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Forsyth County Public Library Children’s Summer Reading 2019 Programs for Children Ages 11 and Under Table of Contents Summer Reading Guidelines & Prizes…………………………………………………. Page 2 Summer Reading Kickoff ………...…………………………………………………………. Page 2 Featured Children’s Programs…………………………………………………………….. Pages 3-5 Carver School Road Branch Library…..……………………………………………….. Page 6 Central Children’s Library……………….………………………………………………….. Pages 7-8 Clemmons Branch Library……………….………………………………………………….. Page 9 Lewisville Branch Library……………….……………………………………………………. 0 Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center……………….…………………….. Page 11 Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville……………….…..……….. Page 12 Reynolda Manor Branch Library…………………………………………………………… Page 13 Rural Hall Branch Library…………………………………………………………………….. Page 14 Southside Branch Library……………………………………………………………………… Page 15-16 Walkertown Branch Library…………………………………………………………………… Page 17-18 Summer Reading Partners, Contributors, & Supporters……………………… Page 19

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Summer Reading Guidelines

● Summer Reading 2019 is scheduled to run June 7- July 27. ● All Summer Reading programs are FREE and open to the public, but some require registration or

participation release waivers. All participation release waivers for children will need to be signed by the child’s parent or legal guardian.

● Please call the library branch location of the event wish to attend for more information and to register.

Online Registration Guide

1. Go to www.forsythlibrary.org 2. Click the Events tab 3. Select Summer Reading 4. At the top right corner, click Register 5. Fill out the registration form and submit

Why Should You Read This Summer? Log your reading times and get entered into a drawing! Thanks to our Friends of the Library organizations and Bookmarks for donating gift card prizes this year. All locations will host drawings for prizes on August 9, 2019. Be sure to register by reading 480 minutes (children) or by reading 3 titles (teens and adults). To be included in the drawings, all paper and online reading logs must be completed and turned in by Saturday, July 27, 2019. Complete multiple reading logs and enter as many times as you like. Good luck and happy Summer Reading.

FEATURED CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS All programs are for children ages 11 and under, unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 must have an adult caregiver present. Please call the library location of the event you wish to attend for more information. Bright Star- “One Small Step” This tale marks the history of flight and space travel, from the ancient tale of Icarus, to the first flights of the Wright Brothers on the beaches at Kitty Hawk, to the Great Space Race of the 1960s and beyond. Aspiring pilots and astronauts will be thrilled to learn about the real life characters that took one small step. All ages.

June 18 at 11 a.m. - Southside Branch Library June 18 at 3 p.m. - Malloy /Jordan East Winston Heritage Center July 1 at 11 a.m. - Central Library July 1 at 3 pm. - Reynolda Manor Branch Library July 2 at 11 a.m. - Clemmons Branch Library July 2 at 2 p.m. - Carver School Road Branch Library July 5 at 10 a.m. - Lewisville Branch Library July 5 at 3 p.m. - Walkertown Branch Library July 8 at 11 a.m. - Rural Hall Branch Library July 8 at 4 p.m. - Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville

Attic Salt Theatre: “Greek Myths” Greek myths have it all, and Attic Salt’s adaptation of some favorite myths will keep you cheering and laughing while you learn about mythology. This show’s colorful costumes, innovative stagecraft and silly storytelling antics will keep even the youngest kids engaged. This program is intended for children ages 4-11, but all are welcome to attend.

June 13 at 11 a.m. - Clemmons Branch Library June 13 at 2 p.m. - Central Library June 13 at 4 p.m. - Reynolda Manor Branch Library

Balloon Lady Come watch the Balloon Lady in a loud and energetic performance as she creates amazing things with just balloons.

June 14 at 10 a.m. - Carver School Road Branch Library July 26 at 3 p.m. - Walkertown Branch Library

Big Bang Boom Featuring parent-friendly, educational children’s music by three long-time musicians and dads from Greensboro. They write songs with a pop sensibility that mixes alternative, hip-hop, rock, and country that adults and children of all ages can enjoy.

