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Summer Reading 2013

The Summer Reading Program runs from Monday, June 3rd – Friday, July 19th.  You can REGISTER ONLINE or by visiting the library.

For a complete list of events, view our online calendar.  For a printable calendar, view our June-July Newsletter.

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CHILDREN

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TEEN

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ADULT

Adult Book Club: June

LanguageTuesday, June 18th at Noon & 6pm

We will be reading and discussing The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh in June. Stop by at the Noon session, the 6pm Session… or both… for great discussion and free refreshments.

Books can be picked up at the Front Desk.

Adult Craft Class: River Rock Trivets

TrivetThursday, June 20th at 6pm

Made of natural stone and cork, these trivets will add a stylish design to your tabletop. For ages 14+.

Please call 785-456-9181 or visit the library to register.

Payment due in advance -Cost $1 per person.

 

R.E.A.D. to Dogs

Read to DogsSaturday, June 22nd at 11am

Dogs love to listen to their human buddies read to them at the library. You may register for 15 minute time slots at the children’s desk or call 785-456-9181.

Your child will have a reading companion that will listen attentively in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment.

Family Night: Treasure Hunt

Treasure HuntMonday, June 24th at 6pm

Bring the family for a Treasure Hunt throughout the library! Be ready to hunt, eat and craft! Call 785-456-9181 or stop by the Front Desk to reserve your spot!

*Space is limited advanced registration required*

 

 

Adult Book Club

WickedTuesday, July 16th at Noon & 6pm

This July we will be reading the book Wicked by Gregory Maguire. Join us at Noon or 6pm… or both!… for lively discussion and refreshments.

***Also be on the lookout for the bus tour to Kansas City to see the Broadway production of Wicked which will be sponsored by the Columbian Theater.

Reading Logs & Scavenger Hunt Logs Deadline!

July 19th by 1pm!

Make certain your Scavenger Hunt Sheets and your Reading Logs for the Children, Teen and Adults

are turned in by 1pm in order to be eligible for the Summer Reading Prizes!

Then join us in the City park for the Worm Race Finale at 6:30pm. Everyone is invited!

Summer Reading Finale in the Park

SRP FinaleFriday, July 19th – The City Park Shelter House at 6:30pm

To celebrate an awesome summer of reading, the library would like to invite you to Wamego’s first Worm Race! Come race your worm and enjoy Call Hall dirt & worms ice cream sundaes.

All SRP participants and their families are invited!

 

Poetry Contest Winners Announced!

The Wamego Public Library would like to extend its appreciation to all the participants in the 2013 Teen Poetry Contest!
Also we would like to congratulate to this year’s winner and runner-up.

First Place Winner: Joanna Lagerquist for her poem “What I Can Be”

Runner Up: Isabelle Jennnings for her poem “Reading Books”

You can read their poems HERE

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R.E.A.D. to Dogs

Read to DogsSaturday, July 20th at 11am

Dogs love to listen to their human buddies read to them at the library. You may register for 15 minute time slots at the children’s desk or call 785-456-9181.

Your child will have a reading companion that will listen attentively in a relaxed, safe and comfortable environment.