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Children’s Summer FestivalJune 8 • 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

RCL - RosevillePre-K and Elementary Aged Children

Teen LibrarypaloozaJune 8 • 6 - 9 p.m.

RCL - RosevilleMiddle School and High School Aged Teens

• Radio Disney• Juggling• and more!

Simply read and either write about or draw a picture illustrating each book you read. When

you’ve read four books, bring the “Read, Write, Draw!” sheets to your local Ramsey County Library and receive a prize. Each additional

book you read will be entered into a grand prize drawing to win a Nook® HD at the

end of the summer.

Pick up a special reading record at any Ramsey County Library. Color in an item each day you

read or have books read to you. After 14 days of reading, bring the record to your Ramsey

County Library for a prize!

Set up your Bookawocky online account at www.rclreads.org/teens. Write book reviews for a chance to win the weekly prize drawing of gift cards and free tickets. At the end of the summer,

every review enters you into our grand prize drawing to win one of three iPad minis!

Summer Reading ProgramJune 8 - August 18

Ages 4 and Under Age 5 - 11 Age 12 - 19

*Please note: The Summer Reading Program is not competitive. Not all activities and prizes are appropriate for children under five years old. Some coupons may have age limits. All prizes available while supplies last.

• Teen Performances:Flappin’ JacksHallway KingzSummer Ghosts

• Abrakadoodle crafts• Photobooth• Face Painting• Pick up your Summer Reading Materials

• Headlining Performance:Bad Bad Hats

• Technology Open House

Abrakadoodle*: Join us as we make festive monster bookmarks to take on your vacations! Appropriate for ages 3 & up.

Bill the Juggler: Comedy and juggling with lots of audience participation and an emphasis on reading!

Brodini Comedy Magic: High energy magic with lots of audience participation. Scarves, coins, cards, balls, ropes and ordinary items become animate objects of wonder with your help!

Bruce the Bug Guy: A lively, hands-on program about insects and arthropods (spiders, scorpions, millipedes). Live creatures and other fun props give audience members a unique opportunity to experience these often misunderstood creatures in a close-up, interactive manner.

Children’s Stories from India: Stories from mythology, folklore, history and classic fables of India! Interwoven into the cultural aspects of storytelling are a series of questions and clever riddles that encourage children to learn about geography, history and creative puzzle solving.

Choo Choo Bob & the Holy Smokestacks Review*: Join the cast from St. Paul’s favorite train store for a chugga chugga good time show!

Como Zoo:• Bug-a-Wocky: Learn all about why insects

and creepy crawlies are awesome in this bug-centric program by the Como Zoo.

• Journey Through Africa: Travel through the continent discovering plants and animals, learning to count in Swahili and exploring folklores. Participants will have the opportuni-ty to meet reptiles, small mammals and bugs.

Summer Performer Descriptions• Splashy, Flashy Frogs: Dive into the fasci-

nating (and sometimes noisy) world of frogs. We will trek through the swamp in search of the noisy little peeper. Participate in a “frog chorus” and learn about the difference between frogs and toads with live animals.

Dazzling Dave:• Performance: Fantastic fun for

the whole family! Come see yo-yo champion, Dazzling Dave, perform amazing tricks and learn a bit about how it’s done.

• Workshop: Learn how to juggle like a pro! Yo-yos will be provided. Appropriate for ages 7 - 11. Registration required.

Kaleiokapilialoha*: Have you always wanted to learn more about Hawaiian culture, language

and history? Come catch the aloha spirit while learning how to hula (dance) with Kaleiokapilialoha.

Mad Science of Minnesota:• Fire and Ice: This program promises to dazzle

and entertain as you interact with our Mad Scientists! Foggy dry ice storms and even a special Mad Science “burp” potion will amaze children as they see the scientific method in action and put it to the test - the FLAME test. Learn about the three states of matter and watch as we save money from burning up.

• The Mystery of Chemistry: Mystify your mind as we explore chemistry! See a series of experiments involving smoke, liquid, foam and slime! Explore science in a fun way and learn a bit about how chemistry changes things.

Storytime ScheduleFamily Storytime: ages 2 - 5; Start (or end) your day with stories, songs and fingerplays.

Baby & Me Storytime: ages 6 - 23 months; Introduce babies to the joy of reading. Limited to 15 babies on a first-come, first-served basis.

Mondays• Family Storytime

RCL - Maplewood, 10:30 a.m.RCL - Shoreview, 10:30 a.m.RCL - Roseville, 6:30 p.m.

• Baby & Me StorytimeRCL - Roseville, 9:45 a.m.

Tuesdays• Family Storytime

RCL - Roseville, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays• Family Storytime

RCL - Mounds View, 10:30 a.m. RCL - North St. Paul, 10:30 a.m.

