L ake Community Branch
11955 Market Avenue N, Uniontown OH 44685 • 330.877.9975
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S tory Times
Get your child ready to read with stories, songs and fun.
Baby Story Time
Ages newborn–23 months w/caregiver Tuesdays • 11:15 am–Noon •( Jun 4, 11, 18, 25; Jul 9, 16, 23
Toddler Story Time
Ages 2–3 years w/caregiver Wednesdays • 11:00–11:30 am •( Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 10, 17, 24 or Thursdays • 11:00–11:30 am •( Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25
Preschool Story Time
Ages 3 ½–5 years Wednesdays • 10:00–10:30 am •( Jun 5, 12, 19, 26; Jul 10, 17, 24 or Thursdays • 10:00–10:30 am •( Jun 6, 13, 20, 27; Jul 11, 18, 25
6th Annual Plant Swap
Saturday, May 4 • 10:00 am–Noon Adults: Got a green thumb? Need to thin out your garden? Come and acquire new and unique plants for free. Plants should be healthy and disease free.
Knitty Gritters Knitting Club
Mondays • 11:00 am–1:00 pm May 6, 20; Jun 3, 17; Jul 1, 15, 29; Aug 5, 19; Sep 16, 30 Adults: Bring your current knitting project, see what others are knitting and stay in the loop.
Mystery Book Club
Tuesdays • 2:00–3:00 pm • Adults: Moderator Joe Sourini. May 7 ���� Shadow Woman by Linda Howard Jun 4 ����� The Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter Jul 2 ����� Nano by Robin Cook Aug 6 ���� Suspect by Robert Crais Sep 3 ���� Shadow Creek by Joy Fielding
Mother’s Day Tea
Tuesday, May 7 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Learn how to host a proper tea party and celebrate mom and all she does.
FEATURED EVENTS Computer Classes............................ 8–9 Little Theatre Performances..............19 Photo Contests...................................... 7 Pups and Pages...................................15 Rosemary Wells, Author Visit............... 5 Summer Reading Challenge............6–7 Teen Jeopardy........................................ 7
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Stark Scene • Summer 2013
Ramen Club
Fridays • 3:00–5:00 pm May 10; Jun 21; Jul 26; Aug 23 Teens: Explore Japanese culture and watch anime.
Talk To Me
Tuesdays • 2:30–3:30 pm May 14; Jun 25; Jul 16; Aug 27 Teens: Have suggestions for programs? Heard about a great new book or movie? This is your time to let our teen librarian know what you want.
8th Annual Lake Community Branch Photo Contest
Presented in partnership with Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club Jun 3–Jul 27 • Library Hours Judging on Tuesday, Jul 30 • 6:00–8:00 pm Ages 8 up: Entry forms can be picked up at the Lake Community Branch. Submit photos by Jul 27.
Summer Reading Kick–Off
Wednesday, Jun 5 • 1:00–4:00 pm All Ages: Music, food and fun to launch a summer of “exercising your mind!”
Wii Are Fit – Fusion Open Play
Thursdays: Jun 6; Jul 11 • 2:30–4:00 pm Teens: Play video games and hang out with your friends. Exercise has never been so much fun.
Basic Camera Settings
Tuesday, Jun 11 • 6:00–7:30 pm • Adults: Join Bob Moffitt from the Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club and learn what all the numbers and menus on your camera are for. Bring your camera.
Explore the Mind of Andy Warhol
Wednesday, Jun 12 • 2:00–3:00 pm •( Grades K–5: Examine the visual world of artist Andy Warhol. Staff from the Massillon Museum will teach you printmaking techniques, and you can take home your own Warhol inspired artwork.
Ooh! Ooh! Pick Me!
Thursday, Jun 13 • 2:30–3:30 pm Teens: In celebration of Audio Book Month, participate in our 1st ever Audio Book Speed Dating program. Listen to one minute of several audio books to find the perfect one for you. Plus, get a pair of free earbuds just for participating.
World of Difference Interactive Show
Monday, Jun 17 • 11:00 am–Noon •( Grades K–3: Work up a sweat singing and dancing in this interactive workshop with Lindsay Bonilla.
Author Amanda Flower
Tuesday, Jun 18 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Join Amanda Flower, an Agatha– nominated local mystery author, who started her writing career in elementary school.
Meet Author Linda Castillo
Wednesday, Jun 19 • 2:00–3:00 pm • Adults: New York Times bestselling author Linda Castillo will discuss and sign her newest book Her Last Breath, an Amish mystery thriller, which takes place in Holmes County. Books will be made available for purchase and signing.
Yoga for Kids
Wednesday, Jun 26 • 2:00–3:00 pm •( Grades K–5: Exercise your body and your mind during a relaxing yoga session.
Booked on Tuesdays Book Club
Tuesdays • 6:00–7:30 pm • Adults: Enjoy great books and connect with people. Jun 25 ��� The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Jul 23 ���� The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Aug 27 �� The Watch That Ends the Night by Allan Wolf
Teen Jeopardy Tournament
Monday, Jul 1 • 2:30–4:00 pm • Teens: The winner from each branch will be invited to compete at the systemwide Teen Jeopardy Championship. See more details on page 7.
Explore History with an American Girl
Tuesday, Jul 9 • 2:00–3:00 pm •( Grades 2–5: Enter Felicity’s world of 1774 Williamsburg. Play games, make a colonial craft and sample food from that time.
Meth Lab Community Awareness
Tuesday, Jul 9 • 6:30–7:30 pm • Adults: Officers from the Akron Police Department specializing in methamphetamine related crime will provide information for community members.
Take Better Photos
Tuesday, Jul 16 • 6:00–7:30 pm •( Adults: Join Bob Moffitt from the Quail Hollow State Park Camera Club and learn the basics of composition, lighting, and what contest judges look for. Bring your camera.
Get in the Game!
Thursday, Jul 18 • 2:00–3:00 pm •( Grades K–5: Get up and move as we take outdoor games to a whole new level.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Monday, Jul 22 • 6:00–6:30 pm •( Grades Preschool–2: Bring your teddy bear or stuffed animal to listen to stories, tuck him in and say good night. Pick up your teddy bear the next day.
Christmas in July
Thursday, July 25 • 2:30–4:00 pm •( Teens: There are six more months ‘til Christmas… but why wait? Seasonal snacks provided.
Hello Kindergarten
Thursday, Aug 1 • 10:00–11:00 am •( Kindergartners: Students are invited to a special story time to welcome them to kindergarten.
Tell Me About It! Book Club
Wednesday, Aug 7 • 2:30–3:30 pm Grades 6–12: Talk about your favorite books and read some new ones.
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