♣ “Dig into Reading” this summer as the library offers more than 100 storytimes, performances,

hands-on activities, movies and more for children, teens and adults. And it’s all FREE!

The 2013 Summer Reading Program runs June 10-August 3. Children can sign up to tracks books, hours or pages

read in return for reading rewards, and teens and adults can register for prizes and giveaways.

Children: Dig into Reading Two big events for children and parents will anchor the program:

popular local educator/entertainer Fish the Magish will perform at all seven libraries during June; and kid-oriented, parent-friendly

rockers Big Bang Boom will take the stage at six of the libraries during July. Meanwhile, the libraries will feature performers and

educators such as famed children’s author/illustrator Ashley Bryan (Asheboro) and Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher

(Liberty and Randleman), and all kinds of special guests. See the schedule inside for complete details.

Teens: Beneath the Surface Go “Beneath the Surface” for the Teen Summer Reading Program. Lego Mania joins hobbits, pirates, robots, snakes, fossils, volcanoes and more. Asheboro will offer lessons on how to draw pirates and

how to make bamboo robots, while teens in Randleman can join in weekly science-themed events. There’s more: see complete schedules on the back page of this newsletter.

Adults: Groundbreaking Reads While adults explore “Groundbreaking Reads,” they can find out from Dr. Gary Freeze “How Andy met Opie’s Mom”; learn about

Naomi Wise from writer Sandra Redding and get a helping of Randolph County humor from Warren Dixon, among other fun

and informative events. See details on the back page of this newsletter.

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Register online at randolphlibrary.org/ summerreadingadults.html or in person. Submit brief book reviews to be eligible for weekly and grand prize drawings. Grand prizes: Kindle Fire and e-Ink Kindle (one each at Asheboro and Archdale).

EVENTS AT ASHEBORO Tuesdays unless otherwise indicated June 4: Children’s author/illustrator Ashley Bryan, 10 a.m. June 25: Asheboro Reads, Canada by Richard Ford, 2 p.m. June 25: “How Andy Met Opie’s Mom” with Andy Griffith Show expert Dr. Gary Freeze, 6 p.m. July 11 (Thursday): Protect Yourself from Fraud and Scam with NC DOJ Outreach Specialist Brandon Madden, 2 p.m. July 30: Asheboro Reads, The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, 2 p.m. June 25 & July 30: Luna Book Club (books TBA), 7 p.m.

Register at the library for a chance at over $500 in prizes from local merchants; one winner will receive a Kindle. 4 p.m. Tuesdays June 11: Randolph County Humor with Warren Dixon June 18: The Legend of Naomi Wise with Sandra Redding June 25: Writers’ Workshop with Sandra Redding July 9: Front Porch Stories with Bill Thompson (Our State) July 16: Quaker Pottery with Hal Pugh, New Salem Pottery

Register to track your reading and win weekly/grand prizes.

SPECIAL EVENTS June 20: How to Draw Pirates/Rich Powell, 2 p.m.* June 24: The Great Hobbit Quest Scavenger Hunt, June 24 thru August 3 July 16: Sink Holes & Volcanoes with NCSU Geologist Laura Lukes, 2 p.m. July 24: Bamboo Robots, with Charles Wade, 2 p.m.* August 1: 5th Annual LEGO MANIA, 2 p.m.* *registration required—call 318-6803 to sign up.

MOVIES June 11: Thor, 2 p.m.; June 13: The Avengers, 7 p.m.; June 18: Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, 2 p.m. June 27: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, 2 p.m.; July 11: Jiro Dreams of Sushi, 2 p.m.; July 18: The Cave of Forgotten Dreams, 2 p.m.

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Randleman Register at the library to track your reading and for a chance at over $500 in prizes.

3 p.m. Thursdays, 6-12 grades June 13: Mad Science – Volcanoes June 20: Venomous Snakes and Spiders of N.C. with the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences June 27: Stones ‘n’ Bones – Fossil Discovery July 11: N.C. Zoo – Dig into the World “Under Foot” July 18: Mad Science – Robotics

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June 22 (Saturday): “What’s the Big Deal about Coupons” with Coupon Guru Angela Newsom, 10 a.m.

Archdale June 26: The Hobbit kick-off/movie, 2 p.m.; July 17: Movie, TBA, 2 p.m.; August 7: Movie, TBA, 2 p.m.

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Fish the Magish 2 p.m. Thursday, June 20 Big Bang Boom 3 p.m. Thursday, July 25

2 p.m. Thursdays unless otherwise indicated June 13: The Underground Railroad with Miss Susan June 20: Fish the Magish June 27: Dig Up Some Facts and Treasures July 11: Rootin’ Tootin’ Vegetables July 18: Global Worming July 25 (3 p.m.): Big Bang Boom August 1: Gems

Fish the Magish 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 18 Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 16 Big Bang Boom 3 p.m. Tuesday, July 23 11 a.m. Tuesdays unless otherwise indicated June 11: Just Dig It! with Ronald McDonald June 18: Burrow into a Book with Fish the Magish June 25: Earthy Tales: Joe Ferguson, storyteller July 9: Underground Art; All-A-Flutter Butterfly Farm July 16: Buried Treasures with Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher July 23 (3 p.m.): Let’s Rock! With Big Bang Boom

Dig Into Reading w/ Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13 Fish the Magish 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 27 Big Bang Boom 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 18

School-Age 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, ages 5 & up June 13: Dig Into Reading with The Amazing Teacher – Steve Somers June 20: Venomous Snakes and Spiders of N.C. with the N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences June 27: Fish the Magish July 11: Balloon Lady – Donna Pruett July 18: Big Bang Boom

Pre-School 10:30 a.m. Fridays June 14: Worms! June 21: Snakes! June 28: Tractors! July 12: Pigs! July 19: Dirt!

