Catch the Reading Bug Calendar of Events

June 16
Sign up begins

June 18
10:15 am, Storytime
1:00 pm, Wayne the Wizard magic show, all ages

June 24
1:00 pm, The Caterpillars, book group for kids who've completed grades 1-2
2:00 pm, The Monarchs, book group for kids who've completed grades 3-5

June 25
10:15 am, Storytime

June 26
1:00 pm, Lego Building Contest. **Registration required**
Click here to download Lego Contest Rules (PDF)

July 1
1:00 pm, Zoomobile, all ages
6:45 pm, Photo Metamorphosis, ages 11 and up. **Registration required**

July 2
10:15 am, Storytime

July 4-5
Library closed

July 7
The Bug Net opens. Come spend your Bug Bucks!

July 8
10:30 am, The Bassmeister, Curt Strutz with an all-ages program about fishing and lures
1:00 pm, The Caterpillars, book group for kids who've completed grades 1-2
2:00 pm, The Monarchs, book group for kids who've completed grades 3-5

July 9
10:15 am, Storytime

July 15
10:15 am, Storytime
1:00 pm, Creepy Crawly Crafts, ages 7 and up. **Registration required**

July 22
1:00 pm, The Caterpillars, book group for kids who've completed grades 1-2
2:00 pm, The Monarchs, book group for kids who've completed grades 3-5

July 23
10:15 am, Storytime
1:00 pm, Movie: Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. All ages. **Registration required**

July 29
3:00 pm, Traveling Lantern Theater presents The Caterpillar Hunter, a play based on the beloved character of the late Steve Irwin. All ages.

July 30
10:15 am, Storytime

August 6
10:15 am, Storytime
Dusk, Teen Outdoor Horror Movie, ages 11 and up. **Registration required**

August 7
1:00 pm at Liberty Park, Worm Race Finale! You must complete at least one Catch the Reading Bug gamesheet to qualify for this event. **Registration required**

Squirmy’s Garden: Squirmy the worm guides young readers and pre-readers ages 3–6 through Summer reading adventures all about bugs! Weekly storytimes include stories, fingerplays, songs, snacks or crafts.
Young readers may also follow the clues, explore the library, and find Squirmy. He’ll be in a different spot each week.

This program is designed for pre-readers and beginning readers. If your child is in this age group but can already read, consider choosing the Intermediate game.

Bug Defenders: The Bug Defenders’ League is recruiting all readers age 6–11. Buzz through bug-a-licious activities, and decipher puzzling insect brain twisters.

The Caterpillars and the Monarchs (optional book clubs) meet every other Tuesday to talk about buggy books and do creepy crafts.
This program is designed for children who can read to themselves. Crafts may be made with or without the help of an adult, using readily available household items. Instructions are provided.

Metamorphosis! Advanced readers age 11 and up are in for creeptastic, insectile fun at the library this summer. The Teen game sheet is more challenging than the Intermediate, with more difficult puzzles and crafts geared toward an older reader’s level of ability.

Special teen events include Photo Metamorphosis, a hands-on exploration of the new Adobe online program Photoshop Express, and a special outdoor, nighttime horror movie.

Teen prizes include a chance to win an iPod Shuffle!