JHLS Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading Program Calendar by jacksonhindslibrarysystem

Table of Contents Program Calendar

Medgar Evers Library pgs. 1-4

M.W. Alexander Library pgs. 5-9

Bolden/Moore Library pgs. 9-10

Fannie Lou Hamer pgs. 10-11

Willie Morris Library pgs. 11-13

Raymond Public Library pgs. 14-16

Ella Bess Austin (Terry) Library pgs. 17-18

Lois A. Flagg (Edwards) Library pgs. 19-20

Beverly J. Brown (Byram) Library pgs. 21-22

Quisenberry Library (Clinton) pgs. 23-24

Evelyn Taylor Majure Library pgs. 24-30

Medgar Evers Library

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Adventures with Nurse Jennifer and the MS Baptist Hospital - 10 am

Let’s go on a Health Adventure with the MS Baptist Hospital and Nurse Jennifer! Nurse Jennifer will read fun story time books and present crafts about healthy living and will also share important lessons about ways to stay healthy. She will share information about what happens when we go to the doctor and will show and demonstrate to kids nursing equipment such as the stethoscope. Everyone will also participate in fun stretching activities and will receive snacks and prizes. The Organ Wise Guys will also be joining us!

Adventure with Uncle Story and the MS AG Museum - 10 am

The Uncle Story Puppet Show will provide a fun-filled adventurous literacy experience that includes a handson activity at the end.

Seatbelt Safety fun with Buckle Bear and Ollie Otter - 10 am

Join Buckle Bear and Ollie Otter for some seat belt safety fun!

Let’s go on a magical adventure with Magician, Dorian LaChance - 10 am

The Uncle Story Puppet Show will provide a fun-filled adventurous literacy experience that includes a hands-on activity at the end.

Chuck E. Cheese Adventure10 am

KIDZ BOP and Chuck E. Cheese are teaming up to bring you loads of dancing adventurous summer fun prizes.

Rollover Simulator Truck, Mini Rover and Papa Smurf - 10 am

The Rollover Simulator Big Truck, the Mini Rover Bus and Papa Smurf will demonstrate the importance of wearing your seat belts.

PG. 1

JUNE

Myrtle the Turtle Anti-Litter Program

10 am

Ms. Connie and Myrtle the Turtle to talk about litter on Mississippi roads and highways and what children and their parents can do to keep Mississippi beautiful.

Bicycle Helmet Program - 10 am

Bicycle Helmet safety and prevention program. Free bicycle helmet fitting free bicycle helmets for everyone in attendance.

Senator John Horhn Adventurous Story Time - 10 am

Come on an adventurous journey as Senator John Horhn joins us for story time! There will be book readings snacks and fun crafts for all.

MS Museum of Natural Science

10 am

Mr. Corey Wright of the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science will put on an amazing show with his furry, scaly friends at the Medgar Evers Library. Come join the fun!

Freedom Ranch - 10 am

Freedom Ranch provides excellent animal care and fun, educational programs to all attending their programs.

Come embark on a scientific adventure with “Professor Universe”. 13 14 17 18 20 21

Proffessor Universe - 10 am

PG. 2

Tooth Fairy Adventure

10 am

Take a tooth fairy adventure with the MS State Department of Health and learn all about caring for those pearly whites! .

WMPR Radio Host, Mr. Othor Cain

10 am

Journalistic media professional and youth advocate, Othor Cain, will be leading the Story Time at the Medgar Evers library on June 25, 2024 at 10:00 AM. He will be telling stories and encouraging the youth to tell their own stories. It’s safe to expect a good time will be had by all.

JULY

Hattiesburg Zoo - 10 am

Everyone will love learning about all the animals, conservation, and connecting with nature.

Sammy Soil and Friends

10 am

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Move To Learn

10 am

The Move to Learn program helps children as well as adults refocus and increase their time to stay on task. Join us for a great time of physical movement activity and fun.

Bayou

10 am

Town Puppet

Show

BAYOU TOWN Musical Puppet Theatre is a fun-filled, 30-minute, living storybook performance of “Welcome To Bayou Town!”

Story Time with special guests from the Soil and Water Conservation District - Hinds County, Miss. and Sammy Soil. Children and adults will enjoy eating healthy fruits and vegetables as they learn about how foods are grown from the soil.

An Adventure with The Honeybees! 10 am

Learn about Honey Bees and their lifecycle. Kids can see inside a real hive and make their own pollinator station.