• Baby & Me StorytimeRCL - Maplewood, 9:45 a.m. RCL - Roseville, 9:45 a.m.

No storytime at Mounds View on August 28.

Thursdays• Family Storytime

RCL - Roseville, 10:30 a.m.

• Baby & Me StorytimeRCL - Shoreview, 9:45 a.m.

No storytime on July 4. All libraries closed.

Fridays• Family Storytime

RCL - New Brighton, 10:30 a.m.RCL - White Bear Lake, 10:30 a.m.

Magician Matt Dunn: An action-packed come-dy magic show for ALL ages! This fast-paced, funny and extremely visual show incorporates a live rabbit and goldfish. Kids get to be a part of the show.

Mixed Nuts: What is everyone laughing about? It’s the Midwest’s favorite kid’s comedy duo, Mixed Nuts! Think of us as your old favorites Half-Pint & Oscar but without the face paint. Come experience Mixed Nuts’ special blend of hilarious hijinks and physical comedy, sure to tickle your funny bone.

Nature Scavenger Hunt: Head outside for a scavenger hunt around the library’s pond! Can you find a goose feather? Do you spot a wood-chucks home? Where can you see a flower in bloom? An outdoor activity for all ages, rain or shine.

Okee Dokee Brothers*: Come hear Minnesota’s very own Grammy Award-winning kid’s blue-grass band! Listen to twangy, toe-tapping folk music with smart, funny lyrics that are equal parts hillbilly, 7-year old boy and your favorite teach-er.

Paul Spring*: Bring children’s books to life with folk music. An interactive and upbeat performance which includes songs and stories about char-acters like Sherlock Holmes and Peter Pan.

RadZoo: Interactive and informative presenta-tion featuring a dozen reptiles and amphibians including frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes and one small alligator. Everyone will have a chance to touch a reptile at the end of the program.

Raptor Center: A fascinating program on the life of the raptor. Join the University of Minnesota to hear all about the lives of these amazing birds and meet an owl, hawk and falcon up close.

Reading with Horse Power*: Half-Pint horses will present a horse themed program. After shar-ing stories about horses, participants will learn about the miniature horse and have an opportu-nity to pet and interact with a live miniature horse.

Roe Family Singers*: Toe-tappin’ music that will get the whole family danc-ing with this award-winning homegrown band that plays good-time, old-time hillbilly music sure to entertain.

Schiffley Puppets*: Comic situations, original puppet characters and morals are added to clas-sic fairy tales creating an action packed enter-tainment extravaganza!

Science Outside the Box: Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday with professor Sepoc. The sci-ence of spells and tricks will be revealed and participants will have the opportunity to make their own joke or spell book. Appropriate for ages 5 & up.

Stephen Shaskan*: A local children’s author and illustrator, Shaskan will present a program of book-reading and song-sharing with his books and guitar. Appropriate for Pre-K.

Tamarack Nature Center*: Join us for an owl-themed storytime for children of all

ages. After sharing several owl stories children will have the opportunity to meet a real-live Saw Whet owl!

Treasure Beyond Measure: When greedy Capt’n Curley inherits his father’s pirate shop, he seeks to locate the world’s greatest treasure! Join this silly pirate as he embarks on an adven-ture filled with physical comedy, funny magic and uproarious audience participation.

Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam*: A highly inter-active musical show that gives everyone a chance to be a star on stage. Original music, col-orful and engaging props, and high energy keeps the audience participating throughout the program.

*These programs are funded with money from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Summer Performer Descriptions Continued

Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Card ClubMondays, 4 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodCalling all avid Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon card players! Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon card decks to trade, share and play. Prizes will be awarded and snacks will be served. Appropriate for ages 8 - 13.

Make-and-Take StorytimeFridays, 10:30 a.m.June 14, 28; July 12, 26; August 9RCL - MaplewoodCome hear stories and make a craft! Appropriate for ages 4 - 8. Registration required.

Family Film*• Tuesdays, 2 p.m.

June 18 - The IncrediblesJuly 16 - Toy StoryAugust 13 - Finding NemoRCL - White Bear Lake

• Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.June 25 - CarsJuly 30 - UpAugust 27 - A Bug’s LifeRCL - Maplewood

Join us for the Pixar Summer Festival! Come see a movie on the big screen. Snacks will be provided.

Paws to ReadAppropriate for ages 5 - 8. For children who would like to work on their read-ing skills. Come to the library and read to a registered therapy dog! Contact the hosting library to register for your 20 minute time slot.

• Read to MorganMondays, 6:30 p.m.June 10, 24RCL - Shoreview

• Read to CookieSaturdays, 10 a.m.June 15, 22, 29;July 6, 13, 20, 27;August 3, 10RCL - Maplewood

Kid’s Book Club• Mondays, 3 p.m.

