earth’s Layers Pudding Cups Monday, July 20 11:00–11:45 AM Rising Grades K to 6 Learn about Earth’s layers while creating an edible treat. From Granville to the Core: A Journey Through the Earth Thursday, July 23 1–2:00 PM Rising Grades 4 to 6 Join Dr. Erik Klemetti and Denison Earth & Environmental students for a hands-on look through all the stuff that makes up our home planet. We’ll start in Granville and tunnel through the Earth, ending up in the Indian Ocean on the opposite side of the planet. AUGUST Ready for Kindergarten Party Saturday, August 8 2–3:00 PM, Drop-in Rising Kindergartners Celebrate the momentous milestone of beginning kindergarten with games, crafts, and treats. Children’s Programs Birth to Rising Grade 6
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10 STORYTIMES June 3 through July 23 Our storytimes are designed with consideration for the developmental needs and abilities of each of the baby, toddler, and preschooler groups. Baby Time Wednesdays, 9:30–10:15 AM Birth to 18 Months Bounce rhymes, songs, and stories for babies followed by a play session. Toddler Time Wednesdays, 10:30–10:50 AM 19 Months to 3 Years Movement rhymes and songs plus some short books. Preschool Time Thursdays, 10:30–11:00 AM 3 to 5 Years Rhymes, songs, and longer books. GET MOVING WITH JESS Fridays in June, July, and August 10:30–11:00 AM Jessica Pulley leads a music and movement class to work with children on rhythm and large muscle motor skills. Toddlers June 5, July 3, August 7 Ages 19 Months to 3 Years Preschoolers June 19, July 17, August 21 Ages 3 to 5 Years Recurring Programs for Little Ones
PAWS TO READ WITH BRODIE Thursday, June 18 | 1–2:00 PM Saturday, June 27 | 4–5:00 PM Friday, July 10 | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM Sunday, July 19 | 1–2:00 PM Wednesday, August 5 | 4–5:00 PM Sunday, August 23 | 1–2:00 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Practice reading aloud to Brodie the book-loving therapy dog. Sign-up is on a first-come, first-served basis. NTOFS (NEVER TOO OLD FOR STORIES) June 3–July 22 Wednesdays | 2:30–3:00 PM Rising Grades K to 6 Stories with special appeal for school-aged kids. TWEEN DUNGEONS & DRAGONS June 3–July 22 Wednesdays | 5–7:00 PM Rising Grades 5 & 6 Explore dungeons, battle monsters, and unravel fantastic stories—all guided by a Dungeon Master. No experience or materials required. Registration Required; you must register for each session you wish to attend. The “Build Your Character” session is on June 3. Teens in Rising Grades 7–12 can join us on Mondays for Teen Dungeons & Dragons! Details on page 14. Recurring Programs for Older Kids 11
12 JUNE Teen Paint and Sip Thursday, June 4 6–8:00 PM Enjoy a relaxing evening of paintby-numbers and cool down with a glass of lemonade. Tween Scavenger Hunt: LEGO Dino Dash Friday, June 5 6–7:30 PM Rising Grades 6 & 7 It’s a dino egg hunt! Clues hidden in eggs will lead to the location of a LEGO set. Be the first team to assemble your set to win! Only participants will be allowed in the building for this after-hours drop-off program. Teen Book BINGO Thursday, June 18 6:30–7:30 PM Play BINGO and win a book! Everyone will walk away with one new title to add to their collection. Minecraft Dino Safari with Arrayscape Gaming Wednesday, June 24 5–6:30 PM Embark on a dinosaur safari around the volcano, searching for three hidden keys to unlock cave entrances and discover larger fossils. Observe dinosaurs in their natural habitats, and let your imagination run wild as you build your own dinosaur. Craft detailed habitats for your prehistoric friends! Bring your own device; some device limitations apply. Register for event to make sure your device is compatible. Teen Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for teens in Rising Grades 7–12, require registration, and will be held in the Library Community Room. Registration opens May 1. Teen Programs Rising Grades 7 to 12
13 Ceramic Workshop for Teens: Turtle Planters with Markgraf Clayworks Thursday, June 25 6:30–8:30 PM We will be using a slab technique to create fun and whimsical turtle planters. We’ll add textures using stamps, texture rolling pins, and natural objects to the body (or shell). Projects will be picked up from the library when the firing processes are completed. JULY Crochet-a-Long: Dinosaur Tuesday, July 7 6–8:00 PM You provide the size 4mm/G crochet hook; we’ll provide the rest! Previous crochet experience required. Deserted Island Escape Room Thursday, July 23 6–7:30 PM Your ship sank during a violent storm and you’ve washed up on a deserted island with nothing but debris from the wreck. Somewhere on this island is a way to escape. Solve the puzzles to escape the island! Puzzle Race Friday, July 24 6–7:30 PM The last piece of the puzzle to wrap up a fun summer library program? A puzzle race! Teams race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first. Form a team of 3–6 people. Only one person needs to register for the entire team. Team members must arrive by 6:00 PM. Teen Programs Grades Rising 7 to 12 Adults are welcome to attend these programs.
