BLCL Summer Newsletter

Bingo Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! The Professor Show: “Mysteries and Marvels: An Oddity Odyssey” Friday, July 19th at 11:00 a.m. Join us for a fun, juggling, and comedy show with Professor Tony, the professor of nonsense and throwing things! Fun for the whole family! Team Jigsaw Puzzle Race Friday, June 19th at 2:00 p.m. Teams of four will race to be the first to finish a jigsaw puzzle! Winners receive prizes! Space limited to 6 teams. Call or visit the library to register. Breakdance Olympics Tuesday, July 23rd, 4:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Summer 2024 marks the first year breakdancing will be included in the Olympic Games. Prep your eye for details by watching some break dancing videos and judge them according to Olympic standards. Interactive Movie: Wizard Of Oz (G | 101 minutes) Thursday, July 25th at 10:30 a.m. Experience movies in a whole new way! Attendees will receive some props to use and actions to perform to bring the movie to life! Popcorn and water will be provided. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m. Follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Family Fort Finale Friday, July 26th at 4:45 – 6:30 p.m. Bring your blankets and sheets to transform furniture into your family’s cozy fort inside the library! Read stories together, eat snacks, and have fun at this after-hours event for families. Building supplies available. Please be at the library by 4:45 p.m. to begin. Chesapeake Story Times at the Library Thursdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Wednesdays – Toddler Time, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. DIY Cork American Flag Monday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Get ready for July 4th by making a patriotic, upcycled craft, from corks. Crafting Corner Saturday, July 6th at 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11. Drop in to make some travel themed crafts using maps. Adult Summer Reading Craft: Guided Painting Tutorial Wednesday, July 10 at 2:00 p.m. Follow a YouTube tutorial on how to paint a Mason Jar filled with flowers. All materials provided. Please register for this program by calling your local library branch. Boba Tea Making and International Snack Tasting Wednesday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m. Make Boba tea and taste snacks from around the world. Register by calling your local branch. Book Discussions Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. Call the Chesapeake library to obtain copies of the books. Solve a Mystery Thursday, July 18th at 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. For teens ages 12 – 18. Join us for snacks and a mystery. Play detective to crack a gripping murder mystery and bring the criminals to justice! Narnia Book Club Monday, July 22nd at 3:00 p.m. For ages 8 – 12. Explore the magical world beyond the wardrobe! This month we will be reading Prince Caspian. Copies can be picked up from the library and the title is available on Libby. We’ll discuss the book and do an activity. Bingo Wednesday, July 24th at 2:00 p.m. Play free for fun and prizes! Summer Reading Mini Golf Adventure Finale Event Saturday, July 27th at 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tee up for indoor mini golf at the library! Try your hand at our transportation and travel themed course. Fun for the whole family. Proctorville Story Time at the Library Tuesdays – Preschool Storytime, 11:00 a.m. Kids Club Wednesdays at 3:00 p.m. For ages 6 – 11 and their families. Kids Club programs will explore a different adventure theme each week. Activities may include crafts, games, books, and more. Ohio Workforce Development Assistance Every Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Need help with a resume or job search? Want to apply for job training assistance? Need a referral to other One Stop services? Meet us close to your home! Needlecraft Programs Every other Thursday at 5:00 p.m. Crafters of all abilities are welcome. Bring your supplies and any projects on which you are working. Adventuring into Games Saturday, July 6th at 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For ages 12 and under and their families. Play a variety of board, card, and video games throughout the day.

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