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Did You Know?
Catch up with all that's available at the Library
DID YOU KNOW #1
It is summertime at the Library!
The Summer Reading Program kicked off on Saturday, June 24, with games, fun activities, and delicious treats! But did you know - it is for ADULTS ALSO?! You can make it a family activity if you have children, or have fun with it all on your own!
DID YOU KNOW #2
The RAFM Library offers online resources to:
• Ancestry.com
• Hoopla & Libby for e-books and audiobooks.
• Chilton Library for automotive repair manuals.
• Learning Express Library for study prep/practice tests for CLEP, Dantes, AFOQT, ASVAB, CompTIA+, and much more.
• Courses, textbooks and learning support from Tutor.com, Universal Class and O'Reilly.
• Mango Languages.
• And so much more!
Check out the online catalog at usafelibraries.org. Click "Your Library" and select "Mildenhall". Your library card is all you need to access this and thousands of
ABOVE: RAF Mildenhall Library other resources. If you don't have a card, it only takes five minutes to get one.
Stop in today - Phil, Karen, Sarah, Julie and Danielle are looking forward to meeting you!
Library Scavenger Hunt
Available all month
Search around the library for the hidden pictures. Once you find them all, you can choose a prize from the treasure box! New scavenger hunt starts every Monday!
Storytime & Music
Wednesday, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 • 11 am – 1 pm
Join us every Wednesday for Storytime where we will read a story and create a craft! Following Storytime we’ll also have a fun session of making music as a way to Find Your Voice! Sign up in person at the library or send us an email at rafmlibrary@gmail.com
STEAM Friday
Friday, July 7, 14, 21 & 28 • 2 pm – 4 pm
Join us throughout the summer for an afternoon of fun, hands-on STEAM activities! Floam making, ice-cream in a bag, exploding paint canisters and much more! Don't miss a new STEAM activity very Friday!
Paws & Read
Wednesday, July 19 • 2 pm – 4 pm
We are partnering with the American Red Cross UK PaWs Program for a very special day at the library! Sign up for a 15-minute slot to read to the newest PaWs Volunteer, Ella, a four-year-old golden retriever! This is open to all ages and sign ups can be as a family or as an individual. Email rafmlibrary@gmail.com to sign up.
Not Your Mother’s Book Club
Come join our online book club! You can share what you’re reading, what you want to read, what you have read in the past or post any questions you might want answered! More information on our Facebook page (@RAFMLibrary).
Find Your Voice Video
Submit a 30-second video about the way you Find Your Voice! Your video can be about anything you are passionate about! Do you Find Your Voice through dancing, or singing? Maybe it’s through playing videogames or being in a play! The videos will be brought together into one fun video and shared at the end of our Summer Reading Program! Last day to submit a video is Friday, August 11. Post your video to: www.share.vidday.com/e/o-h70kd2
Writing Competition
Do you have a passion for writing or storytelling? Submit a story, an essay, a comic, fanfic, or a poem to our Summer Reading Program Writing Competition. Limit of 7,500 words and must be legible, typed is preferred. Open to all ages! Deadline: August 3, 2023. Email your submission along with your name (anon/pen names allowed) and age to: StoryContestRAFMLibrary@gmail.com
Library Closures
Monday, July 3: Closed for USAFE Day
Tuesday, July 4: Closed for Independence Day
Wednesday, July 12: Closed 1 pm - 5 pm for MSG Training Day.