Jackson Fire Department 10 am

The firemen will discuss with the kids what they’re supposed to do if there’s a fire in their house. The kids then get to enter into the smoke house where they will practice firsthand what to do.

PG. 3

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Aaron Honeysucker and The Line Dancers

11 am

Grab your partner, Let’s Dance! Aaron Honeysucker and his Line Dancing friends are visiting for a Line Dance Class! Go ahead, grab your partner and register for a 1 hour beginner class. We’ll see you there!

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl

10 am

Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl are mascots for the United States Forest Service. Smokey the Bear is attributed with the motto “Only YOU can prevent forest fires,” as a way of bringing awareness to activities that could potentially harm our forests. Woodsy Owl is at the forefront of pollution prevention and can be credited with the motto “Give a hoot, do not pollute!” Come find these environmental inspirations at the Medgar Evers Library on July 12th at 10 AM!

Party with the Girl Scouts!

10 am

Join us and help end Summer Reading with a “BANG”! The Girls scouts of MS will be celebrating the end of summer reading with us at the library! There will be story times, food, music and much more! Girl Scouts create the world they want to live in and strive to make it better every single day. There will be prizes, too! Come join the fun!

Animal Rescue League

10 am

This will be an outside under the trees event with the MS Animal Rescue League. There will be animal stories and fun crafts, too! Kids will also explore how to stay SAFE around dogs and help prevent bites from occurring. Children will learn how to safely interact and approach certain animals, as well as learn how to read body language when they seem nervous.

PG. 4

M.W. Alexander Library

JUNE

03 05 04 06

Alexander’s 2024 Summer Reading Open

House All Day (9 am to 5 pm)

The 2024 Summer Reading starts today, June 3, 2024 with a theme of “Adventure Begins in Your Library”. We will start this celebration off with fun games and activities, snacks and signing up for summer reading, get a library card or replacement card to start your summer adventures. This year we have a special challenge for this summer reading. This adventurous challenge awaits for all patrons as they engage in the bird watching, here at Alexander. Complete the activity card to claim your special prized on June 28, 2024 and July 12, 2024.

Roll Over Simulator 10 am

When we travel on a bike, skates, scooter or plane, this entertaining presentation by the MDOT will give information the importance of seat buckle safety. All ages are welcome to come.

Trustmark Bank

10 – 11 am

Trustmark Bank is inviting you to participate in the adventures story time and fun interactive activities for the students. All ages are welcome to come. If you would like more information, please call us at 601-354-8911.

Girl Scout Adventures 10 am

Join us for an exciting and fun adventure with our area Girl Scout troupe for a fun and creative adventures. All ages welcome to come.

Movie Matinee Showing of Pompeii

“No Warning, No Escape” 2 pm

Pompeii a slave-turned-gladiator finds himself in a race against time to save his true love.

Trustmark Bank

10 – 11 am

PG. 5

It’s Volcanic Lava Slime Day 10 am

Ever been curious about volcanoes? Come learn about volcanoes and what makes them explode. Then we will make some volcanic lava slime. All ages are welcome to come. 07

Bicycle Safety 10 am

The Mississippi Department of Transportation will present a program on bicycle safety. All ages welcome to come.

Traveling: Step by Step 3 pm

First Class Cruise & Vacation Agency, will be taken us on an adventure by teaching us The informative do’s and don’ts for traveling on your adventure(s) to see parts of the world around you.

Adventures: See, Feel, and Learn with the MS Museum of Natural Science

Join us for an adventure, where we can see and touch fascinating animals out of their natural environment.

Move To Learn 10 am

Let’s get active at the Margaret Walker Alexander Library at our Move to Learn program!

MDOT is inviting you to participate in the adventures story time and fun interactive activities for the students and arts and crafts. All ages are welcome to come. 10 11 12 13 14 17

Myrtle the Turtle 2 pm

Bingo Adventures 10 am & 3 pm

Come join us for a new twist on Bingo here at the library and win some fantastic prizes.

It’s A Crafting Day 1–3 pm

Crafting is an adventures way, of making your adventures keep being a part of your everyday life. Time to show case your adventures in a special way by displaying them in your home, office or wearing them.

PG. 6

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Adventure Time with Uncle Story! 10 am

Today’s story time is the adventurous around the world with Uncle Story form the MS Agriculture & Forestry Museum. All ages are welcome to come.

Freedom Ranch 11:30 am

Freedom Ranch presents various animals to see and maybe touch. They will highlight, how the animals are our friends and the adventurous ways we a can help by studying them to help them survive.