June 17, 24; July 1, 8RCL - Shoreview

• Wednesdays, 3 p.m.June 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24RCL - Maplewood

• Tuesdays, 3 p.m.July 9, 16, 23, 30RCL - Roseville

For kids entering 4th and 5th grades! Registration required.

Mother/Daughter Book ClubTuesdays, 5:30 p.m.June 11; July 16; August 13RCL - RosevilleMoms and their daughters, grades 4 - 6, will meet monthly to discuss titles with precocious girl charac-ters and beyond. Registration required.

Vizlit Book ClubTuesdays, 1 p.m.June 18; July 9; August 13RCL - New BrightonWho knew you could have a book club with no pre-assigned reading and pizza!? Join us for a fun, interac-tive book club to help participants increase their writ-ing, visual literacy and social skills by writing stories based on images presented. Appropriate for ages 4 - 9. Registration required.

Foodie Book ClubThursdays, 2 p.m.July 11, 18, 25; August 1RCL - Mounds ViewFor kids entering 4th and 5th grades!Read the selected title, then join us at thelibrary to discuss the book and makedelicious treats to enjoy! Registration required.

Children’s Book Clubs

Children’s EventsAll Summer Long

• Read to MickiSaturdays, 10:30 a.m.June 15, 29RCL - Shoreview


Register at the hosting library to reserve your spot in any of the Children’s Book Clubs.

Contact a Children’s [email protected]

Teen MakerspaceWednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m.RCL - Roseville (June/August)RCL - Maplewood (July)We’ll have the 3D Printer, circuits and other tech gadgets available for you to use. You can keep work-ing on a project you started or learn how to create something new. No registration required. Equipment available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Dungeons and DragonsSaturdays, 2 - 4 p.m.June 15, 22; July 13, 27; August 3, 10RCL - RosevilleWe’ll supply the DM, if you bring your desire for gold and adventure!

Teen EventsAll Summer Long

Teen Book Clubs

Anime Club• Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m.

June 3, 17; July 8; August 12RCL - Maplewood

• Mondays, 3 - 5 p.m.June 17, 24; July 8, 15RCL - Mounds View

• Thursdays, 3 - 4:30 p.m.RCL - Roseville

Hang out with other otaku and watch some great An-ime. Japanese snacks and crafts make an appearance.No Anime Club on July, 4.

Board GamingTuesdays, 1 - 5 p.m.June 18; July 23; August 20RCL - ShoreviewWe bring the games, you supply the brains! Try a strategy game this summer, anything from Settlers of Catan, Castle Panic, Axis and Allies, Risk and more. Play longer games, learn new games and meet players with similar interests.

Family Game NightThursdays, 6 - 8 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodJune 20: Ninja BurgerJuly 11: Settlers of Catan August 8: FluxxPlay at the library! You can’t buy every board game, try one of ours!

Teen GamingThursdays, 4 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodWii, PS3, Xbox 360, board and card games, plus snacks and general zaniness.No gaming June 13, 27 and July 4.

Magic: The GatheringSundays, 2 - 5 p.m.June 9, 23; July 14, 28; August 11, 25RCL - MaplewoodLearn how to play from our expert volunteers. If you’re already a player, challenge someone new. If you are hungry, come to eat snacks.

Teen Book Club• Mondays, 2 p.m.

June 17, 24; July 8, 15RCL - Mounds View

• Thursdays, 2 p.m.July 25; August 1, 8, 15RCL - Maplewood

Appropriate for teens in 8th grade and up.

Guys ReadTuesdays, 2 p.m.June 18, 25; July 9, 16RCL - RosevilleAppropriate for guys going into 6th and 7th grade.

Tween Book Club• Pizza and Pages

Wednesdays, 6 p.m.June 12, 26; July 10, 24RCL - Shoreview

• Tuesdays, 4 p.m.June 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23RCL - Maplewood

• Mondays, 3:30 p.m.July 15, 22, 29; August 5RCL - White Bear Lake

Appropriate for teens going into 6th and 7th grade.Register online at www.rclreads.org through the Events Calendar or contact one of our teen librarians.

Contact a Teen LibrarianAmy Boese, [email protected] Lowry, [email protected]

Learn to Beatbox!*Tuesday, June 11, 1:30 p.m.RCL - New BrightonLearn how to make drum noises without a drum! Discover all the cool sounds your mouth can make using rhythm and music. Appropriate for ages 6 - 12.

Viewing the Night SkyTuesday, June 11, 8 p.m. RCL - MaplewoodHave you ever looked up at a starry night sky and wanted to know more about what you’re seeing? Join mem-bers of the MN Astronomical Society

for a fun and informative program to learn what’s up!

