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Summer 2013 Edition in PDF Format
What's Inside:
Foodies celebrate success of 2nd annual "Taste of the Town" in Foundation Focus.
Sneaks the Cat digs reading with Summer Reading Club 2013 in Branch Briefs.
BCPL's 19th and largest branch opens in Owings Mills.
Three dimensional printing in a three dimensional world at the Arbutus and Pikesville branches.
Author Evan Balkan visits the Loch Raven branch to discuss Baltimore's walkable hidden treasures.
Celebrate African culture with two special programs provided by the Walmart Foundation at the Randallstown branch.
That Star-Spangled Banner yet waves at the Essex and Perry Hall branches when the War of 1812 is discussed.
Visit Storyville @ Rosedale or Storyville @ Woodlawn, interactive learning centers for children ages birth to 5.
Don't judge a book by its cover - read BCPL's blog for advice on what to check out this summer by visiting www.bcpl.info/between-the-covers.
Favorite books, old and new fiction, nonfiction or mysteries - whatever you prefer - there's bound to be a discussion group available for you to share thoughts and ideas in Programs for Everyone.
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Are You Ready to "Dig Into Reading"?
Are you ready to "Dig Into Reading"? That's the theme for this year's elementary school age and younger Summer Reading Club, and the theme for middle school ages and up is "Beneath the Surface." The overall theme, if you haven't guessed yet, is underground, which encompasses all kinds of ideas such as caves, fossils, hidden treasure, time capsules, gardening, rocks and the subway, just to name a few. Over the summer, BCPL's branches will be offering a wide variety of exciting programs that are theme related: The Fossil Guy and Dig Those Dinosaurs!
Pre-registration is now open and you can sign up online at www.bcpl.info/summerreading or at your local branch. Club materials will be available for pick-up at branches beginning Monday, June 17.
Summer Reading Club is an important part of preventing "summer reading loss," which occurs when students fail to read over the summer resulting in a loss of the reading skills they've acquired over the past school year. Reading just four to five books over the summer months can contribute significantly to the retention of reading abilities necessary to advance in the following academic year.
Here's how it works: Elementary age and younger participants will receive a game board with 16 activities or spaces. Each time they complete four activities or read four books, they can go to their local branch and get a sticker, and then, when they complete all 16 activities, they can choose a completion prize. This year, BCPL has a variety of books for the birth to 5-year-old age range, and the elementary age participants can choose from four fabulous prizes: a pirate-themed beach ball, a monster projection pen, an LED glow wand or a light-up spinning top. For middle school ages, participants read books and fill out raffle slips indicating which of several raffles they would like to enter. There are several raffle prizes available to win, including gift cards from Best Buy, AMC Theaters and Target, an iPod shuffle and other great prizes.
Children who are not yet old enough to read can still participate. The Read-to-Me Summer Reading Club is for ages birth to 5. This will also be the third year of our Goodreads high school and adult program. More information about that program can be found at: www.bcpl.info/goodreads.
Last year, BCPL shattered records with 48,539 participants, and we're hoping to break that record again this year. Are you ready to "Dig Into Reading"? Read books: win prizes! Sign up at your local branch or register online at www.bcpl.info/summerreading.
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"Taste of the Town" a Rousing Success!
At the Perry Hall Branch on Saturday, May 4, more than 300 people had a wonderful time at the 2nd annual "Taste of the Town," an event that benefitted the Foundation for BCPL's early childhood literacy efforts. Guests enjoyed sampling specialties from 19 area restaurants while they listened to the sounds of the New Deal Orchestra. The eclectic silent auction proved to be very popular as well! While we are still tallying the proceeds from this event as of press time, our success wouldn't have been possible without the generous support of our corporate sponsors, restaurant sponsors, silent auction donors and volunteers – we couldn't have done it without each and every one of you!
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Take a Look: Programs for Everyone
Guaranteed to please. Check your branch for dates and times.
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Science in the Summer
This fun, free science education program, sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline and organizations in the Washington Metro Area, helps elementary school children "grow into science." Get kids excited about about studying science with hands-on experiments! Registration required. Please register only if your child can attend ALL of the sessions at a given branch.
Level I classes are for children entering grades 2 to 3
Level II classes are for children entering grades 4 to 6
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All Ages
Magic You Will Dig!
Magician Mike Rose performs impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts and off-the-wall comedy, all themed around things found in the ground. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Loch Raven, North Point, Pikesville, Randallstown, and White Marsh.
I Dig Sign Language
Storyteller Kathy MacMillan celebrates all things underground! Learn basic American Sign Language through interactive storytelling, songs and games. Cockeysville, North Point, Owings Mills, Randallstown, Rosedale, Towson, and Woodlawn.
Dig Into the World of Animals!
This hands-on program provides students with the opportunity to observe, touch and learn about a variety of animals. Students are guided toward the discovery of unique animal characteristics and behaviors.
Arbutus, Catonsville, Hereford, Parkville, Towson, and Woodlawn.
Seeking Treasure
Search for hidden "treasure" found in books in this pirate-themed show that has a fun mix of puppets, balloons and lots of audience participation. Arbutus, Essex, Hereford, Lansdowne, Perry Hall, White Marsh, and Woodlawn.