Professor Universe Adventure Time at Alexander 2 pm

Come join in the fun with Professor Universe. He will take you on an adventurous journey on the important comedian side of learning science. All ages are welcome to come.

Sammy Soil 10 am

Our friend Sammy Soil will be taking us on an adventure with story time about nature and making an arts & crafts fun project! All ages are welcome to come.

Emoji: Name Your Adventure 1 pm

The interpretations of what is an emoji and bring it to life with a craft created by you (the master of the master piece). Ages 6 and up.

Trustmark Bank

10 – 11 am

PG. 7

Passport “STREAM” Day at Alexander 10 am

Join us in the fun of making your travel journal or travel diary. From the sights you see to the delicious foods you eat. This journal is a great place to capture these memories and a place to tell your stories of adventures. All ages welcome to come.

Movie Mania

10 am Showing: Encanto is a movie about the adventurers of a family with special magical unique gift that leads to healing, and forgiveness.

2 pm Showing: Moana about the epic adventure of an energetic, teenage girl who is keen to set sail on a daring mission to save the people on her island.

A Movie Just 4 You 11 am

Jungle Cruise is about a theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through the jungle.

JULY

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A Nature Collage “STREAM” Day at Alexander 10 am

Join us in the fun of this fantastic nature walk. On this adventurous nature walk let’s all collect leaves, flowers, and small sticks to make our nature collage.

Smokey Bear 10 am

Come join us as Smokey the Bear tells the adventurous life of the forest protector. Smokey will teach us about nature and how to prevent fire in the forest that will help save the trees and animals. All ages are welcome to come.

Artic Breeze Slime Day 10 am

The Arctic is a region that is extremely cold and windy, as it sits at the top of the world covered in sea ice. Have you ever tried to make Arctic slime? Well, let’s make it together. Ages 5 and up are welcome to come.

Myrtle the Turtle 10 am

MDOT is inviting you to participate in the adventures story time and fun interactive activities for the students and arts and crafts. All ages are welcome to come.

PG. 8

The Animals Talk at Alexander 11:30 am

Join us in exploring the various animals of the Hattiesburg Zoo.

A Movie Adventure 11 am

San Andreas is a disaster movie about a family trying to survive when the 810-mile San Andreas fault running through the spine of California gives way.

Adventure Begins at Your Library Finale 10 am - 2 pm

Let’s celebrate! It is officially the last day of the Summer Reading Program and we are excited about all. Join us as we celebrate all day, carnival style. We will have games, crafts, special guests, refreshments, and so much more for the entire family! If you would like more information, please call us at 601-354-8911.

Bolden/Moore Library

JUNE

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Uncle Story (Ag Museum) - 10 am

Freedom Ranch will be at the BoldenMoore Library July 3rd at 1p.m. They will bring different species for students to learn about and possibly touch.

Move to Learn - 10 am

Move2Learn will be at the BoldenMoore Library June 13th at 1p.m. This program is all about movement: feet and boost learning, creativity, and time on task.

PG. 9

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Freedom Ranch - 1 pm

Freedom Ranch will be at the BoldenMoore Library July 3rd at 1p.m. They will bring different species for students to learn about and possibly touch.

Uncle Story (Ag Museum) - 10 am

Freedom Ranch will be at the BoldenMoore Library July 3rd at 1p.m. They will bring different species for students to learn about and possibly touch.

Fannie Lou Hamer Library

Safety Adventures with Rover - 10 am Rover, the rollover simulator, is a truck cab that spins on its own axis at 35 MPH to simulate a rollover crash. MDOT Provides community outreach and education, encouraging preventative safety measures.

Magician Dorian LaChance “Finder Keepers – Your Library, Your Adventure!” - 10 am

Meet Dorian LaChance, a Magical Storyteller who blends comedy, magic, and puppets to create a unique, educationally significant program that the children and parents will NEVER forget! “Finder Keepers – Your Library, Your Adventure!” will entertain, motivate, and educate even the most reluctant of readers.

Queen Bee Adventures - 9:30 am

Mr. Busby and Dr. Harris will educate the public and inspire future beekeepers on the importance of honeybees for our food supply and the issues impacting honeybee health. Join us as we learn about the real Queen Bee.