Scholastic Book Fair Monday, July 22-Saturday, July 27

Support for Randleman children’s, teen and adult summer programs provided by: City of Randleman, Wal-mart, McDonald’s Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, Happy China, T-Nails, Randleman Cleaners, KK Mae’s, Freeman’s Florist and Gifts, DJ Nails, Salon 2 Twenty, Head to Toe Salon, Bangkok Cuisines 99, Sunshine Pets, Advance Auto Parts, Crotts Body Shop, South Main Barber Shop, Las

Trancas Mexican Restaurant, Barnyard Café & Grille, The Biscuit Company, Carolina Sport and Spine, Sir Pizza, Papa John’s, Zusan’s Alterations, Curves for Women, Back on the Rack Consignments.

Fish the Magish 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, (Parks & Rec) The World of Amphibians and Reptiles! with UNCG 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 25 (Library) Smokey the Bear Visit 10: 30 a.m. Thursday, July 18 (Library) Big Bang Boom 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 2 (Parks & Rec)

Weekly Events 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays at Archdale Parks & Rec Building unless otherwise indicated; Grades K-8 June 12: N.C. Fossil Club with Charlie Causey June 19: Fish the Magish! June 26: Bat Mania & N.C. Museum of Natural Sciences June 27 (Thursday): Afternoon Craft Time, 3 p.m. (Library) July 10: Under Foot with the N.C. Zoo July 17: Captain Jim is Magic! July 24: Dig into the Past with Wendall Wadell July 25: Movie Time with Gnomeo & Juliet, 2:30 p.m. (Library) July 31: Leash on Life Dog Obedience/Training August 2 (Friday): Big Bang Boom, 10:30 a.m.

Storytimes Preschool Storytime: 10:30 a.m. Thursdays

Fish the Magish 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 20 Book Time with Ronald McDonald 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 25

10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Ramseur Municipal Building June 13: Travel to India with the Kelleys June 20: Fish the Magish June 27: Barbara Linder, NC Cooperative Extension Agent July 11: Sammy the Soil Saver from Randolph County Soil & Water Conservation District July 18: An Egyptian Adventure with Cleopatra aka Kelly Belsinger July 25: Book Time with Ronald McDonald

Support provided by: McDonald’s, Big Daddy’s Pizza, Domino’s Pizza, Wendy’s, Chick-Fil-A, Coleridge Lion’s Club, Friends of the Library, Cause Keepers.

Ashley Bryan, children’s author/illustrator 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4 Fish the Magish 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 International Mud Day: Play in the mud, eat muddy treats! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 29 Big Bang Boom 4 p.m. Thursday, July 18

Weekly Events 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesdays unless otherwise indicated. June 12: Pirates and Treasure: Games, Crafts and Stories June 19: Fish the Magish, 1:30 p.m. June 26: Reed Gold Mine: Digging up gold in NC, 10:30 a.m.; Macon’s Martial Arts, 2 p.m. June 29 (Saturday): International Mud Day, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 2 (Tuesday): Macon’s Martial Arts, 10:30 a.m. July 3: Caving in the Library: Create and Explore our man-made cave July 9 (Tuesday): NC Zoo presents: Underfoot, an exploration of the world of animals under our feet, 10:30 a.m. July 10: NC Zoo presents: Underfoot, an exploration of the world of animals under our feet, 2 p.m. July 18 (Thursday): Big Bang Boom, 4 p.m. July 24: Fossil Digging with Madeline Reed: explore NC’s very own dirt and find ancient marine fossils July 31: Micki Bare and Thurston T. Turtle

Weekly Storytimes: Baby Storytime: Mondays 10:30 a.m., Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. Toddler Storytime: Thursdays 10:10 a.m. All Ages Storytime: Tuesdays 3:15 p.m., Thursdays 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime: Tuesdays 7 p.m. Bilingual Storytime: Every other Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Movies — 4 p.m. Fridays Digging into the Classics: Classic Movies and TV shows for the whole family Fish the Magish

2 p.m. Tuesday, June 18 Big Bang Boom 3 p.m. Wednesday, July 24

1 p.m. Tuesdays unless otherwise indicated June 11: Joy the Clown June 18 (2 p.m.): Fish the Magish June 25: Macon Martial Arts July 1: NC Zoo – Underfoot July 9: Jonna Libbert – Dig Deep! July 16: Dennette Lily – Dig In! July 24 (Wednesday, 3 p.m.): Big Bang Boom July 30: Randolph Soil & Water Conservation

Support for Asheboro children’s, teen and adult summer programs provided by: Asheboro Recycling Center, Asheboro Copperheads, Candy Brooks Dance Studio, Chick-Fil-A, Di’Lishi, Family Sports Center, Henry Vruwink/Family Dentistry, NC Zoo, Roll A Bout Skating Center, Weston’s Feed and Seed.

Support provided by: Archdale Library Friends

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