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SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

 

Below please find the information on the summer reading programs for 2010. 

 

READ YOUR WAY TO THE BALLPARK 2010

WHEN:    June 1 - July 31, 2010

WHERE:  Wickenburg Public Library

AGES:      Birth - 18 years

COST:      FREE!!!

 

Register at the library to receive your gameboard to track your reading. One space on the board equals 20 minutes of reading or 50 pages read or 1 book finished.  Collect prizes as you work your way towards earning a free ticket to a Diamondbacks' home baseball game! Sponsored by The Arizona Republic, azcentral.com, and The Arizona Diamondbacks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Make a Splash 

 

 


LEAP INTO READING  (Birth to 5 years old)

MAKE A SPLASH – READ!  (Kids ages 6-11)

 

WHEN:    May 17 - July 18, 2010

WHERE:  Wickenburg Public Library

AGES:      Birth - 11 

COST:      FREE

 

Signup online at www.mcldaz.org/summer or at the library.  Register to track your summer reading and receive prizes!  NEW:  If you register online between May 17 and May 31, you will be automatically entered into a drawing for tickets to Wet ‘n’ Wild Water Park or the Phoenix Zoo or Maricopa County Park passes.  Last date to claim prizes is July 31st.

 

 

MAKE WAVES @ YOUR LIBRARY (Ages 12 -18)

 

WHEN:    May 17 - July 18, 2010

WHERE:  Wickenburg Public Library

AGES:      12-18

COST:      FREE

 

Register and track your summer reading online at www.mcldaz.org/summer.  Earn prizes for books read.  PLUS: post book reviews online—each review earns you a chance for drawing prizes worth up to $10!  Also two lucky teens in this county-wide program will be drawn to win an iPod Touch.  Each online review gives you another chance!

 

Make Waves
 

 

 

 

 


Special Program: June 10th  :

 

"Wonders of the Water"

Animal handlers from the Wildlife World Zoo and Aquarium will be bringing up to six animals that are aquatic or semi-aquatic (that spend their time in or in and around the water!)  Come SEE and learn about these special animals that live in fresh or salt water!

 

Thursday, June 10th

10am - Wickenburg Public Library

164 E. Apache St. 928-684-2665

 

 

Special Program: June 17th :

"Bubble Fun Show"

This family-friendly, interactive show features bubbles of varied shapes and sizes.  The focus is on literary characters and reading in general.  Some kids will have the opportunity to be INSIDE a giant bubble!  Come hang out and experience the wonders of the bubble pool!

Thursday, June 17th
10am - Wickenburg Public Library
164 E. Apache St. 928-684-2665

 

Special Program: June 23rd :

 

"Great Arizona Puppet Theater"

The Great Arizona Puppet Theater is proud to present the classic fairy tale “Rumpelstiltskin”!

 

Wednesday, June 23rd

1pm - Wickenburg Public Library

164 E. Apache St. 928-684-2665

 

  

Sponsors for all reading programs and library special programs (excepting READ YOUR WAY TO THE BALLPARK) include:  Target; Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants; Friends of the Maricopa County Library District; Phoenix Mercury; Phoenix Zoo; Salt River Project; Sea Life Arizona; Baker & Taylor, Inc.