PG. 10

Golden Key Line Dance - 1:30 pm

Start your line dancing adventure with the Golden Line Dancers. Meet incredible instructors and learn new moves while sneaking in some exercise. Not only is it a wonderful way to stay fit, but it is also a fantastic opportunity to meet new people and form lasting friendships. Do not be intimidated if you have never tried it; line dancing is easy to learn and suitable for all skill levels. So, wear your dancing shoes and join the fun

02 JULY

Smokey Bear’s Wildfire Adventures - 10 am

Our forests are precious. Not only are they places of beauty and outdoor fun, but we also rely on trees for fuel, food, raw materials, and medicine. Even more importantly, trees and plants in the forest ensure that the Earth’s temperature is livable and that we have enough oxygen to breathe. Smokey Bear will share safety tips on how we can help prevent wildfires.

Wild Adventures Awaits - Zoo Creatures10 am

EdZOOcation allows the Hattiesburg Zoo to share its amazing animals and conservation efforts. The zoo educates children and adults about different animal species, their care, and their importance worldwide. The zoo’s Ambassador Animals helps education staff members share more about the world’s most fascinating creatures and their habitats. Join us for a wild adventure.

Willie Morris Library

JUNE

Fire Safety with Firefighters - 10 am

Children will learn about fire safety and the jobs of firefighters. They will get a chance to tour the firetruck and learn about the equipment. 03

Rover the Simulator - 10 am

Move to Learn is an organization that works to improve Mississippi’s health and encourage students to stay motivated to learn through movement. 05 07 10 12 11 21 24 26

MDOT is bringing their rollover truck, Rover, who can spend on an axis of 36 MPH. Cloth dummies known as the Buckle Family will be placed inside the truck to illustrate the effects of a rollover crash on unrestrained occupants.

Dentist and Oral Health - 10 am

Children will learn how to properly care for their teeth and identify foods and practices that can be harmful. They will also complete interactive activities and win prizes.

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - 11 am

For this program, children will learn about Mississippi’s endangered species and wildlife. They will also get a live demonstration of some of these animals.

Children’s Literature Celebration - All Day

We will celebrate children’s literature with an all-day celebration of scratch art bookmarks, popsicles, and free books!

Myrtle the Turtle - 10 am

Children will learn about environmental pollution and effective ways to keep the environment clean. They will also learn the importance of recycling and how to keep their neighborhoods beautiful.

Professor Universe - 12 pm

Professor Universe will take children on an interactive space journey to learn about the planets, stars, and other fun facts about science.

Law Enforcement - 12 pm

Various law enforcement (State Troopers, Jackson Police Department, Hinds County Deputies, SWAT, K-9) will be at our branch to teach children about their jobs and how each force works together to protect communities. They will show them cool defense methods or tricks.

Move to Learn - 1 pm

PG. 12

Adult Paint and Sip - 1-4 pm

Our host Steve Hendrix will guide patrons on how to perfect their painting skills while enjoying great conversation, music, and food. 28

JULY

Magician Dorian LaChance - 10 am

Magician Dorian LaChance will perform a wonderful magic show to stimulate creativity and imagination.

Adventures in the Sun - 10 am

To celebrate July 4th, children will be invited to participate in a mini field day. They will enjoy bubbles, snacks, chalk, popsicles, and games on this day.

Hattiesburg Zoo - 11:30 am

The Hattiesburg Zoo will bring various animals to our branch and discuss facts about them.

Program: Wildfire Prevention w/ Smokey Bear10 am

Smokey Bear will be at Willie Morris to teach children how to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect habitats. They will also get a chance to take pictures with him.

End of Summer Reading Field Day - 10 am

Smokey Bear will be at Willie Morris to teach children how to prevent human-caused wildfires and protect habitats. They will also get a chance to take pictures with him.

Freedom Ranch - 10 am

Freedom Ranch will bring rehabilitated birds and other animals for a live viewing. 01 03 08 10 12 19

JUNE Raymond Public Library

Books and Tea on Tuesday - 10 am

An hour of delightful and thoughtful conversations about books while enjoying freshly brewed tea.

Planning the Perfect Vacation - 4pm

Move to Learn is an organization that works to improve Mississippi’s health and encourage students to stay motivated to learn through movement.

Raymond Library Summer Music Series 3pm - 5pm

An invitation to musical artist(s) who would like to perform (one performance a week) at the Raymond Library.

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Every Thursday Summer Reading Kid’s Trivia - 10 am

Join us for an evening of Summer Reading Trivia on Thursdays! Parents must register because space is limited to 10 participants per game.

MS Dept. of Rehabilition Services - Bike Helmet Giveaway - 10 am

Kids will learn about bicycle safety. We will also be giving away helmets. Due to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Every Thursday Summer Reading Kid’s Trivia - 5pm

Join us for an evening of Summer Reading Trivia on Thursdays! Parents must register because space is limited to 10 participants per game.

