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Summer Reading Events 2011
July 22, 2011 by Webmaster
Here are photos of some of the events from this year's Summer Reading Program.
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Here's a video from juggler Jason Huneke's June 7 performance at Bennett Martin Public Library:
Here's a video clip of the Kokyo Taiko Drummers performing at Walt Branch Library on June 29:
Here is a brief video from newsNetNebraska about our recent Sky Watching program at Gere Branch Library!
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Summer Reading Events 2010
August 04, 2010 by Webmaster
Here are photos and videos of some of the events from this year's Summer Reading Program and Teen Summer Reading Program.
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Here's are three videos from Eiseley's "Animals From Around the World" event:
A video of the Kokyo Taiko Drummers performing at the Bennett Martin Public Library:
How to Make a Hydro-Bracelet, from the program at the Bennett Martin Public Library:
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Summer Reading Events 2009
July 28, 2009 by Webmaster
Here are photos of some of the events from this year's Summer Reading Program and Teen Summer Reading Program.
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Included are photos of presenters from the Lincoln Saltdogs, the Academy of Rock, the Lincoln Symphony Orchestra, Mad Science of Iowa, Circus Minimus Puppetry, Puppets and Company, and Lincoln City Libraries staff.
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Catch the Reading Bug - Summer Reading Program Events
July 15, 2008 by Webmaster
| Registration begins May 1! Here is a list of all of this year's Summer Reading Program events. A branch-by-branch list of events is here.  Friday, May 30, 20083:30 - 5:30 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Get Buggy @ Your Library! Kick off the summer right! Join all the creepy-crawly librarians at Anderson Library for crafts, balloon animals, face painting, and more! Even Homer the Haymarket Hound will be there to catch some bugs. Don’t forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program while you’re there!  Sunday, June 1, 20082:30 p.m. Walt Branch Library The String Beans! Three of our very best musical friends return to the library—their kid-oriented music puts a song in your heart and a tap in your toes.  Monday, June 2, 20087:00 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library The String Beans! Three of our very best musical friends return to the library—their kid-oriented music puts a song in your heart and a tap in your toes.  Wednesday, June 4, 200810:30 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun.  Wednesday, June 4, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged; call 441-8560. Thursday, June 5, 200810:30 a.m. South Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Friday, June 6, 200810:30 a.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun.  Sunday, June 8, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages.  Monday, June 9, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.”  Tuesday, June 10, 20082:30 p.m. South Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection.  Tuesday, June 10, 20087:00 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) The String Beans! Three of our very best musical friends return to the library—their kid-oriented music puts a song in your heart and a tap in your toes.  Wednesday, June 11, 20081:15 and 2:15 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Wednesday, June 11, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged; call 441-8560.  Thursday, June 12, 200810:30 a.m. Walt Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection.  Thursday, June 12, 20081:15 and 2:15 p.m. Bethany Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Thursday, June 12, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families.  Saturday, June 14, 200810:30 a.m. Eiseley Branch Library Family Dance Off! Get your groove on! Teams of two (adult and child/youth) may register for the Family Dance-Off. (Someone over 21 will be considered an adult.) If you like Dancing with the Stars, having fun, and sneaking in some health benefits as well, this event is for you! Besides, who doesn’t want to make their parents look silly while dancing for prizes? Pre-registration requested by calling 441-4250 or stopping by Eiseley Branch Library. Or, register the day of the event BEFORE 10:45 a.m., please. Sunday, June 15, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, June 16, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Monday, June 16, 20082:30 p.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Tuesday, June 17, 20082:00 p.m. South Branch Library Anime Afternoon! At 2:00, come learn how to draw and write your own basic manga (Japanese-style cartooning). No experience necessary! At 3:00, join our friends from the College of Hair Design—come as yourself, and leave with the style of anime stars! This project was supported in part by state aid funding appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature, granted and administered by the Nebraska Library Commission. Wednesday, June 18, 200810:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Wednesday, June 18, 20081:15 and 2:15 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Wednesday, June 18, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Thursday, June 19, 200810:30 a.m. Walt Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Thursday, June 19, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Friday, June 20, 200810:30 a.m. Bethany Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. 10:30 a.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Sunday, June 22, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, June 23, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Vern Wirka, Ventriloquist Vern Wirka entertains audiences of all ages with a high-energy, dynamic, fast-paced show, including plenty of audience involvement. Monday, June 23, 20082:30 p.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Wednesday, June 25, 200510:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Wednesday, June 25, 20081:15 and 2:15 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Vern Wirka, Ventriloquist Vern Wirka entertains audiences of all ages with a high-energy, dynamic, fast-paced show, including plenty of audience involvement. Wednesday, June 25, 20082:30 p.m. Walt Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Wednesday, June 25, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Thursday, June 26, 200810:30 a.m. South Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Thursday, June 26, 20081:15 and 2:15 p.m. Bethany Branch Library Our Bug Buddies! Our friends from the Lincoln Children’s Zoo will tell us all about some of their favorite Bug Buddies—maybe you’ve seen them at the Zoo. These insect experts will bring along a few live insects for a close-up inspection. Thursday, June 26, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Along Came a Spider! Back by popular demand, our friends from the Pioneers Park Nature Center return to the libraries. They’ll tell you all about our local spider friends, and maybe bring along a few to get “up-close and personal.” Saturday, June 28, 200810:30 a.