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Watonga Public Library 301 N Prouty Watonga OK 580.623.7748 580.623.7747 fax bookwoman@watonga.lib.ok.us

2008 Summer Reading Program

We Caught the Reading Bug

June 9th thru July 17th

Preschool Story Time (ages 3 - 5)	Tuesdays @10:00 am
Session 1 (all ages)	Thursdays @ 2:00 pm
Session 2 (all ages)	Thursdays @ 3:00 pm

Special Programs include . . . .

Monty Harper--June 9th @ 2:00 pm

Monty Harper is a multi-award winning singer/songwriter. Harper has been giving shows for the Watonga Public Library for more than 10 years and is always a delight to children as well as their parents.

Harper writes special songs each year to enhance the library's Summer Reading Program. His songs inspire children to read, write, imagine and create.

Michael Corley, Storyteller

June 16th @ 2:00 @ Your Library

John Pansze

June 23rd @ 2:00 @ Your Library

Science Museum of Oklahoma presents "Bug Grossology"

Bugs aren't always cute and cuddly;

sometimes the things they do are downright disgusting!

Explore the lives of dung devourers, bloodsuckers, cooties and more in this offbeat and entertaining look at the gross side of the Arthropods. Have you ever eaten a bug? Learn about the bugs we eat everyday, and sample you own bug filled snacks!

June 30th @ 2:00

Critter Tales With Jennifer Lance

Monday, July 7th at 2:00 pm

Critter Tales will present a fun hands-on educational program on bugs. Lance's programs are interactive and lots of fun.

Movie Day @ the Library

Monday, July 14th @ 2 pm

Bee Movie

Popcorn provided, Bring Your Own Drink with a lid please!

Read to Your Babies

Early Literacy Education Campaign

Watonga Public Library is launching the Early Literacy Education Campaign in the Spring of 2005. Our goal with this project is to educate first time mothers on the importance of reading to their babies. They will receive an educational packet that will include the following:

THE BABY BOOK—brought thoroughly up-to-date-with the latest information on everything from diapering to daycare, from midwifery to hospital “birthing rooms,” from child nutrition to infant development—THE BABY BOOK remains the one must-have resource for today’s new parents.

In this perennially bestselling and encyclopedic guide, Dr. Bill and Martha Sears draw from their vast experience both as medical professionals and as parents provide authoritative, comprehensive information on virtually every aspect of care. THE BABY BOOK focuses on the essential needs of babies-eating, sleeping development, health, and comfort-as it addresses the questions of parents today.

WHITE ON BLACK—It’s never too early to start kids reading. Even in infancy, young eyes can begin to make connections between images on a page and the real thing. White on Black is an ideal first book, and one that will continue to fascinate the very youngest readers as they grow. Exquisitely simple, solid white pictures of everyday objects— a banana, a duck, a bottle— against a black background provide high contrast for developing eyes. This wordless picture book encourages caregivers to engage the child as they “read” together: “Oh look, a boat, that looks like your bath toy doesn’t it”

PLAYTIME—uses bold, full-color photography of everyday objects paired with clear, precise word labels which have been carefully designed to support children’s first phase of intellectual development. There is now much evidence to support that reading with infants has a profound impact on a variety of essential skills that are the basis for a lifetime of learning happiness. This book is an ideal way to maximize babies’ potential while sharing the joys of reading with parents and caregivers.

Special Thanks to the following sponsors for making this project possible!!!!

Blaine County Home and Community Education, Feather Warrior Casino, Watonga Fire Angels, Watonga Public Library, Watonga State Bank, First State Bank, and Pioneer Telephone!!!

*for more information contact: Brenda Stein, Children's Librarian at 623-7748

Questions?? e-mail the staff at bookwoman@watonga.lib.ok.us We will answer your question as soon as possible.

07/15/2008