PG. 14

Dorain the Magician - 5pm

Join the Raymond Library for a magical adventure with Dorian the Magician! Due to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Every Thursday Summer Reading Kid’s

Trivia - 5pm

Join us for an evening of Summer Reading Trivia on Thursdays! Space is limited to 10 participants per game. Parents please RSVP at the library.

Music Together with Tara Toney- 10 am

Let’s gather together and enjoy a musical adventure! Due to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Move to Learn - 1 pm

Let’s get active at the Raymond Library at our Move to Learn program! Due to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Hales Pony Tales - 10 am

Due to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Every Thursday Summer Reading Kid’s

Trivia - 5pm

Join us for an evening of Summer Reading Trivia on Thursdays! Space is limited to 10 participants per game. Parents please RSVP at the library.

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PG. 15

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JULY

Freedom Ranch - 10 am

Freedom Ranch is coming to Raymond Library to showcase live animals! Do to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

Summer Dance Camp 8th - 12th

1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Want to learn how to dance? Join the Raymond Library’s Summer Dance Camp! Parents must register in person at the library. Space is limited to 20 students.

MS Museum of Natural Science - 10 am

Let’s embark on an adventure with the MS Museum of Natural Science and experience live wildlife. Parents must register in person at the library. Space is limited to 20 students.

Join us for the finale of our Summer Reading Kid’s Trivia! Parents must register in person at the library. Space is limited to 10 participants per game. Parents please RSVP at the library. 03 08 10 11

Summer Reading Kid’s Trivia Finale - 10 am

PG. 16

JUNE Lois A. Flagg (Edwards) Library

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Fathers of Mississippi -

June 1-30

All Day

Freedom Ranch is coming to Raymond Library to showcase live animals! Do to space limitations, we are asking all daycares and large groups to please RSVP.

SRP Drawing

June 1 - July 15

All Day

Adventure Begins at your library! And at the end of every adventure is a great reward! For every event at the Edwards library you attended at the Edwards Library your name has been put in for various prize drawings!

Story Time 2:00 pm

Join us for Storytime as we listen to fun stories, dance to silly songs, and enjoy fun crafts together.

MS Museum of Natural Science

10:00 am

Let’s embark on an adventure with the MS Museum of Natural Science and experience live wildlife.

Adventures in STREAM: Toothpick Sailboats 2:00 pm

Adventure Begins at Your Library, so let’s take an adventure as we learn how to construct a sailboat and learn about wind power and how it makes things go!

Story Time 2:00 pm

Join us for Storytime as we listen to fun stories, dance to silly songs, and enjoy fun crafts together.

PG. 17

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Adventures in STREAM: Wood Bending

Bracelets

2:00 pm

Adventure begins at your library, so let’s take an adventure as we learn about the power of hot water and how it can take some of the most rigid objects and make them bendable. We’ll learn to bend wood into bracelets and then decorate them!

Crafting Hour: String Art

2:00 p.m.

Join us at the Lois A Flagg Library in Edwards as we get crafty! This month we’re going to make String Art, come and help make some fun designs! You won’t want to miss this fun hour of laughs, community, and crafting!

JULY

Sammy Soil 10 am

The MS Soil and Water Conservation along with special guest Sammy Soil is coming to the Edwards Library for fun activities.

Story Time - July 16 & 30

2:00 pm

Join us for Storytime as we listen to fun stories, dance to silly songs, and enjoy fun crafts together.

Adventures in STREAM: DIY Ice Cream

2:00 p.m.

Adventure begins at your library, so let’s take an adventure as we learn about chemistry and thermodynamics as we make Ice Cream to ward off that summer heat! Join us for the fun!

Story Time

2:00 pm

Join us for Storytime as we listen to fun stories, dance to silly songs, and enjoy fun crafts together.

Crafting Hour: Rock Painting

3:30 pm

Join us at the Lois A Flagg Library in Edwards as we get crafty! This month we’re going to do Rock Painting, come and help make some fun designs! You won’t want to miss this fun hour of laughs, community, and crafting!

PG. 18

Ella Bess Austin (Terry) Library

JUNE

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Fun Adventures N tha Sun! All Day

Mon - Thurs

This program is for kids and teens who want to get active outside having fun in the sun including various games and activities.

6 weeks of S.T.R.E.A.M - 2 pm

Program is Every Tuesday until July 9th

STREAMING does not only mean watching content such as movies and television shows through electronic devices and smart TVs. Did you know that S.T.R.E.A.M. is common in education and stands for (Science Technology Research/Reading Engineering Art and Math)? Come and dive into a new world of STREAMING with a different activity every Tuesday of each week during summer reading that require kids and teens to use critical thinking while exploring their creativity.

