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for August 2008
“Read Your Way to the Ballpark”
Our summer reading program ended on July 26 th, but you may still come in to collect your prizes. We are so pleased with the number of participants and congratulate all of you who finished the program.
Monday (10:45 -11:15 AM)
On Monday of each week, we plan our story time for children ages 5 and younger who are accompanied by an adult caregiver. Stories are based around a central chosen theme. Along with the stories we sometimes sing, do finger plays, and practice simple basic skills. Anna Gebhardt will be our featured “reader” this month!
Monday (11:30 – 1200 noon)
Following our story time, we turn on the music to help us wiggle and jiggle to our favorite tunes. This time is also for children ages 5 and younger with an adult caregiver.
Tuesdays (10:45 – 11:15 AM)
Ms. Carolyn or Ms.Anna will get out the “Big Books”and stuffed animals for pure entertainment. Join us for some great stories and good times. “Big Book” fun is for children ages 5 and younger accompanied by an adult caregiver.
First Wednesday of the month only (10:45–11:15 AM)
Ms. Jaime joins us for story time, songs, finger plays, and fun. This time is for children ages 5 and younger accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Special Events
(for children 12 and under accompanied by an adult caregiver)
Saturday, August 2 at 10:30 AM
“Ready, Set, Go!” an elementary school readiness program, presented by Hope Rosky. This will be a nice opportunity for parents and children to get focused and prepared for the new school year. FREE!
Wednesday, August 6 at 1:30 PM
Kids’ Summer Movies” features “Over the Hedge” for children ages 8 to 12. This movie is rated PG and lasts 83 minutes. FREE!
Monday, August 11 at 6:00 PM
Author Mark Trambino will be at DFL to share his book “Life is Short.” This program is great for parents who would like to understand the issues of “bullying” and how to deal with it. His books will be available for purchase.
Wednesday, August 13 th at 10:00 AM
“Creepy Crawlies” from The Phoenix Zoo! For children of all ages! FREE!
COMMUNITY EVENT
August 30, 2008 at the Desert Foothills Library from 10:00 to 12:00
Rural Metro Fire Department and Maricopa County Department of Public Health will be providing the following services to residents of Cave Creek:
Child Car Seat Safety Check
Blood Pressure Check
In addition, Rural Metro will be raffling off booster car seats, distributing Rural Metro Fire and Paramedics information and answering questions about our services.
Kids' Summer Movies
Movies specially selected for 8-12 year-olds will be shown at the Desert Foothills Library throughout the summer. Mark your calendar and join the fun: July 9, the classic E.T; July 23, Arthur and the Invisibles; August 6, Over the Hedge; and August 20, Mr. Magoriums Emporium. Movies will be shown at 1:30pm on each of the Wednesdays, following the regularly scheduled childrens Craft Time. Please call the library for details or to make reservations (480-488-2286). Admission is free and yummy snacks will be served. Children under eight years of age must be accompanied by an adult. See you at the library. Its a cool place to be this summer!
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STARGAZING for EVERYONE
FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ARE ENCOURAGED TO COME!
Wednesday, September 10th 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
6:30 – 7:15 Lecture/presentation in Conference Room
7:30 – 9:00 Telescope viewing on Library Patio
Please sign up in advance to ensure sufficient seating and equipment.
$10 for current donating members of the Desert Foothills Library Association;
$15 for Desert Foothills Library cardholders;
$20 for general public;
($5 for seniors 65 and over and children under 12)
Money will be collected at the door.
Please bring your digital camera and binoculars if you have them and you will be shown how to use them in star viewing.
Tony Conte will be providing viewing telescopes with GPS to zoom into the stars. He will be using a high powered laser to point things out in the sky. We will be looking at the moon and Jupiter, galaxies, star clusters, nebulae and colorful double stars. The lecture will highlight the Orionid Meteor shower to take place in the middle of October.
THIS IS A “RAIN OR SHINE” EVENT. If there is bad weather, the lecture will be extended : you will not be disappointed.
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