SPRING-SUMMER YOUTH SERVICES

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2012

How Does Our Garden Grow?  Part 1
Children’s Garden:  Get Ready to Grow:  Compost!

11 AM Saturday, May 19

Help us plant a Children’s Garden You Can Eat!   But before we get to plant, we have to get the ground ready for planting.  Come in and compost with us.  Community gardener Terrie Hampel will lead the program with expert advice on how to get to get your garden started the right way.  

 How Does Our Garden Grow?  Part 2
PLANTING
11AM Saturday, June 2

We’re ready now to get started planting that yummy garden.  Come in and plant with us.  Community gardener Terrie Hampel will lead the program with expert advice on how to plant an edible garden.

Gamefest with Joel Tacey
2 PM Saturday, June 9

Game Master Joel Tacey hosts a video game event featuring Rockband, Guitar Hero III,  Dance Dance Revolution Supernova and SuperSmash Brothers Brawl.  Drinks and snacks will fuel the players and Goofy Prizes will reward top players.    


Summer Reading Program
Kick-Off Event

Opening Day
“Draw your Dream”
Bookbag 1 - 4 PM Monday, June 11

Signup begins for "Dream Big,"
Hackley Pulic Library's summer reading program.  Kids register, pick up their reading logs, try for prizes in the cloud-jumping  cakewalk, make fun dream –themed crafts and a batch of your own dreamy creamy ice cream.  

Special project:  Get your free “What are your dreams?” bag to draw  your wildest dream on.  (While supplies last)

Literary Landmark Ceremony
4 PM Tuesday, June 12

Hackley Public Library has been named a
literary landmark.  Come join us in celebrating our new honor as we dedicate the landmark celebrating the works of author Verna Aardema.  

The program will include a reader’s theatre of Verna Aardema’s story “Who’s in Rabbit’s House” by local children.  

The program starts at the Muskegon Museum of Art, next door, with reception in the Youth Services department of Hackley Public Library.

Make Your Own Dream Board
(Vision Board)  Reach your goals
Wednesday, 2 PM  June 13

Kids create the life that you want to lead by making a dream board.  Create your own vision board with pictures and words and things that are important to you and watch your life change.  We will show you how to visualize a dream and begin to make it a reality.

Vikki Gasko-Green , Ventriloquist
Dream Big - Read
 2 PM Friday, June15   

Ventriloquist  Vikki Gasko-Green presents an imaginative re-make of the classic story of Peter Pan, as the audience helps Hank the polar bear achieve his dream of becoming a pirate.  A cast of funny characters, including “Stinker Bell” the skunk make this a memorable event.

Dream Big with the Yarnspinners
&  make a Father’s Day Card!
1 PM Saturday, June 16

Enjoy a tale or two about dreams and  folk tales by Literary Landmark author Verna Aardema (for ages 4 to 10 with the Yarnspinners,
Muskegon’s favorite storytelling troupe.   
After the stories, stay and make
a special card for Dad.

Dream Big Game Begins
10 AM Monday, June 18
Registration required where indicated
Groups must register to attend ANY event

Starting today kids will earn fun reading incentives when they play the Dream Big game.    A Read to Me version lets all ages play.   Kids can play any day they've read a book since their last visit.  

Animals Around the World
2 PM Wednesday, June 20

This program is up-close, hands-on, safe and fun, truly unforgettable experience looking at live animals from different countries, and diverse ecosystems.  Students will learn about the animals indigenous to various areas and their characteristics and behavior patterns.

Lego Mania  Family Fun Day
2 PM Monday, June 25

Create your own world with legos and duplos.  Come on in.  We’ll supply the legos.  
You supply the imagination.

Patriotic Crafts
2 PM Wednesday, June 27

Get ready for the 4th of July with patriotic
make-and-take projects.  We’ll create
Muskegon Skyline Firework Paintings,
air –powered sky rockets and enjoy special
patriotic treats.  Join in the fun and celebrate.

Fairy Day
2 PM Saturday, July 7

Kids who love Fairies won’t want to miss this.  We’ll make “fairy accessories,” join a Fairy
Parade and discover surprises in a Fairy Hunt.   Fizzy Faerie drinks and Elf Cookies will
complete the fun.  Come in costume, if you like.   Signup required.  Registration opens June 1

Bedtime Stories I
6 PM Tuedsay, July 10

Enjoy preschool stories with a bedtime snack.  
Miss Cassandra will share the fun.

Drummunity
2 PM Friday, July 13

Lori Fithian will bring her collection of instruments from all around the world
(including some of her own made from recyclables) for a fun, energizing drum –
community experience.  We will drum on the lawn between HPL and the Muskegon Museum of Art.  Share the beat with  us.

Martial Arts in the Library
2 PM Saturday, July 14

Karate Master Saloman demonstrates the art of karate and the skills needed to practice martial arts.

Zeemo the yo-yo man
2 PM Tuesday, July 17

Zeemo’s one man circus will include a fast moving blend of juggling, comedy,  balancing stunts, as well as award winning yo-yo tricks.  Entertaining for children ages 3—103!

Making Art with Ronace Hogan
2 PM Saturday, July 21

Muskegon High School art teacher, Ronace Hogan will stop by to work on an art project with children in the library.  Come join in the fun.       

  Bedtime Stories II
        6PM Tuesday, July 24
Enjoy preschool stories with a bedtime snack.  Miss Cassandra will share the fun.

How Does Our Garden Grow? Part 3
11 AM Saturday, July 28

This is the day we’ve been waiting for!  We will see what Is ready to eat!


Lego Mania Family Fun Day
2 PM Saturday, July 28

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Create your own world with legos and duplos.  Come on in.  We’ll supply the legos.  
You supply the imagination.

Brad the Magician     
2 PM Tuesday, July 31

Magician Brad Lancaster will perform magic tricks with his quick wit and great sense of humor to inspire children to Dream Big this summer.  
Enjoy a magical afternoon with us.
 
Kid’s Flea Market
1-4 PM Thursday, August 2
(Rain date 1-4 PM Friday, August 3)

Kids run their own booths, selling old toys, books & games, card collections, stuffed animals and more.  

50 cent price limit keeps things fun

Registration required.  Phone 722-7276 ext. 230

The kids' Flea Market provides a grand finale for our summer reading program's "Dream Big" activities.  Children will run their own booths (parent help is recommended) and keep the money they earn.  A 50 cent price limit per item will keep things fun and safe for all. 

Sales ideas include old books, collectibles, stuffed animals, fast food prizes, puzzles and craft items.  Lemonade stand yummies are good sellers, too.  Please DON'T bring used clothing or other items of interest to grownups only.

Sellers should bring their own tables and chairs or a beach blanket to sell from. 

Bedtime Stories III
6 PM Tuesday, August 7

Enjoy preschool stories with a bedtime snack. Miss Cassandra will share the fun. 

Motown Party on the Lawn
6:30PM Wednesday, August 8

There’s a new band in town and they will perform
some of the greatest hits from Motown on the lawn between HPL and the Muskegon Museum of Art.  Join J.R. Simmons and his crew dancing under the blue, blue sky.  

Audience participation includes hula hoops,  
sing-a-longs and a dance contest.