Showtime Movie Matinee - 1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a movie at the library with light refreshments.

12 Under Your Wings - 1:30 pm

This programs is for kids to teach them about safety awareness and how to behave safely and avoid creating hazards that could place themselves or others at risk.

Move To Learn - 10:30 am

Let’s get active at the Terry Library at our Move to Learn program!

Celebrate Juneteenth! - 10:00 am - 11:45 am

Celebrate Juneteenth with the library by participating in an exciting game show event for adults to see who knows all about Juneteenth and its importance. The winner of the game show event will receive a special prize! Trivia and crafts will also be available for kids and teens.

PG. 19

Showtime Movie Matinee - 1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a movie at the library with light refreshments.

12 Under Your Wings - 1:30 pm

This programs is for kids to teach them about safety awareness and how to behave safely and avoid creating hazards that could place themselves or others at risk.

MS Museum of Natural Science - 11:00 am

Let’s embark on an adventure with the MS Museum of Natural Science and experience live wildlife.

Angie Hales Petting Zoo - 10:00 am

We welcome everyone to join us at the Terry Library with Angie Hales Petting Zoo to enjoy the company of friendly animals!

JULY

6 weeks of S.T.R.E.A.M - 2 pm

Program is Every Tuesday until July 9th

Fun Adventures N tha Sun! All Day

Saturday (August 3rd Last Day)

This program is for kids and teens who want to get active outside having fun in the sun including various games and activities.

Showtime Movie Matinee - 1:30 pm

Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a movie at the library with light refreshments.

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PG. 20

JUNE Beverly J. Brown (Byram) Library

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Movie Mondays - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Every Monday, there will be an age appropriate movie for children.

Little Learners - 1:30-2:00 pm

Every Tuesday

We will have a brief story time which will include questions about what pictures are on the page. We explore our colors, shapes, and numbers in our activity room, with games. Sometimes, we will also look for ways to explore our colors, numbers and shapes in the children’s section of the library (especially when little learners start moving around).

Storytime with Marcel the Camel - 4:00 - 4:40

Every Tuesday

We will have story time and engage in a related arts and crafts project. For Summer Reading, the crafts will be more extensive than the paper crafts we make during the school year. They will be more of a “Summer Camp” level: Popsicle sticks, craft gems, beads, clay, etc.

What’s it

Wednesdays - 4:00 - 4:40

Every Wednesday

There will be a non-fiction focus (dinosaurs, things that fly, etc) where the children will have a pile of books available. We will discuss the subject at hand and they can ask questions. We will learn together. Byram Staff will read ahead of time for conversation starters. We will then have an interactive project relative to what we have learned about.

Weekly STEAM

Every Thursday

Every Thursday there will be a STREAM activity set up in the Dragon’s Lair activity room of the Library. These activities vary in form. They may be a series of riddles that can only be solved by using multiple recourses in the library; crafty, imaginative activities that are book related (some will be contests); puzzles; Keva Plank activities; or trap or escape box activities that require critical thinking. While circulation and/or management will be there to answer any questions and give feedback, this is an independent project. However, we encourage team work between patrons.

PG. 21

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Girl Scouts - 10:00 am

The Girls Scouts are coming to the Byram Library for fun activities and exciting adventures.

Move to Learn - 1:00 pm

Let’s get active at the Byram Library at our Move to Learn program!

MS Museum of Natural Science - 10:00 am

Let’s embark on an adventure with the MS Museum of Natural Science and experience live wildlife.

JULY

Movie Mondays - 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Every Monday, there will be an age appropriate movie for children.

Little Learners - 1:30-2:00 pm

Every Tuesday

Storytime with Marcel the Camel - 4:00 - 4:40

Every Tuesday

What’s it

Wednesdays - 4:00 - 4:40

Every Wednesday

PG. 22

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Weekly STEAM

Every Thursday

Quisenberry (Clinton) Library

JUNE

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Girl Scouts - 10 am

The Girls Scouts are coming to the Quisenberry Library for fun activities and exciting adventures.

MS Museum of Natural Science - 12 pm

Let’s embark on an adventure with the MS Museum of Natural Science and experience live wildlife.

Myrtle the Turtle - 2 pm

MDOT with Myrtle Turtle is coming to the Quisenberry Library to educate and entertain students about environmental conservation! All ages are welcome to come.