June 24 at 11 a.m. - Reynolda Manor Branch Library June 24 at 2 p.m. - Central Library June 24 at 4 p.m. - Clemmons Branch Library June 25 at 10 a.m. - Southside Branch Library June 25 at noon - Lewisville Branch Library (Shallowford Square Park)

FEATURED CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS All programs are for children ages 11 and under, unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 must have an adult caregiver present. Please call the library location of the event you wish to attend for more information. Mad Science of Central Carolina Mad Science transforms laboratory science into fun and interactive experiences for children ages 3-12. We’re on a mission to inspire children to pursue STEM careers and become the next generation of scientists. (Note: the Rocket Science Workshop at Rural Hall Branch Library is different than the stage show. This workshop is for ages 5-11. Registration required.)

June 26 at 4 p.m. - Rural Hall Branch Library (Rocket Science Workshop - registration required.) July 11 at 2 p.m. - Central Library July 26 at 10 a.m. - Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville July 30 at 9:30 a.m. - Lewisville Branch Library

Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy-A Blackfoot Legend Discover why the sun, moon and stars are so important to American Indians. Using objects from the museum’s collection, children will learn about the Blackfoot tribe and other Plains groups. They will also decorate their own tipis using a variety of materials. This program is for children ages 5-11 and registration is required. Please call the library of the event you wish you attend to register.

June 20 at 10 a.m. - Carver School Road Branch Library June 21 at 10 a.m. - Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville June 27 at 2 p.m. - Clemmons Branch Library July 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Walkertown Branch Library July 10 at 1 p.m. - Southside Branch Library July 15 at 2 p.m. - Central Library July 25 at 3 p.m. - Reynolda Manor Branch Library

North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars Learn about animals and the constellations named after them, through stories, artifacts and a few live animals. All ages.

June 19 at 11 a.m. - Southside Branch Library June 19 at 3 p.m. - Clemmons Branch Library June 20 at 11 a.m. - Rural Hall Branch Library June 20 at 2 p.m. - Central Library June 28 at 11 a.m. - Carver School Road Branch Library June 28 at 3 p.m. - Walkertown Branch Library July 18 at 3 p.m. - Reynolda Manor Branch Library

Professor Whizzpop: Blast Off to Books Join Professor Whizzpop for a cosmic supernova of reading, magic an audience participation. This program is intended for ages 4-11, but all are welcome.

July 25 at 10 a.m. - Rural Hall Branch Library July 25 at noon - Southside Branch Library July 25 at 2 p.m. - Clemmons Branch Library July 25 at 4 p.m. - Central Library

Science Tellers: Aliens-Escape From Earth During a midnight meteor shower, something mysterious falls from the sky toward Earth, but it’s not a shooting star. Two curious kids venture out to investigate and soon find themselves mixed up with a family of visitors from another planet. Trapped by a crazy space scientist, the two kids must risk everything to rescue the aliens and help them escape from Earth. All Ages.

July 8 at 10:30 a.m. - Clemmons Branch Library July 8 at 2 p.m. - Central Library

Author Visit with Kristy Dempsey

Kaleideum Family Passes The Library and Kaleideum (formerly SciWorks and the Children’s Museum) have partnered to provide Kaleideum Family Passes to Forsyth County Library users. Please call your local library for more information.

CHILDREN’S SUMMER READING All programs are for children ages 11 and under, unless otherwise stated. Children under 8 must have an adult caregiver present. Please call the library location of the event you wish to attend for more information.

Carver School Road Branch Library

4915 Lansing Dr., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27105 (336) 703-2910

Mondays at 10 a.m. - Space Movie Monday Take a family film journey through the galaxy with movies dealing with sci-fi and space. Tuesdays at 10 a.m - LEGO STEAM Learn science through play by building with LEGOs, and try to overcome set challenges. Tuesdays at 2 p.m. - Telescope Tuesdays Weather permitting view the sun’s “spots” on Tuesdays, June 11 and 25 and July 9 and 23. Thursdays at 10 a.m. - Crafternoon at Carver Make a take-home craft, using supplies and instruction provided. Fridays at 10 a.m. - Interactive Storytime Why sit for storytimes, when you can dance, move, sing and play? June 5 at 4 p.m. - Girls With A Purpose: Book Tasting Girls grades 2-5 will have a book tasting with selections of some of the latest offerings in the Girls With A Purpose book collection on the menu. June 14 at 10 a.m. - Balloon Lady See page 3 for details.