Growing Readers*Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.June 13, 20, 27RCL - RosevilleJoin us as we take our storytimes out-side into the reading garden and learn about plants, gardening and getting a little dirty with a local greenhouse. Appropriate for ages 3 & up. First-come, first-served.

I Can Camp!• Thursday, June 13, 6:30 p.m.

RCL - Maplewood

• Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.RCL - Roseville

Learn to pitch a tent, build a campfire and stay safe while camping with Min-nesota DNR’s special outdoor education series! S’mores will be shared.

MHS Comic Book Workshop*• Thursday, June 13, 6 p.m.

RCL - Mounds View

• Saturday, June 22, 1 p.m.RCL - Maplewood

Kaboom! Thwack! Sharpen your pen-cil, lay out your plot and hone your cartoonist skills! Create your very own mini-comic with a pro. Appropriate for ages 8 - 14.

Geocaching for Kids• Tuesday, June 18, 6:30 p.m.

RCL - New Brighton

• Thursday, June 27, 6:30 p.m.RCL - Mounds View

Learn the basics of Geocaching, a mod-ern high-tech treasure hunt! Children are invited to learn the game, the basics of a handheld GPS, and go outside and find some caches! Appropriate for ages 8 - 12. Registration required. Class is lim-ited to 10 participants or small teams.

Bicycle Safety• Thursday, June 20, 6:30 p.m.

RCL - Mounds View

• Saturday, June 22, 10:30 a.m.RCL - Shoreview

Bring your bicycle and join the Sisu Foundation, NOW Bikes and Fitness and the local Police Department for a bicycle safety clinic about the rules of the road. Get a free bike inspection and helmet fitting. Then take a ride on a course set up in the parking lot where you can have fun and practice what you’ve learned. Helmets required. Reg-istration forms and safety waivers are available at participating libraries. Appropriate for ages 8 - 12.

Children’s Theatre Camp*Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.June 22, 29; July 6RCL - White Bear LakeExplore costumes, props, story-making and basic acting skills. The last day will include a theatrical presentation for parents. Appropriate for ages 6 - 9. Regis-tration required for all three days.

Storytime with the DNRMonday, June 24, 10:30 a.m.RCL - MaplewoodThe MN DNR will be on hand for a special fishy storytime. Afterwards,

they will fill up their 100 gallon tank and show kids freshwater fish right here in Min-nesota. Appropriate for Pre-K.

3D PrintingWednesday, June 12, 6 p.m.RCL - White Bear LakeDesign and customize 3D buildings, figures, art and more on a computer us-ing Google Sketchup. Then, we’ll print them using the Makerbot Replicator 3D printer.

Making It: Teen Art*MosaicsSaturday, June 15, 2 - 4 p.m.RCL - RosevilleMix it up with Mosaics. You gotta break it to make it! Registration required.

Henna with Mehndi MomentsSaturday, June 29, 2 - 4 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodJust in time for summer, learn to henna yourself or others in this hands-on class! Registration required.

Each class is limited to 12 participants. Register online or contact a teen librarian.

Create Your Own BeatsSaturday, June 15, 2 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodMix your own musical tracks using a simple program, then download them as an MP3 to share with your friends.

Teen Tech Summer CampJune 24 - 29, 1 - 5 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodIn conjunction with ISD 622, we’ve got a week of tech awesome! Design video games, create your own beats, edit photos and videos, design fashion and more! Contact Amy Boese at 651-724-6065 for details.

Children’s Programs Teen ProgramsJUNE


JUNEAnime Club4 p.m. - MP

Teen Gaming4 p.m. - MP

Magic: the Gathering2 p.m. - RV

Summer Reading Program Begins!

