This Saturday, many libraries in both Orleans and Jefferson Parish are hosting kick off parties for the 2015 summer reading program. Below is a list of parties and what is happening at each one. Find your branch and head over for free fun and to sign up for the summer reading program.
The super hero themed summer reading program is a great way to reduce your kids screen time. Keep their heads in the books and away from the TV, phone, tablet and computer!
In Orleans Parish, when a child signs up they receive a free book to take home, a bookmark and a reading log to keep track of the books they read. After reading 8 books or 800 pages, kids receive a certificate of completion and other rewards. After reading 20 books or 200 pages, kids receive a tote bag, a Bookworm Certificate and other rewards. These could be a Wendy's Frosty coupon, pass to the Aquarium, Raising Cane's coupon, and an Adventure Quest Laser Tag coupon, while supplies last.
In Jefferson Parish, the prize program is different for kids and teens - click here to learn more.
Along with the reading program comes lots of free entertainment! The Children’s Summer Reading Program offers 200+ free programs for children ages 0 to 12. Programs are held at all library locations through July. Click here for a schedule.
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
ORLEANS PARISH
Algiers Regional Library 3014 Holiday Dr.
Enjoy hot dogs, cookies, lemonade, raffles, and 3 superehro crafts - a mask, a picture frame and a slap bracelet.
Alvar Library 913 Alvar St.
2:00 PM - Enjoy crafts and snacks.
Children's Resource Center Library 913 Napolean Ave.
1:00 PM - Enjoy snacks and crafts.
Hubbell Library 725 Pelican Ave.
2:00 PM - Enjoy snacks, superhero crafts and a superhero movie.
Latter Library 5120 St. Charles Ave.
1:00 PM - Enjoy face painting, bubbles, and lawn games.
Main Library 219 Loyola Ave.
1:00 PM- Enjoy games, story time, snacks and Noisician Coalition
Norman Mayer Library 3001 Gentilly Blvd.
12 PM - Enjoy games, snacks and a visit from Office Friendly from the police department.
Mid City Library 3700 Orleans Ave.
2 PM - Enjoy superhero mask and cape crafts, snacks and glitter tattoos.
Keller Library 4300 S. Broad
12:00 PM - Enjoy games and snacks.
Nix Library 1401 S Carrollton
11:00 AM - Enjoy snacks, games and crafts.
Robert E Smith Library 6301 Canal Blvd.
11:00 AM - Enjoy story time, games and snacks.
JEFFERSON PARISH
West Bank Regional Library 2751 Manhattan Blvd.
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Featuring the Barony of Axemoor plus crafts, fun activities, snacks and more.
East Bank Regional Library 4747 West Napoleon Ave.
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM Star Wars Characters from the 501st Legion and the Rebel Alliance;
Costume Contest for kids and teens at 12:30pm with awards for the categories of: Best Hero, Best Villain, Most Original Hero, Best Group and Judges Picks
Pokémon; Board Game Demos; An Action-packed Fantasy story telling game; Anime stream in the Teen Studio
Super Hero Games, Crafts & Activities for kids!; Lemonade, Tea and Games from Raising Cane’s!
World of Tanks, a Flames of War event; Dungeons & Dragons:Attack Wing ; Dr. Who RPG; Heroclix
Learn all about the exciting world of steampunk and join them for a special Storyteller’s Corner at 11:30am!
Perler Bead & Shrinky Dink Crafts
Candy Sushi • Minute to Win it Games • Ping Pong Challenge • Jello Eating Challenge
WORKHOPS:
10am – Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc - Learn the top 10 reasons Joan of Arc is a hero, listen to a story and then make your very own armor!
11am – Manga Workshop with Artist Samantha Hallenus- Ever want to learn the basic techniques to developing Manga characters? Learn how to draw the signature facial features, key expressions, and much more to successfully produce your first Manga character!
1pm – Crash Course in Comics with Artist Kurt Amacker
2pm - Steampunk: What and Why - An Introduction to Steampunk by the Adventurers League of G.E.A.R.S. the Victorian roots of the movement, the modern roots as a literary genre and the recent explosion into pop culture and the public perception.
