Goodbye for now...

That's a wrap on summer programs! Thanks to all 370 children who participated in the TD Summer Reading Club and thanks to those who attended programs. We had a blast meeting all of you, getting to know you and learning new things together. We said let's GO and you followed which we greatly appreciate.

Thanks again and good luck back at school,
Jacqueline and Maggie (Summer Program Coordinators)

Alice in Wonderland

You'll be mad as a hatter to miss this one!

SPL presents ALICE IN WONDERLAND!
 
TODAY!  Wednesday, August 21 @ 6:30pm in the SPL Auditorium.  The cost is $2, which includes a snack and a drink.  This movie is rated pg.

See you tonight!

Did you participate in the Perth County Amazing Race?

If you earned all of your stamps on your Amazing Race card by travelling to all of the participating libraries within Perth County, please return your card back to your home library!
When you return your finished card, include your name and contact information so that you have a chance to win a great prize! Time is running out so keep travelling!

Radio Rocks!

TODAY! @ 10:30-11:30
For the Love of Arts is meeting at the CJCS/107.7 radio station for a tour and an opportunity to speak to radio personnel.
Don't miss out!  ** MEET AT 376 ROMEO STREET SOUTH. **
This program has a recommended donation of $3, and it's going to rock!  See you there :)

SPL presents... Alice in Wonderland

Did you know that SPL has a great projector, giant screen, and curtains to black out the windows and doors?  

Come and join us on AUGUST 21 @ 6:30pm for a showing of ALICE IN WONDERLAND! Admission is $2/person and includes drinks and snack. 

You'd be mad as a hatter to miss this one!

Attention all parents!

On Tuesday, August 13 during our GO! TD Summer Reading Club Drop In, we will be experimenting with different food as we travel around the world. Unfortunately, we CANNOT guarantee that our program will be nut free. However, we do have other options to accommodate everyone. Hope to see you then!

Radio Rocks!

On Thursday, AUGUST 15 (10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12) - CJCS/107 MIX FM will welcome our "For the Love of Arts" program group on a tour of their building located at 376 Romeo Street South. Children will also have the chance to speak to local radio personnel!

** PLEASE MEET AT THE RADIO STATION **

This drop in program has a recommended donation of $3.00 per person.  We will be accepting 30 children maximum -- First come, first serve!

EMAIL to register: summerread@pcin.on.ca

Art Studio

Come out to our SPL Art Studio on Tuesdays (Primary, ages 5-8 @ 1:00-2:00) (Junior, ages 9-12 @ 2:00-3:00). 

This is one of our most popular programs – so you’re sure to see some of your friends, and even make some new ones! 

Our next theme, on August 13 is candle design.  Sound like something you’d like?  Come on out!!

Congratulations and thank you!

Congratulations to Sydney Taylor and Lily Bleck who are the winners of two admission day passes to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto! These prizes were generously donated by the Beacon Herald for children who participate in the TD Summer Reading Club Go!

Stay tuned for one final summer draw and keep reading!  

Thursday... SPL Presents... DRAMA-RAMA!

Friend of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Terrie Wilks, will be running a drama workshop about PIRATES in the SPL Auditorium (Thursday 10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12) which will also include a display of actual festival costumes!

This drop in program has a recommended donation of $3.00 per person. We will be accepting registration for 30 children maximum per week. First come, first serve!

summerread@pcin.on.ca OR 519-271-0220

 

Beat the Heat

PLEASE NOTE:

Our usual program of Beat the Heat on Mondays at the lions pool from 1:30-2:00 will be cancelled due to the holiday.  

See you on August 12!

Each child that attends the program will receive a ticket for a free swim at 2:00 that day!  Stay cool and see you then :)

Whale of a Tale

On Monday nights from 6:30-7:15 in the SPL Auditorium, ages 0-6 and families can come in for a bedtime story.  Wear your PJs and bring a stuffed toy friend if you want, and enjoy some stories, songs, and a craft!

Next week is a holiday, but we’ll see you on August 12, when the theme will be… Creepy Crawlies!

AAArrrrr… ONE WEEK FROM TODAY…

SPL presents… Drama-rama!

Friend of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Terrie Wilks, will be running a drama workshop on PIRATES in the SPL Auditorium (Thursday 10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12) which will also include a display of actual festival costumes!