Paws to Read**10 a.m. - MP

Bicycle Safety10:30 a.m. - SV

Children’s Theatre Camp**10:30 a.m. - WB

MHS Comic Book Workshop1 p.m. - MP

Dungeons and Dragons2 p.m. - RV

Magic: the Gathering2 p.m. - RV

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Card Club4 p.m. - MP

Paws to Read**6:30 p.m. - SV

STEPHEN SHASKAN*10:30 a.m. - SV

Teen Book Club**2 p.m. - MVAnime Club3 p.m. - MV

Summer Book Club**3 p.m. - SV

Anime Club4 p.m. - MP


Storytime w/ the DNR10:30 a.m. - MP

Teen Tech Summer Camp**1 p.m. - MP




Paws to Read**6:30 p.m. - SV

Learn to Beatbox1:30 p.m. - NB

Mother/Daughter Book Club**5:30 p.m. - RV

Viewing the Night Sky8 p.m. - MP

Vizlit Book Club**1 p.m. - NB

Board Gaming1 p.m. - SV

PAUL SPRING*1:30 p.m. - RV

Guys Read Book Club**2 p.m. - RV

Family Film2 p.m. - WB

I Can Camp!6:30 p.m. - RV

Geocaching for Kids**6:30 p.m. - NB


RAPTOR CENTER*1:30 p.m. - RV


Tween Book Club**4 p.m. - MPFamily Film

6:30 p.m. - MP

Teen MakerSpace3 p.m. - RV

Pizza and Pages Book Club**6 p.m. - SV

3D Printing6 p.m. - WB

BRODINI COMEDY MAGIC*10:30 a.m. - MVMIXED NUTS*10:30 a.m. - NS

MAGICIAN MATT DUNN*1:30 p.m. - SV

Kid’s Book Club**3 p.m. - MP


BILL THE JUGGLER10:30 a.m. - MV

BRODINI COMEDY MAGIC*10:30 a.m. - NS1:30 p.m. - SV




Pizza and Pages Book Club**6 p.m. - SV

Growing Readers*10:30 a.m. - RV

PAUL SPRING*1:30 p.m. - MPAnime Club3 p.m. - RV

MHS Comic Book Workshop6 p.m. - MV

I Can Camp!6:30 p.m. - MP


DAZZLING DAVE*1:30 p.m. - MPAnime Club3 p.m. - RV


Family Game Night6 p.m. - MP

Bicycle Safety6:30 p.m. - MV



DAZZLING DAVEYO-YO WORKSHOP**

1:30 p.m. - MPAnime Club3 p.m. - RV

Geocaching for Kids**6:30 p.m. - MV

Make & Take Storytime**10:30 a.m. - MP

BRODINI COMEDY MAGIC*10:30 a.m. - NB

RADZOO*

10:30 a.m. - NB ROE FAMILY SINGERS*

10:30 a.m. - WB

Make & Take Storytime**10:30 a.m. - MP



Paws to Read**10:30 a.m. - SV


Making It: Teen Art 2 p.m. - RV

Create Your Own Beats 2 p.m. - MP


Paws to Read**10:30 a.m. - SV



Making It: Teen Art2 p.m. - MP

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Children’s ProgramsSUMMER PERFORMERSTeen Programs*Space is limited. First-come, first-served**Registration Required

Children’s Summer FestivalSaturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. | RCL - Roseville Teen Librarypalooza

Saturday, June 8 | 6 - 9 p.m. | RCL - Roseville

3D PrintingTuesday, July 2, 2 p.m.RCL - New BrightonDesign and customize 3D buildings, figures, art and more on a computer using Google Sketchup. Then, we’ll print them using the Makerbot Replicator 3D printer.

Creative Canvas*• Saturday, July 6, 10:30 a.m.

RCL - Maplewood

• Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.July 13, 27RCL - Shoreview

Explore summer and the world of art as you work with warm color oil pastels and create your own masterpieces. Registration required. July 6 and 13 appropriate for ages 5 - 8. July 27 ap-propriate for ages 9 - 12.

Art in the City• Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m.*

July 9, 16RCL - Maplewood

• Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.July 10, 17RCL - Roseville

• Thursdays, 1:30 p.m.*July 11, 18RCL - Shoreview

Join artist, Michael Birawer for a three day art workshop. Kids will draw and paint the different elements that make up a city. Each individual piece will then be com-bined to make one large unique city scene. Appropriate for ages 8 - 12. Registration required for both days.

Write Stuff withDavid LaRochelle*• Thursday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.

RCL - Maplewood

• Monday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.RCL - Roseville

How many different ways are there to write a letter? From miniature notes to giant puzzle postcards to origami; the possibili-ties are endless! Minnesota author, David LaRochelle, will get you thinking, creating and writing in this hands-on program. Ap-propriate for ages 6 & up.

Children’s Theatre Camp*Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.July 13, 20, 27RCL - RosevilleExplore costumes, props, story-making and basic acting skills. The last day will include a theatrical presentation for parents. Appropriate for ages 6 - 9. Registra-tion required for all three days.

Storytime with a Police OfficerMonday, July 15, 10:30 a.m.RCL - ShoreviewDeputy John Eastham will be on hand to share a story and talk about his job with the police department. He’ll be bringing his squad car, too!

Learn to Beatbox!Monday, July 15, 1:30 p.m.RCL - ShoreviewLearn how to make drum noises without a drum! Discover all the cool sounds your mouth can make using rhythm and mu-sic. Appropriate for ages 6 - 12. Registration required.

Geocaching for Kids• Tuesday, July 16, 6:30 p.m.