June 19 and July 17 at 4 p.m. - Girls Who Code: Interest Meeting and Sign Up Girls grades 3-5 and their parents will learn how the club focuses on the Core Values of Sisterhood, Coding, and Impact. Registration for the academic year and waivers may be signed at the meeting. June 20 at 10 a.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. June 28 at 11 a.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. July 2 at 2 p.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 3 at 4 p.m.-Girls With A Purpose: Bracelets and S’mores Our stars will enjoy two STEAM activities today- creating beautiful bracelets and making delicious s’mores. Registration is required. July 25 at 2 p.m.-Bubble STEAM Party and Summer Reading Finale Help us wrap up our Summer Reading season with a bubble craft featuring the Bubble Lady and ice cream.


Central Children’s Library

660 West Fifth St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101 (336) 703-3040

Mondays at 10 a.m.-Toddler Time Stories, songs, and dances for ages 9 months-3. Tuesdays at 10 a.m.-Book Babies Stories, rhymes, and songs for ages birth-2. Tuesdays beginning June 18 at 5 p.m.-Tuesday Night Lights Gaming, crafts, and friendly competitions for tweens ages 8-11. Tuesdays & Fridays at 11 a.m.-Music & Movement Energetic atmosphere of music and dancing for ages 2-6. Wednesdays at 10 a.m.-Move & Groove Storytime, dance, and crafts for ages birth-5. Wednesdays beginning June 12 at 2 p.m.-Ozobots Play with robots. For children ages 7-11. Thursdays at 11 a.m. - Preschool Storytime Stories, rhymes, and songs for ages 2-6. Fridays beginning June 14 at 2 p.m. - Family Flick Watch a family-friendly movie at the library. Please bring your own snacks. Saturdays at 11 a.m. - Family Storytime Stories, rhymes, and songs for children of all ages. June 10 at 4 p.m. - Discovering New Planets Join NASA Ambassador Annette Horsley as we soar through the galaxies to seek out new planets. Ages 7-11. June 13 at 2 p.m. - Attic Salt Theatre: “Greek Myths” See page 3 for details. June 17 at 2 p.m.-Winston-Salem Fire Department Learn about fire safety and explore a real fire engine.

June 20 at 2 p.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. June 24 at 2 p.m. - Big Bang Boom See page 3 for details. June 27 at 2 p.m. - EMS & 911 Training Learn what it’s like to be a paramedic and how to call 911 in case of an emergency. July 1 at 11 a.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 8 at 2 p.m. - Science Tellers: Aliens - Escape from Earth See page 5 for details. July 11 at 2 p.m. -Mad Science of Central Carolina See page 4 for details. July 15 at 2 p.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. July 15 at 4 p.m.- Author Visit with Kristy Dempsey Join Kristy Dempsey for a special visit and storytime featuring her new book, “Papa Put a Man on the Moon.” Program presented by Bookmarks. All ages. See page 5. July 18 at 2 p.m. - K-9 Police Dogs with Corp. Neal Gary & Copper Meet a real K-9 officer of the Winston-Salem Police Department and learn what it’s like to work with animals to solve crimes.

July 22 at 2 p.m. - LEGO Party Come build and play with LEGOs and other non-electronic toys.

July 25 at 4 p.m. - Professor Whizzpop: Blast Off to Books See page 5 for details. July 27 at 11 a.m. - Food Truck Day Outdoor Storytime Celebrate Food Truck Day with a storytime for all children on the children’s library patio.


Clemmons Branch Library 3554 Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, N.C. 27012

(336) 703-2920 Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Toddler Storytime No storytime on July 2. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - Preschool Storytime No storytime on June 13 and July 4. June 10 at 4 p.m. - Outer Space Science We’ll be creating moon phases and experimenting with how impact craters are formed. Be prepared to get messy. Ages 5-10. June 13 at 11 a.m. - Attic Salt Theatre: “Greek Myths” See page 3 for details.

June 17 at 2 p.m. - Space Colony What would space colonies on other planets look like? Join us and build a colony out of recycled materials to support life on another planet. June 17 at 6 p.m. - Storytime at Night All ages are welcome to attend a nighttime storytime. June 19 at 3 p.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. June 24 at 4 p.m. - Big Bang Boom See page 3 for details.

