Juliette Hampton Morgan Memorial Library (Main Branch)
245 High Street
240-4991
Preschool Storytimes
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
in the Children’s Room

July 1
Art project octopus chairs
The Octopus: Phantom of the Sea
Octopus and Squid Scary Creatures
We will transform the purple chairs into octopus

July 8
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Ice Cream Cones for Sale
On a Pirate Ship
Listen to Pirate Jake and sing the pirate song. Learn how ice cream is made and eat a sample of Blue Bell ice cream. Do some water experiments if there is time!

July 15
Splash
Splish Splash
Wave
Come ready to experiment with sand and water. What causes waves? Please dress to get wet and bring your beach towel.

**July 21 at 1 p.m.**
End of Summer Party!
Mark Seymour will be here to entertain us. Have you met your goal? There will be a drawing!
Remember your goal is 15 books read by July 21.

All elementary (K-5th grade) programs will be Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m. in the auditorium
We will read a chapter or two every week of Dark Day in the Deep Sea by Mary Pope Osborne and Sea Monsters by Mary Pope Osborne and Natalie Pope Boyce.

July 7
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Ice Cream Cones for Sale
Learn how ice cream is made and eat a sample of Blue Bell ice cream. We will have some water activities, so dress to get wet.

July 14
Summer Science Guy
Several science experiment books will be available. We will make slime, so dress for the mess!

**July 21 at 1 p.m.**
End of Summer Party!
Mark Seymour will be here to entertain us. Have you met your goal? There will be a drawing!
Remember your goal is 15 books read by July 21.

“Make Waves @ Your Library Teens” For those entering grades 6 through 12
10 a.m.-noon in the
Young Adult Department

July 7
Portable Picture Frame Day
All you need is: scissors, an empty CD case, double stick tape, a photo, a piece of scrap ribbon, a large Popsicle stick. Come out and let’s make a picture of you.

July 14
Jonathan Conner, Montgomery City-County Public Library, will entertain you with “Making Waves at the Library.”

July 21
SUMMER PARTY!

Coliseum Branch
840 Coliseum Boulevard
271-7005
Summer Reading Program for ages 4-12 Fridays, 10 a.m.
(We will have a special Movie Time for ages 0-3 at the same time in the Conference Room.)

July 2
No program today
Happy 4th of July!

July 9
Make a Splash with NASA
Fred Hughes, Retired Design Engineer with NASA, Huntsville, will tell us about the beginnings of the U.S. Space Mission.

July 16
Make a Splash with Movie Day
(The time of Movie Day may begin before 10 a.m. Call 271-7005 to find exact name of movie and the time.) ***Reading Logs are due today. Turn yours in to receive a reading certificate July 23.***

July 23
End-of-Program Celebration
Join Melinda Mills, professional entertainer, as she shares her stories through music. *Reading certificates will be given to everyone who turned in their Reading Logs last week. Gifts will be given to those with the highest number of books recorded onto their Reading Logs based on age levels.

Governor’s Square Branch
2885-B E. South Blvd.
284-7929
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

July 6
Special guest “The Talking Tree” (Cynthia Jancaterino), Montgomery Clean City Commission, will present to the children ways that water benefits all woodsy animals and plants.

July 13
“Staying Safe in the Water,” presented by Sgt. Walter Lacey, Montgomery Marine Police

July 20
Awards Party

Summer Reading Program
for K5-5th grade
Thursdays @ 10 a.m.

July 1
Yo Ho Pirate Day, presented by Sam Wallace, adjunct drama professor at AUM. Role playing pirate stories.

July 8
“A Tasty Frozen Treat,” presented by Todd Lucas, Blue Bell Creameries.

July 15
“Staying Safe in the Water.” presented by Sgt. Walter Lacey, Montgomery Marine Police

July 20
Awards Party

Hampstead Branch Library
5251 Hampstead High St., Ste. 107
244-5770
Summer Reading Program for ages 5-10 Fridays, 10 a.m. RSVP required due to limited seating.

July 2
No program

July 9
Make a Splash with Ms. Donna Woodfin of the Fish & Aquarium Services for Schools and Libraries. Ms. Woodfin will present tips and advice on how to start your own home aquarium.

July 16
Make a Splash with Ms. Melinda Mills as she presents Learning Through Song. Certificates will be presented to all participants who completed their summer reading logs. Prizes will be presented to the top readers.

Rufus A. Lewis Branch
3095 Mobile Hwy.
240-4848
Preschool Storytime
Mon. & Wed., 10 a.m.

July 5
Pout Pout Fish
The Fish Who Could Wish
Let’s color a happy fish &/or complete a pout pout fish word
find

July 7
For those of you who missed Deputy Dave, the Robot Dog, last month, he will be here again to entertain & share safety information.

July 12
Come and be wowed by Mr. Jonathan Conner as he reads, entertains and dramatizes

July 14
Come meet The Talking Tree, a Montgomery Clean City Commission representative in full tree costume, who will address environmental issues such as Anti-Littering, Recycling & Consevation

July 19
My Visit to the Aquarium
We will watch an aquarium video

July 21
End of Summer Library Program Party featuring Steve Burgess, Maynard Magic & Music
Hula Hoop Contest

Rufus A. Lewis Library
Teen Summer Reading Program
Mondays, 2 p.m.

July 5
Dr. Paul Pogue, Alabama State University, motivational speaker
Arts & Crafts (Make water wave bracelets)

July 12
C.L. Robinson, transition from school to military
Transition from high school to college

July 19
End of Summer Bash with Mark Seymour
“Be Your Best” Summer Party

Adult Program
July 20 @ 10 a.m.
311 Call Center
Answers to frequently asked question regarding Montgomery’s non-emergency call center will be provided by Mike Stoudenmier with the Emergency Management Agency.