RCL - Maplewood

• Thursday, July 18, 6:30 p.m.RCL - North St. Paul

Learn the basics of Geocaching, a mod-ern high-tech treasure hunt! Children are invited to learn the game, the basics of a handheld GPS, and go outside and find some caches! Appropriate for ages 8 - 12. Registration required. Class is limited to 10 participants or small teams.

Viewing the Night Sky• Monday, July 22, 8 p.m.

RCL - ShoreviewHave you ever looked up at a starry night sky and wanted to know more about what you’re seeing? Join members of the MN As-tronomical Society for a fun and informative program to learn what’s up!

Recycled Papermaking*• Wednesday, July 24, 10:30 a.m.

RCL - North St. Paul

• Friday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.RCL - New Brighton

Our recipe for making paper goes like this: tear it, whoosh it, dip it, swoosh it, smoosh it, sprinkle it, dry it. Science education with Growing Green Hearts helps people connect with nature, play while problem-solving and learn about their environment. Who knew that recycling of paper could be so much fun? Appropriate for ages 2 - 5.

Story-gami*Thursday, July 25, 2 p.m.RCL - ShoreviewMinnesota author and illustrator, Lauren Stringer will share her creative process of writing and illustrating stories - then it’s your turn! Learn how to fold an origami story-teller to create you own story. Come ready to write, draw, and have story-gami fun! Appropriate for ages 5 - 11.

Video Game DesignTuesday, July 9, 6 p.m.RCL - White Bear LakeLearn how to create arcade-style games us-ing a simple program, without needing to learn any computer code.

Fashion DesignFriday, July 12, 2 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodDreaming of Fashion Week in Paris? Bring your ideas to life using Inkscape. You’ll learn how to design patterns, outfits and accesso-ries digitally so you can begin building your very own fashion portfolio!

Video Boot CampSaturdays, 1 - 3 p.m.July 13, 20, 27RCL - MaplewoodSuburban Community Channels will give you the power - script writing, video record-ing and editing with Final Cut Pro. Come and make yourself famous! Registration required. Teens must attend all three days.

Design Your Own WebsiteWednesday, July 17, 2 p.m.RCL - ShoreviewLearn how to make a fully-functional and professional-looking website. Want to design a site to showcase your art portfolio or launch your baby-sitting or lawn care busi-ness? We’ll show you how!

Taking Great PicsTuesday, July 23, 2 p.m.RCL - RosevilleAnyone can be a great photographer with a few insider tips. Come to this class to learn about using camera angles, lighting and props so you can make every moment picture-worthy!

Photo EditingTuesday, July 30, 2 p.m.RCL - RosevilleTake your photos to the next level! Learn how to digitally alter you photos by chang-ing the tone, hue, saturation levels and more.

