LIBRARY ACTIVITIES
Allen Public Library
Ages: K-teens.
Where: 300 N. Allen Drive, Allen.
When: June-August.
Cost: Free.
Performances: Students in grades K-5 can enjoy shows by
musicians, magicians, the Creature Teacher and more on June 16; July 2,
7 and 9; and Aug. 6. Shows start at 2:30 p.m. (except July 7, when the
show starts at
11 a.m.) in the auditorium. Free tickets are distributed 30 minutes
before each show. Check the Web site for details.
Game On: Summer reading program for teens focuses on games.
Activities on Thursdays at
2 p.m. throughout the summer include movies, game-playing, speakers,
workshops and music. Participants keep track of time spent reading and
earn rewards for meeting reading goals. Call or check Web site for
details, schedules and deadlines.
Contact: 214-509-4900.
Web site: www.cityofallen.org/library/library_home.htm.
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Elizabeth Fallin and daughter Caroline attended a story time at the North Garland Branch Library.
Lancaster Veterans Memorial Library
Ages: Pre-K through teens.
Where: 1600 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Lancaster.
When: June 3-Aug. 24. Call or check Web site for complete
schedules.
Cost: Free.
Pre-K through grade 1: Story time, music, puppet shows and other
entertainers on June 3 and 17; July 8, 15 and 22; and Aug. 19, from
10-11 a.m.
Grades 2-6: Stories and music on June 19 and 26; and July 10, 17
and 24, from 2-3 p.m.
Teens: Middle- and high-school students can sign up for summer
reading club, with related activities throughout the summer. Check Web
site for details and schedules.
Anime Club: Ages 11-14 and their parents
can view and discuss recent anime offerings. June 19, July 17 and Aug.
21 at 5 and 6 p.m.
Contact: 972-227-1080.
Web site: www.lancastertxlib.org.
Nicholson Memorial Library System, Garland
Ages: 2-18.
Where: Various branches including the Central Library, 625
Austin, Garland.
When: June 8-Aug. 2. Programs and performances vary by branch
location.
Cost: Free.
Performances: Children 2-12 can enjoy special performances in
June and July, including "Yo-Yo Science of Spin," "Jungle Jim's Bugs of
the World," balloon art with Mister Jazz, storytellers and more. Call or
check Web site for dates, locations and times.
Game On and Texas Reading Club Jubilee: Summer reading program
for teens and children encourages reading with special performances and
activities throughout the summer. Participants keep track of time spent
reading and earn prizes for meeting reading goals. Call or check Web
site for details, schedules and deadlines.
Contact: 972-205-2517.
Web site: www.nmls.lib.tx.us.
Published in The Dallas Morning News: 04.04.08
