Friends of the

Brown Deer Library & Brown Deer Woman's Club present…

"Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales"

June 12^th – August 12^th

Brown Deer Library

414-357-0106

Summer Library Reading Records

For Children of all ages

June 12^th through August 12^th

Beginning June 12^th come to the Brown Deer Public Library and register for the "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales" 2006 Summer Library Reading Program. At registration you will receive a reading record to keep track of your reading, (being read to also counts), and a "Paws, Claws, Scales & Tales" Bookmark.

This year you will have your choice of:

reading any 10 books of your choice and recording the titles inside the reading record, OR

reading any book(s) of your choice for a total of 10 blocks of time, and recording your timed reading on the back cover.

When you have completed your reading you may bring in your completed record for a "Congratulations Packet" This packet includes an assortment of tickets and coupons for attractions in the Milwaukee area. (See list of coupons posted in the children’s department of the library.)

You will also have your choice of a "Paws" Sticker.

Terrific Tuesdays

Come & enjoy these special programs.

All ages are welcome.

Families are especially encouraged to attend.

June 13^th Atwood Players Theater

"African Fables"

The Atwood Players offer a thirty five minute play that features stories about Anansi the Spider.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

June 27^th Schlitz Audubon Nature

Center presents "Skins & Scales"

Ever gotten touchy-feely with a snake? Ever wonder what is making that cricket-like sound in your backyard? This is a hands-on live animal presentation. There are songs, stories, skits, contests for young and old alike. Learn how many of these creatures have been misunderstood and actually help us. We’ll also learn about many of the amazing adaptations these creatures possess. Animals can include snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs, and salamanders!

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

July 18^th Art Beaudry

"Swami of Origami"

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Join the Swami as he teaches us how to make a jumping frog out of paper.

(Additional instruction pages for various origami animals will also be available to take home.)

July 25^th Kathy Luck

"Fur, Feathers & Fun"

Join us as Kathy presents stories, songs, and puppets with a pet theme.

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

August 8^th Mary Tooley

"Art in a Suitcase"

Art in a Suitcase offers a program created each summer that corresponds to the summer theme, featuring natural science and factual information. Her program is highly interactive and concludes with a hands on art project for which all supplies are included. Her suitcase is filled with folk art, fine art, science specimens, puppets and more!

7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Summer Storytimes

June 12^th – Aug. 12^th

Stories for Young Ones

Monday Mornings

10:15 –11:30 p.m.

with Ms. Terry

(Ages 3 & up, geared to slightly older

children with longer attention spans)

Stories for Little Ones

Wednesday mornings

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

with Miss Terry

(An adult must accompany each child)

(Ages 2 & up, geared to younger children)

Stories for Young Children

Special Saturday mornings

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

with Miss Terry

(These storytimes will be geared to the ages of the children who attend the first session)

Craft Activities will follow both storytimes for registered children ONLY!

(Register at first session, no fee)

Monday Storytime

Dates

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

June 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

July 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st

August 7^th

Wednesday Storytime

Dates

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

June 14^th, 21^st, 28^th

July 12^th, 19^th, 26^th

August 2^nd, 9^th

Special Saturday Storytime

Dates

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.

June 17^th

July 1^st, 15^th, 29^th,

August 5^th