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.

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 31^st.

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!

Special Program: June 10^th  :

"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 10^th

10am - Wickenburg Public Library

164 E. Apache St. 928-684-2665

Special Program: June 17^th :

"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 17^th
10am - Wickenburg Public Library
164 E. Apache St. 928-684-2665

Special Program: June 23^rd :

"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.