Programs for Children
The
Tamaqua Public Library offers programs for all members of
the family.
Any questions in regards to any of these programs may be made in person or by calling 570.668.4660.
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Children's Programs Teen Programs Adult Programs
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2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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The summer reading program, beginning on Monday, June 16, will run 8 weeks through the summer, concluding on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 (no program the week of June 30). Three sessions will be held each week based on the age of the participating child. The schedule is as follows:
Monday, 6:00 to
7:30 pm - Ages 7 to 13
Tuesday, 10:00
to 11:00 am - Ages 2 to 6
Wednesday,
10:00 to 11:00 am - Ages 2 to 6
A central idea about bugs will be the focus of each week's program, but don't be surprised to learn about non-bug topics too! The central topics for each week are:
Week 1: Bugs
People Eat
Week 2: Bugs
that Eat People!
Week 3: Bugs
that Beautify
Week 4: Bugs
that Bug Us!
Week 5:
Record-Holding Bugs!
Week 6: Bugs
that Spread Disease
Week 7: Good
Bugs/Bad Bugs
Week 8:
Historic Bugs, Heroic Bugs!
Each program session includes reading stories aloud, activities, crafts, snacks, and fun!
Please call the library at 570.668.4660 to register for the program.
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WEEK 2 OF THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Trooper Robert Wessner from the Forensics Division of The Pennsylvania State Police will be at the library on Monday, June 23 at 6 p.m. (for children, ages 7 to 13) to talk about the science of entomology as it relates to forensic science. Anyone who is a fan of CSI or likes insects should definitely attend.
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CHILDREN'S BOOK PUBLISHED POSTHUMOUSLY BY FORMER TAMAQUA SCHOOL TEACHER
The Littlest Raindrop, a children's book written by a former Tamaqua Elementary School Teacher, Mr. Fred M. Valent, will be read aloud at the library during Spring Story Time on Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, May 7th and during the PA One Book, Every Young Child program on Saturday, April 26th. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, with the author's signature stamped in the book.
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FUN AND GAMES
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Sesame Street Games
Educational games featuring the lovable Sesame Street characters |
Tiger Aki Games
Games for children aged 2-7 |
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Funschool
Educational games and coloring sheets for preschoolers |
Edugames
Spelling, geography, brain teasers for the school-age crowd created by the Houghton Mifflin Company |
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Welcome to HighlightsKids.com
Games and stories including Highlights magazine features and characters |
Play free, fun online games |
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Welcome to Seussville
Fun activities from the doctor of silliness |
PBS Kids Games |
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Primary Games |
Thinks.com |
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Library EventsSummer Reading Club begins June 16