Magician Dorian LaChance - 2 pm

Join the Clinton Library for a magical adventure with Dorian the Magician!

Professor Universe - 1 pm

Come embark on a scientific adventure with “Professor Universe”.

PG. 23

JULY

Smokey Bear - 12 pm 03 01 03 09

Freedom Ranch - 11:30 am

Freedom Ranch is coming to Raymond Library to showcase live animals!

Evelyn Taylor Majure (Utica) Library

JUNE

Make It Take It Saturday - 10 am

We’ll have a story time reading of I am a Tornado Drew Beckmeyer. Afterwards, we will make a tornado out of bottles and discuss about tornado safety. Children will create a weather safety book to draw/list what they should do in bad weather and make an emergency list of items to have.

Movie Madness - 10 am & 2 pm

Every Saturday in June

We will watch movies on Saturday. The morning movie will be for juveniles and the afternoon movie will be for teens and adults.

STREAM: Daily Event - 1-2 pm

Mon - Thurs & Sat

We complete a STREAM activity daily. The activity will start with reading a book and an experiment to follow.

Freedom Ranch - 11:30 am

Freedom Ranch is coming to Raymond Library to showcase live animals!

Bird Watching - 10-11 am

Children will color their own binoculars and explore outside to see if they can find any birds. They will then use tablets to scan QR code and explore birds. For Storytime there will be a reading of Emperor Penguin, Feathers Together, and Harriets Ruffled Feathers.

PG. 24

Ready, Set, Read (Daily Storytime) - 10-11 am

Virtual National Park Excursion - 10 am

We will explore a National Park through a virtual tour and discuss places we have been. Patrons will be challenged to add places they have been to in the United States on a map that we will display. We will be using VR Google glasses to give everyone an immersive experience.

Travel Adventure Memory Board - 4-5 pm

Teens will use foam board and fabric to create a memory board. They will highlight trips and travels they have had on this board. We will use their memory board to develop commercials to highlight a place or event.

STREAM: Let’s Make Crystals - 10 am

Kids will use materials to make crystals. We will also read books about crystals and rocks.

Cricut Crafting Made Easy - 10 am June 8 & July 18, 2024

We will explore Cricut crafting. June we will work on paper craft for Father’s Day and July we will work on making thank you cards to be used after the Utica Festival.

Ice Tea Day - All Day

We will explore the teas that are consumed in different regions of the world and offer a taste of tea and the ways it is prepared and consumed.

The Great Book Chase - 10 am

Kids will participate in an outdoor obstacle course. They will answer questions about a book, solve riddles and puzzles, and have an adventure while walking to find clues to the next part of the course. The course will be a timed adventure.

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Vacation Tile Coasters - 4-5:30 pm

Teens will use cork board and tiles to a make coasters. They will use the Cricut and ipad to find images to print and add to their tile version. They will make vacation coasters of where they have been or places that they want to visit.

PG. 25

Movie Madness - 10 am & 2 pm

Every Saturday in June

Kids watch the movie James & the Giant Peach. They will use a travel log to detail in words or pictures where James went on his journey. The afternoon movie will be Arthur the King. We will discuss marathons and the role dogs play in human intercations.

Adult Craft Day - 10 am

Adults will participate in a crafting adventure at the library. They will use canvas and paint to display a summer adventure.

Adventure Cupcake Day - 4-5 pm

Teens will participate in a cup cake decorating contest. Their cupcake must tell the tale of an adventure they have had. Judges will be there to judge the cupcake and prizes will be awarded for the winner.

Ice Cream Soda Day - All Day

Everyone will have the opportunity to make ice cream using Ziploc Bags. We will use a recipe to make Ice cream soda flavor. Those who wish can make plain vanilla and use soda to make an ice cream soda float.

Professor Universe - 10 am

Professor Universe will get kids to explore what they know about science through magical discoveries.

Glow in the Dark adventure contest - All Day

Kids will participate in an glow in the dark adventure contest by creating a picture using glow in the dark materials. They will then submit their creations to be judged by a panel.

Ms Natural Museum of Science - 10 am

The Museum of Natural Science will present to kids different animals and discuss with the kids the habitat of the animals. Kids will have an opportunity to pet those animals that are safe to pet.

Move to Learn - 10:30 am

Move to Learn will be here to get kids active and moving. Kids will understand how being active impacts their ability to focus and learn.

PG. 26

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Angie Hales Petting Zoo - 3 pm

The Angie Hales Petting Zoo will present animals to kids and give them an opportunity to pet those animals. Kids will also learn about different animals during the program.