June 27 at 2 p.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. July 1 at 2 p.m. - Spacecraft Build your dream ship or create a model of a famous spacecraft or rover using recycled materials. July 2 at 11 a.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 3 at 1:30 p.m. Family Movie Matinee “Zathura” Two young brothers are drawn into an intergalactic adventure when their house is hurled through the depths of space by the magical board game they are playing. Rated PG. July 8 at 10:30 a.m. - Science Tellers: Aliens - Escape from Earth See page 5 for details. June 13 at noon - Rockets

Build and experiment with three different kinds of rockets: balloon, soda straw, and paper. See which rockets fly the farthest based on the propulsion system and materials used. July 15 at 2 p.m. - Touchdown How do astronauts land safely? Use cardboard, rubber bands, straws, paper, and marshmallows to create a safe landing pod for our two marshmallow astronauts. Ages 5-10. July 22 at 2 p.m. - Icy Planets Participants will explore icy planets to see what secrets they hold. Be prepared to get messy. Intended for ages 5-10, but all are welcome. July 25 at 2 p.m. - Professor Whizzpop: Blast Off to Books See page 5 for details. July 29 at 6 p.m. - Storytime at Night All ages are welcome to attend a nighttime storytime.


Lewisville Branch Library 6490 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, N.C. 27023

(336) 703-2940 Mondays from June 17 to July 29 at 2 p.m. - Reading Buddies Children are paired with teen volunteers to work on their reading for 20 minutes. Registration required. Wednesdays at 10:15 a.m. - Family Storytime Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and activities for families. Meets weekly in June and July. June 15 and July 20 at 11 a.m. - LEGO Book Club Children build LEGO creations based on their favorite books. Bring a book. Ages 5-11. June 18 at 9:30 a.m. - Lewisville Fire Department Visit Meet the Lewisville Fire Department's brave firefighters and see their fire truck. June 25 at noon - Big Bang Boom See page 3 for details. Concert Shallowford Square Park. Rain location -Lewisville Library. June 26 and July 24 at 4:30 p.m. - Sensory - Friendly LEGO Hour Build with LEGOs in a sensory-friendly and supportive environment. Ages 5-11. Registration required. July 1, July 8, July 22, and July 29 at 10 a.m. - Sensory - Friendly Films All are welcome to attend these sensory-friendly family films. July 1- “Space Buddies” (G). July 8- “Treasure Planet” (PG). July 22- “WALL-E” (G). July 29- “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” (PG). July 5 at 10 a.m. - Bright Star Theater: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 9 at 9:30 a.m. - K-9 Unit Visit Meet the police dogs of the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office's K-9 Unit and their human partners. July 23 at 9:30 a.m. - To the Moon and Beyond Go on an interactive journey to the moon, build a space colony and get ready to launch for Mars with NASA Ambassador, Annette Horsley. All ages. July 30 at 9:30 a.m. - Mad Science of Central Carolina See page 4 for details.


Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center 1110 E. Seventh St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27101

(336) 703-2950 June 4 at noon - Galaxy Crafts Create your very own galaxy, then turn it into a piece of art or a bookmark. June 10 at 11 a.m. - DIY Flashlight Constellations This DIY flashlight constellation is perfect for any mini stargazer to enjoy at any time of the day or night. June 15 at 11 a.m. - Space Technology Series: Air-Powered Rockets Build a rocket from recycled materials, harness the air around you, and watch your rocket fly. June 17 at 11 a.m. - Solar System Crafts Channel your inner scientist on how to make a scale model of the solar system. June 18 at 3 p.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. June 21 at 11 a.m. - Science Friday: Exploding Foam Mix it, squish it, build it, and then watch it explode. June 21 at 3 p.m. - Science Friday: Kinetic Sand Using everyday household items, you’ll make sand that you can shape, cut, and mold the way you want. June 22 at 11 a.m. - Discovering New Planets Go on an interactive journey with NASA Ambassador, Annette Horsley. Become an astronaut and explore the galaxy in search of new planets. June 24 at 11 a.m. - Build your own planet Get ready for some out-of-this-world fun. Use your imagination to build your own planet and superhero.