Escape from the Great Books Mine
A highly interactive show featuring puppets, songs and lots of children's books presented by the very talented Rick Waterhouse. Owings Mills, Pikesville, Randallstown, and Towson.
Musical Journeys to Latin America
Audiences are transported to Latin America to experience the many rhythms and unique instruments from different regions, while learning about the cultures that shaped Latin music: African, European and indigenous. Audiences sing, play instruments and dance salsa to Cataré! Towson and Woodlawn.
Dig Those Dinosaurs
Join storyteller Gary Lloyd, whether a meat-eater or a plant-eater, for some fun dino tales featuring stories, poems, songs and a gift for each child in attendance. Catonsville, Hereford, Lansdowne, North Point, Parkville, Perry Hall, Reisterstown, Rosedale, and Towson.
George, the Fossil Guy
Join us for a fun, informal look at the various kinds of ancient life that can be found in Maryland and the surrounding region — if you know where to look! Cockeysville, Essex, Lansdowne, Owings Mills, Parkville, Pikesville, and Randallstown.
Animals in Children's Literature
Literature enrichment, children learn concepts of how animals behave and should be treated. Arbutus and Randallstown.
Safe and Sound: Dog Safety
Join Ann Gearhart, of the Snyder Foundation for Animals, and her guide dog Spirit as the demonstrate dog safety tips by learning to safely interact with dogs. North Point, Rosedale, and White Marsh.
Babies Ages 0 through 23 Months with Adult
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Babies
Babies enjoy yoga while on their backs, tummies or held in loving arms. Parents learn breathing and relaxation techniques. Pikesville.
Itsy Bitsy Yoga for Toddlers
Crawlers and walkers playfully practice yoga postures while they are standing, sitting up, walking or jumping. Pikesville.
Preschool Children Ages 2 through 5 with Adult
Diggers!: A Ground-Breaking Musical Extravaganza
Children meet rabbits, moles, gophers and other diggers of the animal kingdom as Tracey Eldridge uses creative movement, dramatic play, puppetry, song, and dance to spark imaginations and promote self-expression. Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Essex, Loch Raven, North Point, Pikesville, Randallstown, and White Marsh.
Kalimba Music
Carl Winters introduces you to the African thumb piano known as the kalimba. Enjoy call and response, chant, song, dance, puppets and props to learn the background of this unique instrument. Cockeysville, Sollers Point, and Woodlawn.
"Crafty-Me": Summer Beading Fun
Use your imagination to create an exciting craft project using a variety of colorful beads! Cockeysville, Loch Raven, Rosedale and Towson.
Watch Me Grow
Listen to some gardening stories, then make a pet that sprouts grass hair for you to cut and style. North Point.
Book Clubs
Favorite books, old and new fiction, nonfiction or mysteries – whatever you prefer – there’s bound to be a discussion group available for you to share thoughts and ideas. Check out Arbutus, Catonsville, Cockeysville, Hereford, North Point, Parkville, Perry Hall, Pikesville, Reisterstown, Towson, White Marsh and Woodlawn.
Small Steps
Learn stategies to jumpstart your physical and fiscal health. Dr. Virginia Brown, University of Maryland Extension Education, assists you in identifying achievable goals and developing strategies on how to make them a reality. Bring one or two physical and financial goals to get the most out of this experience. Arbutus.
Project Lightbulb
Join us for a presentation from the nonprofit organization Project Lightbulb, when tips on energy conservation will be given. Essex.
Friends of the Loch Raven Guest Speaker Series
Hear what these four headliners have to say on topics ranging from gardening to scenic Baltimore trails to geological finds: Carrie Engle, Russell Sears, Ira May and Evan Balkan.
Small Business Counseling
Bring your questions to an individual one-hour appointment with an adviser from the Small Business Resource Center. The adviser can assist with business plan develoopment, marketing, loan preparation and minority business enterprise. Appointment times are 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon or 1 p.m. Registration required. Essex, Parkville, Randallstown, Rosedale, and White Marsh.
Ages 11 to 17
For more information on these and other teen programs, go to www.bcpl.info/kids-teens-parents-teachers/teens
Summer Happenings for Teens ages 11 to 17
3D with UMBC
Watch a 3D printer make a piece of jewelry or a household object as UMBC demonstrates the steps of desktop manufacturing. Arbutus and Pikesville.
Gaming
Show your skills on Wii and Xbox 360 games at Lansdowne, Randallstown, Rosedale, Sollers Point.
Crafts
Make a vest, scarf or bracelet out of one of your own T-shirts! Arbutus.
Checkmate!
Join us for a series of chess classes focusing on endgame strategies, opening traps and common checkmating themes. Trophies and lapel pins awarded.
Randallstown.
Show Off
Take the stage at Open Mic at Catonsville or learn the basics of improv at Hereford.
Anime and Manga
Watch anime, meet with other otaku and show off your trivia smarts at Cockeysville. Draw and discuss manga and view new anime releases as well as old favorites at North Point.
Follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/BCPLTeen
Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/bcplteen.
Sign up for text message alerts about teen programs at www.bcpl.info/teens
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Community Celebration at the Owings Mills Branch of Baltimore County Public Library
Saturday, June 22 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
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