This drop in program has a recommended donation of $3.00 per person. We will be accepting registration for 30 children maximum per week. First come, first serve!

summerread@pcin.on.ca OR 519-271-0220

SPL Welcomes... Beacon Herald photographer Scott Wishart

For the Love of Arts... PICTURE PERFECT!
(Thursdays 10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12)

On August 1, meet photographer, Scott Wishart, from the Beacon Herald, in the SPL Auditorium to learn about photography and then head to Shakespeare Gardens (weather permitting) to take some pictures. BYO camera!

This drop in program has a recommended donation of $3.00 per person. We will be accepting registration for 30 children maximum per week. Spots are filling up!  First come, first serve!

summerread@pcin.on.ca OR 519-271-0220

 

 

TONIGHT: The Places You'll Go!

Join us at "The Places You'll Go!" on Tuesday, July 30 @ the Stratford Rotary Complex

Doors open at 6:00pm, with speakers at 7:00pm.

Guest Speaker: John Melady, author of several books about Canadian Astronauts! 
MC space enthusiast and 107.7 radio host Ethan Rabidoux.

All ages welcome!  This is a FREE event!

Thank you to St. Ambrose Summer Literacy Program for the lovely letter! We enjoyed meeting you all and making some very fun crafts with you :)

Let's get creative!

So many kids are enjoying SPL’s Art Studio this summer!  It’s one of our most popular programs!  This week’s theme is “Clay Creations” and we have a lot in store for you! 

Primary (ages 5-8) 1:00-2:00 in the SPL Auditorium

Junior (ages 9-12) 2:00-3:00 in the SPL Auditorium

Recommended donation: $2.00

Lions, Tigers and Bears...OH MY!

Does listening to stories in your pajamas with your favourite stuffed animal sound fun?! If so, bring your 0-6 year old to our “Whale of a Tale” bedtime program on Monday from 6:30-7:15 in the SPL Auditorium. The theme is “On a Safari”. Hope to see you there!

Swimming... Swimming... In the swimming pool...

Looking to cool down on hot summer days?  

Join SPL for our “Beat the Heat” program on Mondays at 1:30-2:00 for stories and songs beside the Lions Pool.  

All children who attend the program will receive a FREE ticket for a swim.  

(Please note: Parents pay regular fee, Lions pool regulations apply, children under 10 require supervision.)

Undercover Puppet

Are you a puppet master?  Let’s learn!  We’ll help you make your own puppet and teach you some nifty tricks with… UNDERCOVER PUPPET! 

Join us in our “For the Love of Arts” program, Thursdays from 10:30-11:30 in the SPL Auditorium for ages 8-12.  Recommended donation is $3.00.

SPL Presents... Stuart Little!

Wednesday is Book-to-Movie night…

The Little family adopt a charming young mouse named Stuart, but the family cat wants rid of him.  Come and watch, STUART LITTLE!

The movie starts at 6:30pm in the SPL Auditorium.  This movie is rated PG, and the running time is 84 minutes.

Hope to see you there!  Cost: $2 (includes popcorn or chips and juice)

TD Summer Reading Club

Are you registered for the TD Summer Reading Club?  

We already have over 330 kids registered!  If not, stop by any time on the lower floor of the library and register – its free and easy!  Receive a passport to record the books that you read, get stickers to unlock rewards online, and earn draw tickets to win great prizes. 

Join us for Go! Bon Voyage!  The TD Summer Reading Club drop-in program on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 or Fridays from 2:00-3:00.  It’s FREE for ages 3-12.

ATTENTION SPL PATRONS

Tonight's Star Gazing event at the Stratford Perth Museum, 4275 Huron Road, has been postponed due to the weather! We will try to run the event again tomorrow night, July 20 at 9:00 p.m. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Getting crafty with seeds!

SPL Art Studio’s theme for next week is “Seed Art”.  Come out to see what amazing ideas and creations that we have in store for you.  It’ll be seed-erific!  Suggested donation is $2.

Primary Art Studio – Tuesdays from 1:00pm-2:00pm (ages 5-8)

Junior Art Studio – Tuesdays from 2:00pm-3:00pm (ages 9-12)

(Please note: we cannot guarantee that this program will be nut free)

Special Events in "For the Love of Arts"

“For the Love of Arts” (Thursday 10:30-11:30 for ages 8-12) is having special guests/trips in the upcoming weeks that require registration!