June 25 at 11 a.m. - Star Wars: Arts & Crafts Stormtroopers, ewoks, and wookies, oh my. Build your own furry companion or make a soft and cuddly stormtrooper out of felt. July 1 at 11 a.m. - Moon Rocks Make your own edible moon rocks from rice cereal while we imagine what real moon rocks taste like. July 5 at 11 a.m. - Science Friday: Rainbow-in-a-Jar Find the end of your own rainbow. Make one you can hold in your hands. July 8 at 11 a.m. - Galaxy Sensory Bags Create your own galaxy in a bag, perfect for calming little hands and minds. July 9 at 11 a.m. - String of Planets Craft This craft lets you carry your favorite planets everywhere. July 15 at 11 a.m. - Building Telescopes Create your own telescope and see the vastness of the universe. July 19 at 10 a.m. - Science Friday: Hydroelectric Wheels Make your own wind turbine with common household supplies. August 2 at 11 a.m. - Science Friday: Magnetic Slime Combine the fun of slime with the science of magnetism. Registration required. August 9 at 11 a.m. - Science Friday: Hot Ice

Explore all the crazy things you can do with dry ice.


Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville 248 Harmon Lane, Kernersville, N.C. 27284

(336) 703-2930 Wednesdays at 10 a.m. - Preschool Storytime Meets weekly in June and July. Ages 3-6. No storytime on July 3. Thursdays at 10 a.m. - Toddler Storytime Meets weekly in June and July. Ages 2 and under. No storytime on July 4. June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Star Lab See the galaxies up close at the mobile Star Lab. Shows every half hour. Last show at 4 p.m. All ages. FCPL would like to thank the Davidson County Public Library and the State Library of North Carolina for this program. June 1 and July 6 at 10 a.m. - Storytime at the Park Storytime at the Fourth of July Park in Kernersville (702 W. Mountain St.). Ages 8 and under. June 4 and July 2 at 6 p.m. - LEGO Storytime This interactive and hands-on storytime for ages 2-5 is designed to teach kindergarten readiness skills through LEGO play and storytime. June 7 at 4 p.m.-Sensory - Friendly Film Friday: “Space Jam” Join us for a free family-friendly movie in a sensory-friendly environment. For all families. June 17 at 4 p.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: American Indian Astronomy The sun, moon and stars have great importance to American Indians. Using objects from the collection, learn how different Plains tribes relied on celestial bodies every

day. Tweens will also use native symbols and a variety of materials to decorate a pouch. A STEAM for Tweens program. Rising students grades 3-5. Registration required. June 21 at 10 a.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. June 28 at 4 p.m. - Galaxy Crafternoon Get crafty with these galactic crafts. Ages 5-11. Registration required. July 5 at 4 p.m.-Sensory-Friendly Film Friday: “Lilo and Stitch” Join us for a free family-friendly movie in a sensory-friendly environment. For all families. July 8 at 4 p.m.-Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 15 at 4 p.m.-STEAM for Tweens: Galaxy Slime Monthly STEAM program for grades 3-5. This month, we’ll make galaxy slime. July 19 at 4 p.m. - Galaxy Crafternoon Get crafty with these galactic crafts. Ages 5-11. Registration required. July 26 at 10 a.m. - Summer Reading Finale: Mad Science of Central Carolina See page 4 for details.


Reynolda Manor Branch Library 2839 Fairlawn Dr. Winston-Salem, NC 27106

(336) 703-2960

June 13 at 4 p.m. - Attic Salt Theatre - “Greek Myths” See page 3 for details. June 20 at 10:30 a.m. - Snakes Alive Encounter a variety of reptiles, amplify your knowledge of life science and experience an exciting hands-on opportunity. June 24 at 11 a.m. - Big Bang Boom See page 3 for details. June 24 at 6 p.m. - Sun Down Story Time Cool off and chill out at this evening story time. Ages birth-5. July 1 at 3 p.m.-Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Sensory-Friendly Yoga Practice adapted and traditional yoga stretches in new and exciting ways in this sensory-friendly environment. July 18 at 3 p.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. July 25 at 3 p.m.-Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. July 29 at 6 p.m. - Sun Down Storytime Cool off and chill out at this evening storytime. Ages birth-5.


Rural Hall Branch Library 7125 Broad St., Rural Hall, N.C. 27045

(336) 703-2970 Mondays at 11 a.m. - Toddler Storytime Children birth-2 years, and their caregivers, are welcome to sing, dance and listen during our weekly storytime. No storytime on Monday, July 8. Thursdays at 11 a.m. - Preschool Storytime Children 3-5, and their caregivers, are welcome to join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and flannel board activities. No storytimes on June 20, July 4, and July 25. June 18 and July 16 at 6:30 p.m. - PJ Storytime Nightly storytime filled with songs, stories, and rhymes for families with children of all ages. June 11 at 5 p.m. - STEAM Session: Constellations Create a constellation box to view your favorite constellation indoors. Ages 5-11.

