We have many fun events for the whole family happening at the library this summer. For more information and a complete calendar, please visit our website, www.meadereads.org. You are also welcome to call 270-422-2094 with any questions. Hope to see you at one of these many programs!

1. June 2011
Programs at the

2. Meade County Public Library:
Visit Us Online
Homepage: www.meadereads.org
www.meadereads.blogspot.com

3. Check Out Our E-Readers,
E-Books, and Free Downloads!
Download free music, videos,
audiobooks, and e-books by
visiting our website,
www.meadereads.org

4. Summer Reading 2011
Monday, June 6th-Thursday, June 16th
Weekly sessions for children ages 3-entering 6th grade.
Registration for these programs is required and begins Monday, May 23rd.
Mondays: Ages 3-Entering Kindergarten Wednesdays: Entering Grades 3-4
9:30-11:00, 1:30-3:00, 5:30-7:30 9:30-11:30, 1:30-3:30
Tuesdays: Entering Grades 1-2 Thursdays: Entering Grades 5-6
9:30-11:00, 1:30-3:00, 5:30-7:30 9:30-11:30, 1:30-3:30

5. Summer Reading 2011
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Sign up for Summer Reading starting May
23rd and you could win a $1,000 college
scholarship, digital camera, or other great
prizes! All participants will also receive
free coupons to local attractions.

6. Summer Reading 2011
Special Events at David T. Wilson Elementary
No registration required and all ages welcome.
Magic Around the World with Mark Comley: Friday, June 10th from 1:00-2:00
Storytelling and Crafts with Joann Fitzgibbons: Friday, June 17th from 1:00-3:00
Kentucky Down Under: Thursday, June 23rd from 11:00-12:00
Global Safari Puppet Theater: Friday, June 24th from 1:00-2:00

7. Be a Bookworm!
Listen to stories or read books on your own to
win prizes this summer! Sign up for the
Bookworm program and receive reading logs
which can be turned in for prize entries. The
more you read, the better your chances of
winning! Children who read for at least 5 hours
this summer will also receive a free book.

8. Magic Around the World
Friday, June 10th • 1:00-2:00 PM
David T. Wilson Elementary
Be dazzled by Mark
Comley’s displays of
magic from around
the world!
Free for all ages and
no registration required.

9. African Crafts and Storytelling
Friday, June 17th • 1:00-3:00 PM
David T. Wilson Elementary
Enjoy an afternoon of
African crafts and folktales
with storyteller Joann
Fitzgibbons.
Free for all ages and no registration required.

10. Kentucky Down Under
Friday, June 23rd • 11:00-12:00 PM
David T. Wilson Elementary
Get an up-close look at live
animals from Australia!
Free for all ages and no registration required.

11. Global Safari Puppet Theater
Friday, June 24th • 1:00-2:00 PM
David T. Wilson Elementary
Take a trip around the
globe without leaving
Meade County during this
puppet performance!
Free for all ages and no registration required.

12. Summer Reading Awards Night
Friday, July 1st • 5:30-6:30 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Join us for snacks from around the
world as we draw for the winners of
our many summer contests. All
reading logs and Flat Stanley entries
due by June 30th.
Free for all ages and no registration required.

13. Flat Stanley Staycation
Explore your hometown and save
gas money by having a Staycation
this year! Pick up an entry form at
the Meade County Public Library,
visit 4 of 8 local attractions, and
enter to win prizes!

14. Travel with Flat Stanley
Pick up an entry form at the Meade County
Public Library and send your Flat Stanley
around the world as a part of our Summer
Reading "One World, Many Stories"
program! Decorate and take pictures of
your Flat Stanley with you on vacation or
mail it to a friend. Turn in your pictures to
the library by June 30th for chances to win a
digital camera and other prizes!

15. Little Princess
Tuesday, June 14th • 6:00-7:00PM • Ages 3-7
Brandenburg Primary
Come dressed royally
for a night of
Father’s Day crafts
and activities.

16. Family Movie Night
Tuesday, June 21st • 5:30-7:30PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Watch Gnomeo & Juliet
and eat popcorn with your
family and friends!

17. Teen Drawing Class
Friday, June 24th • 6:00-7:00 PM • Ages 10-17
Meade County Public Library Annex
Professional cartoonist Ted
Nathanson will teach you
all the tricks you need to
improve your drawing
skills!

18. Evanovich Extravaganza:
Smokin’ Seventeen Release Party
Thursday, June 23rd • 6:00-7:00 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
If you think you know everything about
Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum series,
join us for trivia, food, and discussion all
in Plum style.
You may be lucky enough to win a copy
of Smokin’ Seventeen or other prizes!

19. Yoga
Wednesdays • 10:00 AM • 6:30 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Held at Brandenburg Methodist Church 6/8 & 6/15
Yoga is a unique way to improve the flexibility and
strength of your mind, body, and life. In addition to
the stress-relieving capabilities, it has been doctor
recommended for its core strengthening and spinal
stabilization.
Improve your posture, mood, and concentration
with all levels of experience welcome.

20. Beginning Yoga
Wednesdays • 5:00 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Held at Brandenburg Methodist Church 6/8 & 6/15
This class is a perfect introduction to the many
physical and mental benefits
of yoga. No experience needed
and all equipment is provided.
Please sign up at the front desk.

21. Family History Writing Classes
Every Thursday from 1:00-3:00
MCPL Local History and Genealogy Area
Prepare your family story for inclusion in
the upcoming Meade County History Book.
Learn the best way to write your family
history and receive one-on-one help from
experienced writers.

22. Paper Crafts
Thursday, June 2nd and 30th • 5:00 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Give someone you care about a handmade card or gift
this year. Stamp, color and decorate cards, with all of
the materials supplied. Registration is limited,
so sign up at the front desk.

23. Basket Weaving
Wednesday, June 22nd • 12-4 PM
Meade County Public Library Annex
Discover the art of basket weaving! All levels of experience welcome
and participants are asked to bring their own supplies.
See the front desk for more information.