August 1 - Photographer, Scott Wishart, from the Beacon Herald will be joining us in the SPL Auditorium to teach the kids about photography and then they will head over to Shakespeare Gardens (weather permitting) to take some pictures. BYO camera!
August 8 - Friend of the Stratford Shakespearean Festival, Terrie Wilks, will be running a drama workshop in the SPL Auditorium which may also include a display of festival costumes!
August 15 - CJCS/107 MIX FM will welcome our group on a tour of their building located at 376 Romeo Street South. Children will also have the chance to speak to local radio personnel!

This drop in program has a recommended donation of $3.00 per person.  If you would like to register your child, please email immediately with your child's name and we will respond with a confirmation! We will be accepting 30 children maximum per week. First come, first serve!

EMAIL: summerread@pcin.on.ca

The Places You'll Go!

Calling all space enthusiasts... Enter SPL's out of this world space-themed contest!

Prizes will be awarded for:

• Poster (no larger than 8.5x11)
• 3D sculptures (to display on table)
• Essay (up to 500 words)
• Poem (up to 16 lines)

Entries will be accepted at SPL until July 26.

Join us at "The Places You'll Go!" on Tuesday, July 30 @ the Stratford Rotary Complex.

Doors open at 6:00pm, with speakers at 7:00pm.
Guest Speaker: John Melady, author of several books about Canadian Astronauts!  MC space enthusiast and 107.7 radio host Ethan Rabidoux.

All ages welcome!

Sunny days, hot weather

Need a reason to cool off in the pool? On Monday, stop by the Lions Pool at 1:30 for a story time! Afterwards, the kids are welcome to enjoy a free 2:00 swim as a thank you for joining SPL. Relax, take your shoes off and jump right in!

We love... Clowning Around!

Have you been to our "For the Love of Arts" program yet? 
It's soooooo much fun!

Next week, we're being clowns!  Never been a clown?  Don't worry!
Everyone will paint their faces, and learn the special tricks to be a great clown.  Feel free to wear a costume if you have one, or bring any special props for the occasion if you choose.

Thursday, July 18 @ 10:30-11:30 (ages 8-12)

Did you love SLIME?

OOEY GOOEY SLIIIIIME!

Thanks to everyone that came out today to make slime!

If you want to make it again, here is the recipe:
1/2 cup white glue mixed with 1/2 cup water (add food colouring if you want).  In another bowl, mix 1/2 cup water and 1 tbsp borax and stir.  Mix them together and you have slime!

Tales Under the Tent

Need something to do tomorrow?
Tales under the Tent (1:00-1:30) for ages 6-12 and families-- Stories and activities related to the play on the stage at the Festival Theater that afternoon.  Look for the tent between the Discovery Centre and Upper Queen's Park.  Tomorrow is Fiddler on the Roof!

SPL's Art Studio

We had an amazing time in both Art Studio Primary and Art Studio Junior yesterday.  It was our finger painting extravaganza, and we worked with pudding, tempera paint, milk, shaving cream, and much more! 

Make sure to come out next week, when we are making OOEY GOOEY SLIME!!

Primary Art Studio - Thursdays from 1:00-2:00
Junior Art Studio - Thursdays from 2:00-3:00
*Recommended donation: $2

Want to try the Milk Art at home?
Pour 2% milk (or higher fat content) onto a paper plate.
Drop a few drops of food colouring into the milk.
Pour a few drops of dish soap onto your finger.
Draw in the milk and watch it turn into a kaleidoscope!

Rain Rain Go Away

What a way to start your summer vacation with all of this rain!
Registration is roaring because the library is the perfect place to visit on a day like today.
Enjoy your long weekend and we hope to see you next week as our summer programs take off! :)

School's out for Summer!

Join us at SPL on Tuesday from 10:30-11:30 for the TD Summer Reading Club drop-in.  We have some great books, songs, games and crafts planned for this week - so make sure you come on in!
If you haven't registered, don't worry - you can do it at the club!

Also on Tuesday we have the SPL Art Studio.  Come and experience the Finger Paint Extravaganza!  Primary Art Studio (ages 5-8) is from 1:00-2:00 and Junior Art Studio (ages 9-12) is from 2:00-3:00.  Just wait to see what we're up to!

See you there!

Le-Go Adventures

Do you love LEGO?