E.L. Lowder Branch
2590 Bell Road
244-5717
Preschool Storytimes
Fridays, 10:15 a.m.

July 9
Rainbow Fish: We Get Along Swimmingly (VIDEO)
Craft Activities: Fish hanger

July 16 @ 1 p.m.
Summer Library Program Party Blow-Out featuring Mark Seymour

July 23
Froggy Learns To Swim
Craft: Coloring Activities - Froggy

July 30
Five Little Sharks Swimming in the Sea
Swim Like a Fish
Craft: Coloring Activities - Sharks

Rosa L. Parks Branch
1276 Rosa L. Parks Ave.
240-4979
Preschool Storytimes
Wednesdays, 10 a.m.

July 7
Dr. John Van Valkenburg, noted historian and Mark Twain enthusiast will thrill the children with his fossil collection and Indian artifacts.

July 14
Steve Burgess of Maynard Magic and Music will mesmerize kids with his magic tricks, music and ventriloquism.

July 21
The Big Green Bus, a mobile gymnastic center, provides stunts and tumbling fun for our young participants.

Pike Road Branch
4013 Pike Rd.
244-8679
Kids & Youth Hour
Tuesdays @ 3:30 p.m.
for ages 4-12

July 6
No program; holiday week

July 13
Cruising to a Luau

July 20
Dippin’ in the Chocolate Fountain

Pine Level Branch
20 Kohn Dr., Pine Level
584-7144
Pine Level Storytime group has combined with Pike Road.

Pintlala Branch
255 Federal Rd., Pintlala
281-8069
All programs start at 10 a.m.

July 8
Joan Means, Branch Head at Governors Square Library and MCCPL, children services,
makes a splash with storytime.

July 13
“Fish and More”
Doug Darr, Alabama Dept. of Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries

July 15
“Water Wonders” (H2O)
Ms. Terri Leonard, Pintlala
Elementary 2nd-grade teacher
What do you know about H2O?
Water Cycle Wheel, Riddle Time
We’re All in the Same Boat
Craft: Toy Styrofoam Boats

July 16
“Head to the Beach”
Ms. Ursula Hardy, Pintlala
Elementary 6th-grade teacher
What do you take to the beach?
Young Cam Jansen and the Double Beach Mystery
Things You Find at the Beach
Craft: Decorate sun visors and flip flops

July 20
“Just Moved Alabama”
Brenda Henson, 4-H agent, Alabama Cooperative
Extension System
Simple ideas to get you moving for an easy living come with a nutritious snack.

July 22
Blue Bell Ice Cream
Todd Lucas, territory manager with Blue Bell Creameries
Learn about the daily operations of ice cream factories.
End our program with a “SPLASH”

Ramer Branch Library
5444 State Highway 94
(334) 562-3364
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.

July 12
Water Filtration Process, Tracy Woodall, Dunbar Ramer School

July 19
Graduation Celebration!

Millbrook
3650 Grandview Road
Preschool Story Hour
Thursdays, 10 a.m.
“MAKE A SPLASH” summer program every Thursday morning through July 15. Come join Miss Angie for the fun! Listen to stories and make a craft to take home.
Deadline for books to count toward goal is July 16.
Awards ceremony will be held at the Millbrook Civic Center July 21 at 10 a.m. All children who participate receive a certificate.
We will also have entertainment, door prizes, refreshments and lots of fun!
Wednesday mornings are
Summer Program Family Movie Day. All movies start at 10 a.m. Pajamas, pillows and blankets are welcome! Bring a beverage in a closable container and we will provide the popcorn!
July 7: Free Willy
July 14: IMAX Under the Sea

Wetumpka
212 S. Main St.
(next to Wetumpka Depot)
567-1308
www.wetumpkalibrary.com
Preschool storytimes
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10 a.m.
Attention, all first- through sixth-graders! Join us July 6 at 2 p.m. at the Wetumpka Civic Center for your chance to “Make a Splash...
Read @ Your Library”
(Summer Reading Program).
July 6: Beach Carnival
KEEP READING............
July 30: Journals due by 6 p.m.

Autauga-Prattville
Library
254 Doster Street, Prattville
Call 365-3396 or visit
http://www.appl.info
Preschool storytime every Tuesdays at 10 a.m. for toddlers through five years old. Includes stories, craft and snack!
Children must be able to sit independently for 15-20 minutes. Parents must remain in the library at all times.
After-school storytime every Thursday at 4 p.m. for grades K-3. Includes stories, craft and snack!! Parents must remain in the library.
P.A.W.S. Dogs are back! Every Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., come read to our furry, four-legged friends!
Summer Reading Program events end July 29.

July 1
Magic Tree House Club, 1:30-3 p.m.
Dark Day in the Deep Sea

July 6
Champ, Prattville High School mascot, at 10 a.m.

July 8
Magic Tree House Club, 1:30-3 p.m.
Eve of the Emperor Penguin

July 13
Henry and Mudge Day
at 10 a.m.

July 15
Magic Tree House Club,
1:30-3 p.m.
Moonlight on the Magic Flute

July 20
P.J., Prattville Junior High School mascot, at 10 a.m.

July 22
Magic Tree House Club,
1:30-3 p.m.
A Good Night for Ghosts

July 27
Animals from the Montgomery Zoo, at 2 p.m.

July 29
Magic Tree House Club,
1:30-3 p.m.
Leprechaun in Late Winter