June 13 and July 11 at 11 a.m. - Music & Movement Children and their caregivers can dance and sing to music. Ages birth -5 years. June 15 and July 27 at 1 p.m. - Family Storytime Stories, songs, rhymes, and crafts for children of all ages. June 17 at 5 p.m. - Makerspace Monday: The Solar System Learn about the solar system and then recreate a scale model using string and beads. Ages 5-11. June 20 at 11 a.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details.

June 26 at 4 p.m. - Mad Science of Central Carolina: Rocket Science Workshop See page 4 or details. Ages 5-11. Registration required. July 8 at 11 a.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. July 9 at 5 p.m. - STEM Session: Mars Rover Children 5-11 can use everyday materials to create a Mars rover.

July 15 at 5 p.m. - Makerspace Monday: Earth Children 5-11 can create a scale model of Earth’s layers using clay. July 25 at 10 a.m.-Professor Whizzpop: Blast off to Books See page 5 for details. July 29 at 2 p.m. - Summer Reading Finale Party All are welcome to play games, win prizes, and take home a balloon creation during our finale party.


Southside Branch Library 3185 Buchanan St., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27127

(336) 703-2980 Tuesdays at 11 a.m.-Move & Groove Toddler Storytime Sing and chant, move and groove, learn hand rhymes, and share a book or two. Ages birth-3, with siblings always welcome. No storytime on June 18, June 25, and July 30. Wednesdays at 5:45 p.m.-Any-Age Family Storytime Build brain cells and social skills with stories, songs, rhymes, games and simple crafts. No storytime July 3 and July 31. Thursdays at 11 a.m.-Music & Movement Children birth-6 will develop physically, verbally, socially, and musically as they sing, dance, chant, and play with rhythm instruments. Special guest Nana Watanobe will share Japenese children’s songs on July 11. No storytime July 4 and July 25. June 11 at 5:30 p.m.-Fire Safety Visit with Winston-Salem Fire Department See fire fighters and a fire truck up close while learning to stay safe. (Rain date- June 12 at 5:30 p.m.) June 14 at 11 a.m.-K-9 Visit from the Winston-Salem Police Department Meet a real K-9 officer and learn what it’s like to train and work with a canine to keep our community safe. Fridays at 2:30 p.m. - Family Movies See these movies on Southside’s big screen while enjoying free refreshments. June 14- “LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part” (PG). June 21- “Treasure Planet”(PG). June 28- “Flubber” (PG- 1997 release). July 12- “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (PG). July 19- “A Wrinkle in Time” (PG). July 26- “How To Train Your Dragon: the Hidden World” (PG). No movie July 5.

June 18 at 11 a.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details. June 19 at 11 a.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. June 25 at 10 a.m. - Big Bang Boom See page 3 for details. July 2 at 3 p.m. - Close Encounters of the Balloon Kind The Amazing Mr. Archer brings a new balloon show to our area using his motto, “If you can visualize it, I can balloonitize it!” July 9, July 16, and July 23 at 2 p.m. - Learn Japanese with Nana Watanobe Visiting educator Nana Watanobe will engage children 8 and up in basic Japanese speaking and writing through three successive sessions. Registration required. July 10 at 1 p.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Starboy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. July 11 at 10 a.m. - Origami and Writing Your Name in Japanese with Nana Watanobe Who better to teach origami than a visiting educator from Japan? Anyone age 6 or older is invited to drop in from 10-10:45 a.m. July 17 at 3 p.m. - Air-Powered Rocket Building Build air-powered rockets from recycled materials and watch them fly. Ages 8-16. All materials provided. Registration required. Presented by the Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center.