Children’s Programs Teen ProgramsJULY


JULYMONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN





Anime Club4 p.m. - MP


Storytime with a Police Officer10:30 a.m. - SV

Write Stuff1:30 p.m. - RV

Learn to Beatbox**1:30 p.m. - SV


Tween Book Club**3:30 p.m. - WB


SCHIFFELLY PUPPETS*10:30 a.m. - MP



Viewing the Night Sky8 p.m. - SV

OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS* 10:30 a.m. - MP

WENDY’S WIGGLE,JIGGLE & JAM*10:30 a.m. - SV

Tween Book Club **3:30 p.m. - WB

Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Card Club 4 p.m. - MP

ABRAKADOODLE*1:30 p.m. - RV3D Printing2 p.m. - NB

Tween Book Club**4 p.m. - MP


Art in the City**1:30 p.m. - MP

RADZOO*1:30 p.m. - RV


Kid’s Book Club**3 p.m. - RV


Video Game Design6 p.m. - WB

Art in the City**1:30 p.m. - MP

KALEIOKAPILIALOHA*1:30 p.m. - RV


Family Film2 p.m. - WB




Geocaching for Kids**6:30 p.m. - MP


COMO ZOO*1:30 p.m. - RV

Taking Great Pics2 p.m. - RV



DAZZLING DAVE*1:30 p.m. - RV Photo Editing

2 p.m. - RVKid’s Book Club**

3 p.m. - RVFamily Film

6:30 p.m. - MP

RAPTOR CENTER*1:30 p.m. - SV

Teen MakerSpace3 p.m. - MP

READING W/ HORSEPOWER*10:30 a.m. - MVArt in the City**

1:30 p.m. - RVBILL THE JUGGLER*

1:30 p.m. SVKid’s Book Club**

3 p.m. - MPTeen MakerSpace

3 p.m. - MPPizza & Pages Book Club**

6 p.m. - SV

Art in the City**1:30 p.m. - RV

MAD SCIENCE*1:30 p.m. - SV

Design Your Own Website2 p.m. - SV



Recycled Papermaking10:30 a.m. - NS

PAUL SPRING*1:30 p.m. - SV



Pizza & Pages Book Club**6 p.m. - SV

COMO ZOO*10:30 a.m. - NS

SCIENCE OUTSIDE THE BOX*1:30 p.m. - SV


ALL LIBRARIES CLOSED

Write Stuff10:30 a.m. - MP

TREASURE BEYOND MEASURE* 10:30 a.m. - RV

MAD SCIENCE*1:30 p.m. - MP

Art in the City**1:30 p.m. - SV

Foodie Book Club**2 p.m. - MVAnime Club3 p.m. - RV



SCHIFFELY PUPPETS*10:30 a.m. - RV

BRUCE THE BUG GUY*1:30 p.m. - MP

Art in the City**1:30 p.m. - SV



Geocaching for Kids**6:30 p.m. - NS

OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS*10:30 a.m. - RV

NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT*1:30 p.m. - MP

Teen Book Club**2 p.m. - MPStory-gami2 p.m. - SV



Make-and-Take Storytime**10:30 a.m. - MP MIXED NUTS*10:30 a.m. - NB

BRUCE THE BUG GUY*10:30 a.m. - WBFashion Design

2 p.m. - MP

COMO ZOO*10:30 a.m. - NB

BILL THE JUGGLER*10:30 a.m. - WB

Make-and-Take Storytime**10:30 a.m. - MP

Recycled Papermaking10:30 a.m. - NB

READING W/ HORSEPOWER*10:30 a.m. - WB


Creative Canvas**10:30 a.m. - MP



Children’s Theatre Camp**10:30 a.m. - RV

Creative Canvas**10:30 a.m. - SV

Video Boot Camp**1 p.m. - MP

Teen Advisory Board1 p.m. - MP


Magic: The Gathering2 p.m. - MP






Creative Canvas**10:30 a.m. - SV





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Yoga Storytime*Thursdays, 10:30 a.m.August 1, 8, 15RCL - RosevilleJoin local yoga instructor Miss Tara outside in our reading garden for some stories and movement time! Please bring a beach towel and small bottle of water. Appropriate for ages 3 - 6.

Geocaching for KidsMonday, August 5, 6:30 p.m.RCL - ShoreviewLearn the basics of Geocaching, a mod-ern high-tech treasure hunt! Children are invited to learn the game, the basics of a handheld GPS, and go outside and find some caches! Class is limited to 10 participants or small teams. Appropriate for ages 8 - 12.

The Storyman from England*• Monday, August 5, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 6, 10:30 a.m.RCL - Roseville

• Monday, August 19, 10:30 a.m.RCL - Shoreview

Join Brian, The Story Man from Eng-land, in a festival of rhyming fun. See a Dr. Seuss classic like you have never seen it before, and join in with rhyming songs and games for the whole family.

3D PrintingTuesday, August 6, 2 p.m.RCL - New BrightonDesign and customize 3D buildings, figures, art and more on a computer us-ing Google Sketchup. Then, we’ll print them using the Makerbot Replicator 3D printer.

Learn to Beatbox!*• Friday, August 9, 1:30 p.m.

RCL - White Bear Lake

• Monday, August 12, 1:30 p.m.RCL - Maplewood

Learn how to make drum noises without a drum! Discover all the cool sounds your mouth can make using rhythm and music. Appropriate for ages 6 - 12.

Children’s Theatre Camp*Saturdays, 10:30 a.m.August, 10, 17, 24RCL - Mounds ViewExplore costumes, props, story-making and basic acting skills. The last day will include a theatrical presentation for parents. Appropriate for ages 6 - 9. Regis-tration required for all three days.

Creative Canvas*Saturdays and Mondays, 2 p.m.August 10, 12, 17, 19RCL - White Bear LakeExplore summer and the world of art as you work with warm color oil pastels and create your own masterpieces. Registration required. August 10 and 17 is appropriate for ages 5 - 8. August 12 and 19 is appropriate for ages 9 - 12.

Japanese Culture Fair• Tuesday, August 13

RCL - Maplewood, 1 p.m.RCL - Shoreview, 3 p.m.

• Wednesday, August 14RCL - Roseville, 1 p.m.RCL - Mounds View, 3 p.m.

Presented by the St. Paul Intercultural Institute, University students from

Japan will showcase traditional Japa-nese arts and crafts which may include calligraphy, origami, language and martial arts.

Storytime with the DNRThursday, August 22, 10:30 a.m.RCL - RosevilleThe MN DNR will be on hand for a spe-cial fishy storytime. Afterwards, they will fill up their 100 gallon tank and show kids freshwater fish right here in Minnesota. Appropriate for Pre-K.

