Published: June 24, 2009 12:00 am      

Programs set at libraries

The Sidney Memorial Public Library announced its summer program schedule, including family programs, programs for children and teens, and events at branch libraries in Sidney Center and Masonville. The library is on River Street in Sidney; for more information, call 563-1200. The schedule is as follows:

Branch library programs

The Sidney Center and Masonville branch libraries will host Terrific Tuesdays, featuring programs for children and teens, from July 7 through Aug. 11. Activities, including singing, dancing, crafts and acting, will vary from week to week.

In Masonville, youth programs for ages 5 to 9 will meet from 1:30 to 2:30. Teen programs will meet from 3 to 4 p.m. To register or for more information, call the library at 265-3330. The branch will also host Fiddling with Books at 6:30 p.m. July 13.

In Sidney Center, the "Tots" program, for children from 3 months to 4 years old, will meet from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The "Tweens" program, for children ages 10 to 12, will meet from 5 to 6 p.m. For information or to register, call the library at 369-7500. The branch will host singer Jim Dorn at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Family programs

Tuesday, July 7: Spoonman, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, July 15: Skip West, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 22: Tom Knight Puppets, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, July 29: Jim Dorn, 10 a.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 5: Dirtmeister, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Aug. 12: Magic by Michael, 6:30 p.m.

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(youth programs)

The library's independent reading program will be ongoing throughout the summer. Youths will receive one free book for each 300 minutes of reading. Reading will be recorded on reading logs provided by the library, and turned in weekly.

The library will host Creative Dramatics, for children ages 9 to 13, from 10 a.m. to noon July 6-10. Students will learn about improvisation, acting techniques, voice articulation, poise, body movement and character development. Space is limited, and advance registration is requested.

Colorama, for children ages 7 and older, will be offered from 9 to 10 a.m. July 13-16. Children will learn about the meaning of colors, create color designs, play games involving colors and create multicolored artwork.

Krafty Kids will meet at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays for school-age children. Participants will read a short story and make a craft to fit the theme. Registration is requested.

Basket-weaving will be taught by Martha Bremer at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 15. Students ages 10 and older will leave with a melon basket. Registration is required by July 10.

Monday Movies will be shown at 1 p.m. Mondays, July 6-Aug. 10. The library will have a full list of the family-friendly, musical titles, which will include "Happy Feet," "Mary Poppins" and "Aladdin."

Children can submit guesses throughout the summer for the library's Guessing Jar. The child who comes closest to guessing the number of items in the jar will win the jar and its contents.

Teen programs

July 23: Decorate flip-flops with fancy yarn, 1 p.m. Registration required.

Aug. 6: Make a photo cube, 1 p.m. Registration required.

The library's Teen Book Club will meet from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. Teens can sign up for one or more books. A list of books and meeting dates is available at the library. The first 10 teens to complete the sessions will receive gift certificates to Barnes and Noble.