July 25 at noon - Professor Whizzpop: Blast Off to Books See page 5 for details. July 30 at 11 a.m. - Reach for the Stars Yoga for Children and Families Stretch, breathe, and balance with Lisa Kushner as she takes all ages through different poses. Registration

suggested but not required. Parents and guardians must sign waiver forms before class begins. July 31 at 4:30 p.m. - Summer Reading Finale Celebration Gather to celebrate all your reading with space-themed crafts and snacks, including Oreo cookie lunar


Walkertown Branch Library 2969 Main St., Walkertown, N.C. 27051

(336) 703-2990

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Storytime Enjoy a fun-filled 30-minute program for kids birth-5 with stories, songs, and dancing with a new theme each week. Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. - Music & Movement Lively fun, stretching, dancing, rocking and rolling. Rhymes, chants, and song lyrics develop emerging literacy while everything we do develops rhythm and social skills. Ages birth-5. No music & movement July 4. June 10 at 3 p.m. - What’s It Like to Be Weightless? On places like the moon and Mars, astronauts are much lighter than they are on Earth. In space, they are weightless. Presented by NASA Ambassador Jonathan Ward. Ages 6-17. Registration required. June 12 at 3 p.m. - Marionette “Sleeping Beauty” Hand-carved, beautifully-costumed marionettes enact the play with the help of skilled manipulators. Presented by Stevens Puppets. June 14 at 3 p.m. - Discovering New Planets Go on an interactive journey with NASA Ambassador, Annette Horsley. Explore the galaxy looking for new planets. Ages 6-11. Registration required. June 15 at 11 a.m. - STEAM Exploration: Art Children can explore the “A” in STEAM (Art) by learning to paint in the classic pointillism style that uses small dots of color to create a beautiful image. Registration required. June 17, June 21, July 15, and July 19 at 3 p.m. - Family Movie Matinee Monday and Friday during the third weeks of June and July, Walkertown Branch Library will show the first and second movies in a popular kids series. Come to one or both movies for free. June 17- “Wreck-It Ralph” (PG). June 21- “Wreck-It Ralph 2” (PG). July 15- “LEGO Movie” (PG). July 19- “LEGO Movie 2” (PG). June 24 at 3 p.m. - To the Moon... And Beyond! Go on an interactive journey to the moon, build a space colony and get ready to launch for Mars with NASA Ambassador, Annette Horsley. Ages 6-11. Registration required. June 28 at 3 p.m. - North Carolina Zoo: Animal Stars See page 4 for details. July 5 at 3 p.m. - Bright Star Theatre: “One Small Step” See page 3 for details.

July 8 at 3 p.m. - Sending Apollo to the Moon Look at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, where NASA built the Saturn V rocket inside one of the largest buildings in the world and launched Apollo 11. Presented by NASA Ambassador Jonathan Ward. Ages 6-17. Registration required. July 10 at 10:30 a.m. - Wake Forest Museum of Anthropology: Star Boy- A Blackfoot Legend See page 4 for details. Registration required. July 10 at 3 p.m. - STEAM Exploration: Engineering Kids 6-11 can explore the “E” in STEAM (Engineering) by building air-powered rockets from recycled materials. All materials provided. Presented by Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center. Registration required. July 12 at 3 p.m. - STEAM Exploration: Art Kids 6-11 can explore the “A” in STEAM (Art) by crafting magnificent art. All materials will be provided. Registration required. July 13 at 11 a.m. - Music: Art in Motion What do scarves, paint, and emoji balls have in common? Come explore the relationships between music, motion, and visual art. Presented by Salem College. Registration required. July 22 at 3 p.m. - STEAM Exploration: Technology Kids 6-11 can explore the “T” in STEAM (Technology) by learning the basics of coding with Ozobots. All materials provided. Registration required. July 26 at 3 p.m. - Balloon Lady: Balloonstravaganza See page 3 for details.

The Forsyth County Public Library would like to thank the following for their generous support of Summer Reading:

Partners Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust Bookmarks Kaplan Early Learning Center Contributors Friends of the Library groups from the following locations:

Carver School Road Branch Library, Central Library, Clemmons Branch Library, Lewisville Branch Library, Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center, Paddison Memorial Branch Library in Kernersville, Reynolda Manor Branch Library, Rural Hall Branch Library, Southside Branch Library, and Walkertown Branch Library

Hatch, Hispanic League, Kaleideum, Reynolda House Museum of Art, The Village of Clemmons, State Library of North Carolina Supporters Betty Jo Moore and students in her Wiley Middle School science classes Davidson County Public Library NASA Solar System Ambassadors State Library of North Carolina

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Sylvia Sprinkle-Hamlin, Library Director Elizabeth Skinner, Associate Library Director

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