A Stuffy SleepoverMonday, August 26, 10:30 a.m.RCL - MaplewoodEnd your summer with a special stuffy storytime. Invite your favorite stuffed animal to the library. After storytime, we will tuck them in for a nap and they will spend the night at the library with other special friends. Appropriate for Pre-K.

Library LEGO® ContestWednesday, August 28, 10:30 a.m.RCL - RosevilleWe’re hosting a block building com-petition! Create an original structure at home and bring it to the library for a chance to win prizes! Prizes will be awarded by age. Winners will be chosen based on originality and voted on by the public. One entry per person please. Participants may use all types of LEGOS® and any other brand of interlocking blocks. Appropriate for ages 3 - 14.

3D PrintingSaturday, August 3, 2 p.m.RCL - Mounds ViewDesign and customize 3D buildings, fig-ures, art and more on a computer using Sketchup. Then, we’ll print them using the Makerbot Replicator 3D Printer.

Making It: Teen Art*Decoupage CollageSaturday, August 17, 2 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodTired of the same old room? Create cus-tomized frames and switch plates with old comics or pictures!

The Mortal InstrumentsRelease PartyThursday, August 22, 6 p.m.RCL - MaplewoodGet excited about the movie version of Cassandra Clare’s The Mortal Instru-ments: City of Bones. There will be trivia, food, games and a henna artist to adorn you with Shawdowhunter runes.

Children’s Programs Teen ProgramsAUGUST

*These programs are funded with money from the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Drop-off

1 - 2 p.m. Public Voting3 p.m. Winners announced

Summer Reading Program Ends!

TAMARACK NATURECENTER*

10:30 a.m. - MVJapanese Culture Fair

1 p.m. - RV 3 p.m. - MVRADZOO*

1:30 p.m. - SVTeen Makerspace

3 p.m. - RV

Yoga Storytime10:30 a.m. - RV

KALEIOKAPILIALOHA*1:30 p.m. - MP

Teen Book Club**2 p.m. - MPAnime Club3 p.m. - RV


AUGUST

Storytime w/ the DNR10:30 a.m. - RV

Anime Club3 p.m. - RV


The Mortal InstrumentsRelease Party6 p.m. - MP

Anime Club3 p.m. - RV


MV CLOSED FOR REPAIRS

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SAT/SUN

MIXED NUTS*10:30 a.m. MP

CHILDREN’S STORIESFROM INDIA*10:30 a.m. - SV



The Storyman from England6:30 p.m. - RV

Geocaching for Kids**6:30 p.m. - SV

Learn to Beatbox1:30 p.m. - MP

Creative Canvas**2 p.m. - WB

Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Card Club4 p.m. - MPAnime Club4 p.m. - MP

The Storyman from England10:30 a.m. - SV



A Stuffy Sleepover10:30 a.m. - MP



The Storyman from England10:30 a.m. - RV

BILL THE JUGGLER*1:30 p.m. - RV3D Printing2 p.m. - NB


Japanese Culture Fair1 p.m. - MP 3 p.m. - SV

CHOO CHOO BOB*1:30 p.m. - RVFamily Film2 p.m. - WB



Family Film6:30 p.m. - MP


MIXED NUTS1:30 p.m. - SV

Teen Makerspace3 p.m. - RV


Library LEGO® Contest10:30 a.m. - RV




SCIENCE OUTSIDE THE BOX*1:30 p.m. - MP

Teen Book Club**2 p.m. - MP




RAPTOR CENTER*1:30 p.m. - MP

Teen Book Club**2 p.m. - MPAnime Club3 p.m. - RV



Make-and-Take Storytime**10:30 a.m. - MP

Learn to Beatbox1:30 p.m. - WB

MP CLOSED FOR REPAIRS


Paws to Read**10 a.m. - MP3D Printing2 p.m. - MV



Children’s Theatre Camp**10:30 a.m. - MV





Making it: Teen Art2 p.m. - MP




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Ramsey CountyLibrary Locationswww.rclreads.org

Maplewood3025 Southlawn Drive651-724-6003

Mounds View2576 County Road 10651-724-6004

New Brighton400 10th Street NW651-724-6002

North St. Paul2300 North St. Paul Dr.651-724-6005

Shoreview4570 N. Victoria Street651-724-6006

Roseville2180 North Hamline651-724-6001

White Bear Lake4698 Clark Avenue651-724-6007

Post a photo of your child reading to be our Summer Reader of the Week!

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Earn $1 for every 15 minutes you spend reading (or being read to) in the library one Saturday

each month through August. The coupon can be applied toward any current fines.

Read It Down is available at allRamsey County libraries.

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