Teen Action Group (T.A.G.) June 9, July 14, August 11 Tuesdays | 5:30–6:30 PM Monthly meeting of Teen Action Group (T.A.G.) members. Interested in joining the library’s teen volunteer group? Drop by the library to pick up an application. Teen Dungeons & Dragons June 1–July 20 Mondays | 6–8:00 PM Join us for a journey into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, the legendary tabletop role-playing game where imagination leads the way! No experience or materials needed. Registration Required; you must register for each session you wish to attend. The “Build Your Character” session is on June 1. Manga Book Club June 1–July 20 Mondays | 4–5:00 PM Community Engagement Office, Lower Level Read and discuss manga classics and enjoy international snacks. Copies of the books are available at the Circulation Desk. Recurring Programs for Teens Registration is required for these programs for teens in Rising Grades 7–12. 14 Magus of the Library by Mitsu Izumi June 29: Volume 1 July 6: Volume 2 July 13: Volume 3 July 20: Volume 4 Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa June 1: Volume 1 June 8: Volume 2 June 15: Volume 3 June 22: Volume 4
Silent Book Club June 7 & July 12 Sundays |5:15–7:00 PM Front Reading Room Adults Join a community of readers for Silent Book Club! At this after-hours program, there’s no assigned reading... it’s BYOBook. Registration Required 15 Adult Book Clubs Granville Public Library Book Club 6:30–7:30 | Adults All are welcome to Granville Public Library’s monthly book club! Copies of each month’s books are available at the Circulation Desk. Registration Required Thursday, June 11 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid Thursday, July 9 There There by Tommy Orange Thursday, August 13 True Biz by Sara Novic
16 Adult Programs Unless otherwise noted, all programs are for adults, require registration, and will be held in the Library Community Room. Registration opens May 1. JUNE The Reporting Project and the Future of Local News with Jack Shuler and Julia Lerner Wednesday, June 3 7–8:00 PM The Reporting Project is a nonprofit news outlet based at Denison University on a mission to tell the important and interesting stories about people and places in and around Licking County. Jack Shuler is a professor and chair of the Journalism program at Denison University. Julia Lerner is managing editor of The Reporting Project and teaches in Denison’s Journalism program. Classic Film Screening: Mr. Smith Goes to Washington Sunday, June 7 2:30–4:30 PM Celebrate America’s 250 with a viewing of this 1939 classic starring Jimmy Stewart and Jean Arthur. Popcorn provided. Infinite Earths! How Comics and Logic Map the Multiverse with Sam Cowling Tuesday, June 16 7–8:00 PM Stories with alternate timelines abound in films and TV. This talk explores parts of these parallel histories and the challenges that arise when we start to tell stories that cross the multiverse. Sam Cowling is Professor of Philosophy at Denison University, and the author of Abstract Entities and Philosophy of Comics. As a philosopher, he has written about the existence of possible worlds, the meaning of speech balloons, and the relationship between truth and simplicity. A product of the Canadian west coast, he is now an avid enthusiast of Ohio’s rich comics history. Adult Programs Teens are welcome to attend these programs.
17 Ceramic Workshop for Adults: Herb Planters with Markgraf Clayworks Tuesday, June 23 6:30–8:30 PM Make a planter using a slab construction technique. We will roll out slabs of clay and add textures by pressing fresh herbs like sage and rosemary into the clay. Projects will be picked up from the library when the firing processes are completed. JULY Crochet-a-Long: Dinosaur Tuesday, July 7 6–8:00 PM Crochet a cute dinosaur! You provide the size 4mm/G crochet hook; we’ll provide the rest! Previous crochet experience required. Adult Board Games & Pizza Friday, July 10 6:30–8:00 PM Play board games after hours on the library’s second floor. Enjoy pizza and have fun! Doors open at 6:20 PM; Attendees must arrive by 6:30 PM for this afterhours program. Puzzle Race Friday, July 24 6–7:30 PM The last piece of the puzzle to wrap up a fun summer library program? A puzzle race! Teams race to complete a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle first. Form a team of 3–6 people. Only one person needs to register for the entire team. Team members must arrive by 6:00 PM. Adult Programs
18 18 Design Software Start your project using computers with a variety of design software. Large-Format Printer Print up to 24-inches wide. Cricut Create custom paper cards, vinyl decals, stickers, and more. Sublimation Printer Print designs to transfer to t-shirts, totes, mugs, etc. Heat Press Transfer heat transfer vinyl and sublimation prints. Button Maker Three sizes are available. Sewing Machine Sew or embroider. Laminator Laminate letter-sized items. 3D Printer (PLA) Print items with PLA plastic. SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS O
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