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Sunday, June 29, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, June 30 through Sunday, July 6, 2008All open hours Walt Branch Library Bug Scavenger Hunt Do you have sharp eyes? Can you spot a bug from 20 paces? Come on a scavenger hunt for bugs (not real!) in the library any time during this week and earn a prize! Wednesday, July 2, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Thursday, July 3, 20081:15 p.m. Bethany Branch Library Friendship Bracelets Always wanted to know how to make this popular craft? We’ll show you how! Make one for a friend or keep it for yourself. All supplies will be provided. Thursday, July 3, 20081:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Sprinkler Day! Join us for fun in the sun as we run through sprinklers, draw with sidewalk chalk and blow bubbles! Sunday, July 6, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, July 7, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families. Tuesday, July 8, 20082:30 p.m. South Branch Library Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families. Wednesday, July 9, 200810:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Drums of the World Michael Fitzsimmons wowed our libraries last year with the variety of sounds he creates with all kinds of drums. Check out his website at www.dancingmanmusic.com.  Drums of the World is made possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council through funds from the Nebraska Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts.Wednesday, July 9, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public and no pre-registration is required. Thursday, July 10, 200810:30 a.m. Anderson Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Thursday, July 10, 200810:30 a.m. Walt Branch Library Drums of the World Michael Fitzsimmons wowed our libraries last year with the variety of sounds he creates with all kinds of drums. Check out his website at www.dancingmanmusic.com. Drums of the World is made possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council through funds from the Nebraska Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts.Thursday, July 10, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Drums of the World Michael Fitzsimmons wowed our libraries last year with the variety of sounds he creates with all kinds of drums. Check out his website at www.dancingmanmusic.com. Drums of the World is made possible with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council through funds from the Nebraska Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts.Sunday, July 13, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, July 14, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Rock on! With the Academy of Rock! Academy of Rock teaches young musicians how to learn and perform rock music as a band. Come by to see local elementary, middle, and high school students perform an awesome concert here at the library! We’ll be rocking! Tuesday, July 15, 20082:00 p.m. South Branch Library South Library Movie Day! Join us for an afternoon at the movies at the library! Our movie will answer the question…can a bug save his world? Wednesday, July 16, 200810:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families. Wednesday, July 16, 20081:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families. Wednesday, July 16, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged; call 441-8560. Thursday, July 17, 200810:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Free Play Day! We’ll be gaming all day! Choices will include Dance Dance Revolution, Guitar Hero II, Wii Sports, Mario Kart and Supersmash Brothers. We’ll cycle through the games all day. Drop in! We take turns so that everyone gets a chance to play. For all ages. Thursday, July 17, 20082:00 p.m. Bethany Branch Library Anime Afternoon! At 2:00, come learn how to draw and write your own basic manga (Japanese-style cartooning). No experience necessary! At 3:00, join our friends from the College of Hair Design—come as yourself, and leave with the style of anime stars! This project was supported in part by state aid funding appropriated by the Nebraska Legislature, granted and administered by the Nebraska Library Commission. Thursday, July 17, 20082:30 p.m. Walt Branch Library Butterflies! Dan, “The Butterfly Man,” will tell us all about some of our favorite winged creatures. You may have met Dan at the Lincoln Children’s Zoo—as a committed volunteer there, he’s shared his expertise with countless Lincoln families. Friday, July 18, 200810:30 a.m. Eiseley Branch Library Saltdogs in the Library! Join us as players from the Lincoln Saltdogs stop by to present a short reading and sign autographs. Even their mascot, Homer the Haymarket Hound, will be in on the fun. Sunday, July 20, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, July 21, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Stories with Brenda Walker With the power of storytelling, Brenda Walker pulls in her audience with tales from Nigeria. Tuesday, July 22, 20082:30 p.m. South Branch Library Chris Sayre! Back by popular demand, Chris Sayre draws us into a musical groove. Our audiences love his mix of traditional songs with audience participation. Wednesday, July 23, 200810:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Rock on! With the Academy of Rock! Academy of Rock teaches young musicians how to learn and perform rock music as a band. Come by to see local elementary, middle, and high school students perform an awesome concert! We’ll be rocking! Wednesday, July 23, 20081:15 p.m. and 2:15 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Chris Sayre! Back by popular demand, Chris Sayre draws us into a musical groove. Our audiences love his mix of traditional songs with audience participation. Wednesday, July 23, 20084:00 to 5:30 p.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Summer Chess This program is intended for chess players and students of all ages. Each session will include a half-hour of instruction and an hour of free chess play. It is open to the public. Pre-registration is encouraged; call 441-8560. Thursday, July 24, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Stories with Marvie With the power of storytelling, Marvie Sullivan pulls in her audience with tales from the African American tradition. Thursday, July 24, 20082:30 p.m. Walt Branch Library Chris Sayre! Back by popular demand, Chris Sayre draws us into a musical groove. Our audiences love his mix of traditional songs with audience participation. Sunday, July 27, 20081:45 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Anime Matinee Are you a fan of Japanese animation movies? Do you want to see the variety of anime out there? Join us on Sundays for the Anime Matinee. We’ll screen different shows from our ADV Anime Club collection. Open to all ages. Monday, July 28, 20082:30 p.m. Bennett Martin Public Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Monday, July 28, 20087:00 p.m. Bethany Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Tuesday, July 29, 200810:30 a.m. South Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Wednesday, July 30, 200810:15 and 11:15 a.m. Gere Branch Library (Please see this note about Gere's room capacity) Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Wednesday, July 30, 20082:30 p.m. Arnold Heights Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Thursday, July 31, 200810:30 a.m. Walt Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Thursday, July 31, 20081:30 and 2:30 p.m. Eiseley Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. Thursday, July 31, 20087:00 p.m. Anderson Branch Library Jeff Quinn, Magician! We’ll finish our summer reading program on a high note with Jeff Quinn’s fun-filled magic show highlighting “Catch the Reading Bug!” Come ready to enjoy plenty of family-oriented humor, and some terrific magic. CSLP art/graphics are copyrighted by Upstart for exclusive use by CSLP members and are used by permission. 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