Library Olympic Games - 11 am - 4 pm

Patrons will compete in Library Olympic Games. 1. Balance book on head and walk a certain distance. Put a list of books in Alphabetical order. Find a list of items (5) from the shelves. Library Puzzles and riddles. Prizes will be given and a winner determined.

Girl Scouts - 10 am

The Girls Scouts are coming to the Utica Library for fun activities and exciting adventures.

Camera Day - Walking Tours will be at 9:30, 11:30, and 2:30.

Patrons will learn about cameras. The will be given disposable phones to take pictures of things in Utica. Those patrons with phones or tablets will take pictures with their devices and print them to develop a Look Around Utica Foam Poster to display in the Library giving them credit for their work.

Stream: Lego Mindstorm Robotics - 10 am

Kids will use the robots they have created to program the robot to follow light, sound, and voice commands.

JULY

Utica Scavenger Hunt - All Day

July 1-July 27, 2024

Patrons will be given a map and clues to work on a scavenger hunt. As they journey on this scavenger hunt, they will snap a picture to send to detail the marker or place they have visited. Places will be local places in town that will display a QR code or locations with a highway Marker. Prizes will be given at the end of the hunt.

The Challenge is On - All Day

July 1-31, 2024

Each week a coloring page will be available for kids to color and win prizes. Teens will have a puzzle challenge they will have to solve, and they will use to win prizes. Prizes will range from a snack bag to being able to create their own shirt/mug design.

PG. 27

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Freedom Ranch - 10 am

Freedom Ranch will be at the Utica Library to discuss wildlife that they have rescued and the role each animal plays in our ecosystem. They will then display the animals to others and allow those who want to pet those animals.

Book Capsules - 10:30 am

Kids will take their favorite book and make a book capsule. They will design their book capsule with stickers and materials to tell the title of the book without putting the title in the picture. The display will be used as a part of the activities hosted on July 27th Utica festival.

Video Game Day - All Day

We will host video game day. We will use the Wii or the Kinect system and allow patrons to enjoy video games and a workout.

Glow in the Dark Paint Along - 4-5 pm

Teens will have the opportunity to paint pictures using glow in the dark materials.

Make your own sundae

10 am, 11 am, 2 pm, & 3 pm

We will read a book, then kids will use art to create a paper sundae. Them adults will use ice cream cups and toppings to create their own sundae.

Make It Take It/Stream Saturday - 10 am

On STREAM Saturday we will use tissue/paper towel holders to make a game to drop poms poms in a series of mazes. We will also make a sling shot using pom poms and tissue holders.

Cricut Craft

1:30-3:00 pm

We will host a let’s personalize my water jug. We will design decals to place on our water jugs.

PG. 28

Gummi Worm Day - All Day

9:30, 11:30, 2:30, 4:30

We will host taste test of gummy worms all day. At 9:30, 11:30, 2:30, and 4:30 we will make our own gummy worms. We will read a book about the invention of gummy worms and discuss the chemical reaction to go from a liquid to a solid.

Garden in a Box? - 4 pm

We will take a box and use it to make a vegetable garden. We will also use a two liter bottle to aid in keeping our plants self watered.

Let’s Write an Adventure - 11 am

Kids will get to write their own adventure story and illustrate with pictures.

Adventure Playlist - 4 -5 pm

Teens will develop a playlist to listen to that becomes our Adventure Playlist. Teens will use music sources that are on their phones and free sources that they have. They will develop a name that tunes game to share that we will use during the July 27th festival.

Let’s Build a Log Cabin - 11 am -12 pm

We will use popsicle sticks and shoe boxes. A variety of materials will be available to build a log cabin. We will start with a book about log cabins and then create our cabin.

Virtual Trip - 4-5 pm

We will host a virtual trip to some of the top gardens in the world. We will use google VR glasses that patrons will use their phones with to explore this trip. People without a phone will see the movie version using our display screen. 15 16 18 22 24 25

Unbreakable Code - 4 -5 pm

We will talk about Indian tribes and war codes. Teens will see examples of codes and use one we have to write a message or develop their own code to send a message.

PG. 29

Bingo

- All Day

Utica will host a Homegrown Utica festival. As a part of the festival, the unveiling of the mural on the wall of the library and patrons will have the opportunity to place their hand print on the wall of the library. We will have activities going on that day. We will use Stream and art activities so that patrons and the community see what activities we can offer at our libraries.

Harry Potter Day- 10 am

We will display the books and host activities related to the Harry Potter books. We will also watch one of the movies that day also.

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