Working Together

2006
Summer
Reading Program

Hartford Public Library
15 Franklin St.
Hartford Michigan

June 14 -July 26

The programs are free to all children and adults. To participate in the reading program, children need to read and record the books and number of pages they read each week on the reading log sheets. For every 10 pages read the child will earn 1 book buck. The book bucks can be used to purchase prizes from our prize room. All the children that participate in the reading program are eligible for the trip to Sarrett Nature Center.
                 

Wednesday, June 14 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Nature Detective - See several Michigan animals and explore their adaptations for survival in the wild.

Wednesday, June 21 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm

Birds of Prey - See live raptors (falcon, hawk & owl) up close, participate and learn what makes them unique.

 

Wednesday, June 28 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Animal Magic with Gordon the Magician - Gordon and his trusty sidekick, George the Raccoon will be showing you the world of magic.

Wednesday, July 5 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
The Joel Tacey Comedy Variety Show - BIG fun and BIG laughs comedy show with trick juggling, cool gadgets and edge-of-your-seat stunts with audience participation.



 

 Wednesday, July 12 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Animal Balloons - Jim Merrills is back to tickle our funny bones and show us how to make animals from balloons.

 

Wednesday, July 19 – 1:00pm to 2:00pm
A Visit from the John Ball Zoo - You will be introduced to three great animals from the zoo and learn lots of interesting facts about them.

Wednesday, July 26 – 12N to 2:30pm
Visit to Sarrett Nature Center - Bring a brown bag lunch and board the bus for a picnic at Sarrett Nature Center. We will have lunch on the lawn followed by a program and nature walk.

All programs are free. During the seven week period, the children read and record their books each week. Book “bucks” are awarded based on the number of pages read. The children can use their book bucks to purchase prizes from our prize room. All children who complete the program by reading books will be eligible for the Visit to Sarrett Nature Center.

 Last year, the children read a total of 86,978 pages during the time period.
      YIKES!

 

Questions?
269-621-3408