Come join Brandon, SPL's very own Lego expert for some amazing builds.  Brandon will inspire and amaze - bringing books, samples, and many great ideas.   You may bring your own Lego, but there will also be some provided.  Get ready for a creative construction adventure!

July 3, 17, 31 and August 14 from 6:30-7:30

Have You Registered Yet!?

SPL has over 100 kids ages 3-12 signed up for the TD Summer Reading Club!

Want to join?  It's easy!  Registration takes only a few minutes, and can be done in the lower floor of The Stratford Public Library.  Receive a passport to track reading and get stickers that unlock online rewards, a preschool/school-aged activity booklet when you register!  We have lots of amazing summer programs going on.

Go!  Get into SPL!

Whale of a Tale

Come and join us tonight for Whale of a Tale (ages 0-6), Mondays from 6:30-7:15.  Tonight's theme is... Summer!
Wear your PJs and bring a fuzzy friend for family story time. This is a great way to get in a bedtime story and a craft!
See you there!

Let's Go!

Are you ready to travel to different libraries throughout Perth County?

The Amazing Race Perth County begins on July 2. You can pick up your race card at any library and your goal is to receive stamps from all 5 libraries in Perth County (Stratford, St. Marys, Milverton, Mitchell and Listowel). Each library has a great challenge planned for you to complete which will earn you a stamp on your card. When your card is complete, enter it into a draw for amazing prizes.

Amazing race cards will be ready for pick up shortly!

Ready, Set.....GO!    

Get Your Erick Traplin Tickets Now!

Erick Traplin will launch off this summer’s TD Summer Reading Club with his fun-filled children’s concert - JULY 5

Erick’s shows appeal to kids of all ages and is sure to be the hit of your child’s summer!  He sings, plays guitar and harmonica and uses digital technology to enhance his accompaniment. Erick also brings a tub full of fun and surprises for all!

FREE for children registered in the TD-SRC, all others $3.00/person.  Advance tickets are recommended.

Book Buddies!

Keep literacy alive this summer with this amazing and FREE program at The Stratford Public Library!

Kids 5-12 can sign up for 30 minute time slots to work one-on-one with a trained SPL volunteer on Thursdays from 2:00-4:00.  Book Buddies is available in both English and French to help children maintain and improve their reading throughout the summer.

Register at SPL or by emailing summerread@pcin.on.ca

Meet this year’s TD Summer Reading club artist, Matt James!

Matt is a noted painter, illustrator and musician, who lives in Toronto, Ontario. He has illustrated the picture books Yellow Moon, Apple Moon by Pamela Porter, I Know Here by Laurel Croza and most recently Northwest Passage by Stan Rogers. He is currently working with Laurel on the pictures for the sequel to I Know Here.

The books that Matt has illustrated have won many awards, including the New Mexico Book Award, the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award and the Marilyn Baillie Picture Book Award.

To learn more about Matt James, click HERE

Registration Starts Today!

Come on out to The Stratford Public Library to register for the FREE TD Summer Reading Club!
Register to receive an activity booklet and passport.

Update your passport all summer and get special stickers to unlock rewards.  Visit www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca to use your sticker codes.

Join us each week at our club on Tuesdays or Fridays!
Your reading adventures begin when you register. We will take you to amazing places with fun stories, crafts and games.

Explore our blog to read about all of out other amazing programs running this summer!

Registration is only a few days away...

Don't forget that registration for the TD Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 17. Also, you will soon be able to find out about the other fun programs we have planned.

Only a few days left of school and then it's time to explore with SPL...Let's Go!

GO! Get Ready for the TD Summer Reading Club at SPL!

Excitement is buzzing at the Stratford Public Library over the programs that will be launching soon for this summer! 

Cool down on hot summer days in the library with fun activities including stories, songs, crafts, and many programs that will have your children eager to continue and enhance their love of reading.  

Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club will begin on June 17, 2013.  Registration is quick, and only takes a minute or two.  Upon registration, you child will be given an activity book and passport to track their summer reading.  Bring the passport each week to receive a sticker and a code to unlock new levels of fun at the TD Summer Reading Club 2013 website.  

We can’t wait to see you at the library for registration, and we hope that you’re getting as excited as we are!

Jacqueline Carter and Maggie Cook
Summer Program Coordinators
519-271-0220 ext. 25
summerread@pcin.on.ca
www.splsummer2013.blogspot.ca