Ishpeming Carnegie Public Library Summer Reading Program 2017 317 N. Main St. Ishpeming, MI (906) 486-4381 www.uproc.lib.mi.us/ish Calling all readers! Area residents of ALL AGES are invited to join our Summer Reading Program! Read books and earn prizes! Registration begins on Tuesday, June 13th. Registration and all programs are FREE! Summer Reading Kick-Off Party: Family Concert with Corinne Rockow Tuesday, June 13th at 11 AM Join us for an interactive, family friendly concert with folk musician and storyteller, Corinne Rockow at 11 am. Sign up for Summer Reading all day! STEAM: CD Scratch Art Wednesday, June 14th at 2 PM Scratch a design into a painted CD to create a work of art! Computer Deconstruction Thursday, June 15th @ 1 PM Join Jean Montgomery from the Superiorland Library Cooperative to take computers apart and see how they tick! Limited to 10 registrants. Breastfeeding Moms Group Friday, June 16th at 11 am Pregnant and breastfeeding moms and their babies (older siblings, too) are invited to visit to meet other moms, learn about breastfeeding and other parenting topics, and share ideas and stories. Peer counselors are available through the Marquette County Health Department. Saturday, June 17th from 10:30 AM 3:30 PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building. The LEGO Movie (2014, Rated PG) Saturday, June 17th at 2 PM Join us for a movie and popcorn! Junior Civil Engineering Program with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Tuesday, June 20th at 11 AM Join Julie from MDOT as she offers an introduction to their Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) program. This hands-on program is designed to integrate science, math, and social science! Ages 6-10 Civil Engineering Program with Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Tuesday, June 20th at 1 PM Join Julie from MDOT as she offers an introduction to their Transportation and Civil Engineering (TRAC) program geared towards tweens and teens. This hands-on program is designed to integrate science, math, and social science! Ages 10-18 STEAM: Wreck This Journal Wednesday, June 21st at 2 PM Design and create a collaborative journal with wacky and creative prompts to keep!
Teen Book Challenge Thursday, June 22nd @ 1 PM Come to hear about great teen books with a theme of empathy; then take the challenge! Ages 14+ Author Visit: M.L. Liebler with special guests Rev. Robert Jones and Carole Hoste Thursday, June 22nd at 5 PM M.L. Liebler is a 2017 Michigan Notable Book Award Winner, and he is stopping here in Ishpeming! Charlie Palazzola, Rev. Robert Jones, and Carole Hoste will provide live music for the event. Copies of the award-winning books will be made available for purchase and a chance to meet Mr. Liebler and the musicians will follow the event. We will be giving away a Kindle to one lucky audience member! Summer Storytime: Kindness Friday, June 23rd at 11 AM Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! Saturday, June 24th from 10:30 AM 3:30PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building. Junior Aerodynamics and Paper Airplanes Tuesday, June 27th at 11 AM Join Brett from Northern Michigan University s Aviation Maintenance Club as he discusses airplanes and aerodynamics. Use your new skills to build a paper airplane and test it out! Ages 5-10 Aerodynamics and Paper Airplanes Tuesday, June 27th at 1 PM Join Brett from Northern Michigan University s Aviation Maintenance Club as he discusses airplanes and aerodynamics. Use your new skills to build a paper airplane and test it out! Ages 10-18 STEAM: Tile Art Wednesday, June 28th @ 2 PM Create beautiful tiles with sharpies, rubbing alcohol, and your own unique design. Westend Gearbusters Thursday, June 29th @ 1 PM The Westend Gearbusters Robotics Team demonstrates their robot! See it in action and find out more about robotics and our local team. Screening: Before the Flood Thursday, June 29th at 5 PM Join us for a screening of the documentary, Before the Flood. Popcorn will be provided. Ages 16 and up. Parental discretion advised. Summer Storytime: Construction Friday, June 30th at 11 AM Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! Saturday, July 1st at 10:30 AM 3:30 PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building. The library will be closed on July 4th! Happy 4th of July!
STEAM: Modern Canvas Art Wednesday, July 5th @ 2 PM Create your own modern art masterpiece on canvas. Michigan Science Center Thursday, July 6th at 11 AM Join us as the Michigan Science Center s Traveling Science Program presents Going Green. Large scale science demonstrations feature the topics of energy, engineering, sustainability, and more! Summer Storytime: Bubbles! Friday, July 7th at 1 1 AM Join us for stories, song, and crafts! Saturday, July 8th at 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building. The LEGO Batman Movie (2017, Rated PG) Saturday, July 8th at 2 PM Join us for a movie and popcorn! Kids Yoga Tuesday, July 11th at 11 AM Join local yoga instructor, Kristen Carlson for a fun yoga class just for kids! Ages 5-8 STEAM: Bad Art Wednesday, July 12th @ 2 PM Create a monstrosity and have a blast! Dinner and a Movie Wednesday, July 12th at 5 PM We will provide the movie and the popcorn, you provide your dinner! We will be screening the movie Sing Street. Ages 16 and up. Parental discretion is advised. Egg Drop Thursday, July 13th at 1 PM Design a container to protect an egg from a fall...then drop it from our balcony! Tween Book Club Thursday, July 13th @ 5 PM Share your thoughts on Furthermore by Tahereh Mafi at book club! Copies of the book will be available for checkout beginning June 13 at the library. Intended for tweens and their parents, but everyone is welcome. Ages 10-14 Summer Storytime: Birds Friday, July 14th at 11 AM Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! Moms Yoga! Friday, July 14th at 11 AM While your children are enjoying storytime in the Children s Room join local yoga instructor, Kristen in the programming room for a quick 30 minute yoga to help you re-energize! Saturday, July 15th at 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building.
Poetry Reading with Beverly Matherne and Marty Achatz Saturday, July 15th at 1 PM Local poets Beverly Matherne and Marty Achatz will team up for a special poetry reading here at the library. Achatz serves as our current poet laureate and Matherne has performed her poetry all over the globe. Don t miss a chance to see these two talented authors perform their work live! Ages 16 and up recommended. Storyteller: Sandy Maki Tuesday, July 18th at 11AM Local storyteller, Sandy Maki, will offer a storytime experience that centers around being a good citizen to your community. Chair Yoga with Kristen Carlson Wednesday, July 19th at 1 PM Join Kristen Carlson for an active afternoon featuring chair yoga. All skill-levels are welcome. Ages 18 and up Breastfeeding Moms Group Friday, July 21st at 11 am Pregnant and breastfeeding moms and their babies (older siblings, too) are invited to visit to meet other moms, learn about breastfeeding and other parenting topics, and share ideas and stories. Peer counselors are available through the Marquette County Health Department. Saturday, July 22nd at 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM supplies including Legos, K nex, and much more. Try our weekly challenge or use the time for creative/free building. Children s Book Club Saturday, July 22nd at 1:00 PM Join us for a discussion of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse: A New Friend. In this story, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates, and herself, that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snake! Ages 5-10 STEAM: Gnome Homes Wednesday, July 19th at 2 PM Decorate a home for the gnomes in your backyard. Teen Book Talk Thursday, July 20th at 1 PM Share what you ve read this summer and hear about new releases to be excited about! Ages 14+ Yooper Paranormal Thursday, July 20th at 5:30 PM If you ve wondered what it s like to be a paranormal investigator then don t miss this special program. Trish Kautz and Kelly Carlson of Yooper Paranormal will be here to tell us how they investigate the unexplainable. Ages 16 and up Alex Thomas and Friends Puppet Show Tuesday, July 25th at 11 AM Join professional puppeteers for an interactive, fun, and exciting puppet show featuring Muppet-style puppets. Stay for a meet and greet following the show for a chance to meet the characters, take photos, and receive autographs! Adult Book Club Tuesday, July 25th at 2 PM and Wednesday, July 26th at 6 PM All are welcome to attend our Summer Reading Program Adult Book Club. This summer we are reading A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. Please feel free to attend one or both meetings. Ages 18 and up
STEAM: Book Cover Redesign Wednesday, July 26th at 2 PM Redesign and illustrate a book cover for a book you love. Harry Potter Party Thursday, July 27th at 1 to 3 PM Join us for a party celebrating the 10th anniversary of the publication of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! There will be trivia, crafts, games, and more. Summer Storytime: Stars Friday, July 28th at 11 AM Join us for stories, songs, and crafts! Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Building Day! Saturday, July 29th at 11 AM Visit the library for the final day of summer reading programming! Building challenges, games, and snacks! Summer Reading Wrap-Up: Creative Kids! Saturday, July 29th at 2 PM Visit the library for the final day of summer reading programming! Stop in for a creative art class that focuses on process art where art is about the process, not the final product. Ages 2-10 Saturday, July 29th Last day to bring in your completed Summer Reading log for an entry for a prize!
Thank you to our Summer Reading Sponsors! Of Ishpeming IHS Sports Booster Club