It s Summer Now What? Mrs. Ranucci LMC Director Young Elementary School

It s Summer Now What? Mrs. Ranucci LMC Director Young Elementary School

Reading Incentive Programs Public Libraries Aurora Naperville Barnes and Noble Meatheads Restaurant Scholastic Summer Challenge

Public Libraries Every Hero Has a Story Aurora has sent reading log sheets to get your started Book lists & ideas Award Lists Monarch Bluestem

Public Library Activities Naperville Read2gether Science Adventures Movies at the Library (Penguins of Madagascar and Night at the Museum) 3-D Computer Software and Printing DuPage Children s Museum Aurora Reading with Rover Book Worm Races Superhero Training Academy Chess Club End of Summer Bash Junior Book Club Lego Club and more! Click on a event above to learn more!

Lego Club & Junior Lego Club Date: Multiple Dates Description: Build cool LEGO creations for display. Library: Eola Road Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Children's Program Room Eola Library Registration Ends: Registration Required Other Information: For ages 5-11 years old

Chess Club Event Type: All Ages Age Group(s): Childrens, Teen Date: Multiple Dates Description: Do you enjoy Chess but need a place to play? Come to the Main Library for our Chess Club. All ages and level of experience are welcome. No registration required. Library: Main Library Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Multipurpose Room L Level Main Library

Reading with Rover Age Group(s): Children (5-11 yrs) Date: Multiple Dates Description: Children are invited to practice their reading to a trained therapy dog. Library: Eola Road Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Children's Program Room Eola Library Other Information: Registration is not required. Come anytime during the session for a 15 minute reading time.

Wednesday Afternoon Movies Event Type: Children Age Group(s): Childrens Date: Multiple Dates Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 4:00 PM Description: Children 8 years old and younger must be with an adult. Juice boxes and snacks will be provided Library: Eola Road Branch Other Information: Sky High, The Incredibles

Reading is Top Dog Age Group(s): Childrens Date: 6/22, 7/20, 8/17 Start Time: 6:30 PM End Time: 7:30 PM Description: Practice reading your favorite story to our dog friends! Therapy dog and handler pairs are members of the Fox Valley Therapy Dog Club. Registration required. Library: Main Library Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Multipurpose Room L Level Main Library

Saturday Afternoon Movie Event Type: Children Date: 6/20/2015 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 4:00 PM Description: Movie - Boxtrolls PG 97 minutes Popcorn and juice boxes will be provided. Library: West Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Multipurpose Room

Yu-Gi-Oh Age Group(s): Teen, Children (5-11 yrs), Adults and Teens Date: 6/22/15 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Description: Each player must bring his/her own deck in order to compete. Only the first 32 to sign up will get to compete. Space is limited, Registration is required! Rules about your deck - 1. no multiples of the same limited edition card. 2. only 2 copies of first edition cards are allowed in your deck. 3. anyone using fake cards will be automatically out of the tournament. Library: Main Library Aurora (IL) Public Library

Everyday Heroes at Eola Road Event Type: All Ages Age Group(s): Childrens Date: 6/22/2015 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 4:00 PM Description: Celebrate everyday heroes with stories, games and a craft and members of the Aurora Army National Guard. Event will be outdoors in the parking lot. Rain location will take place in the library.

The Science of Super Powers Event Type: Children Age Group(s): Childrens Date: 7/11/2015 Start Time: 1:00 PM End Time: 2:30 PM Description: Come dressed as your favorite superhero or villain to learn the science behind super powers, see experiments about super powers, and participate in a costume contest to win a super prize. This program will be held at SciTech Hands On Museum, 18 West Benton Street, Aurora, IL 60506. Registration is required.

Superhero Training Academy Event Type: Children Age Group(s): Children (5-11 yrs) Date: 7/14/2015 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:00 PM Description: Calling all superheroes! Put on your cape and come to learn everything you need to know to be a superhero! Stories, games, crafts, and fun included! Library: Eola Road Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library

BookWorm Races Age Group(s): Childrens Date: 8/5/15 Start Time: 10:30 AM, 1:30 PM, 3:30 PM Description: How fast can a worm squirm? Race live worms against each other. Bring your own or choose a library worm. Library: Eola Road Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Multipurpose Room Eola Library Registration Ends: 6/29/2014 at 5:00 PM Other Information: You must be comfortable handling a worm. Children 8 and under must be with an adult.

End of Summer Bash Event Type: Children Age Group(s): Children (5-11 yrs) Date: 8/10/2015 Start Time: 2:00 PM End Time: 3:30 PM Description: Come celebrate the end of summer with us! Games, prizes, and fun! We will have indoor and outdoor activities. Library: Eola Road Branch Aurora (IL) Public Library Location: Multipurpose Room Eola Library

Barnes and Noble Imagination Destination Runs from May 19 th through Sept. 7 th Read 8 books, get a free book at the store Click here to download the summer reading form or visit any Barnes and Noble store.

Meatheads 5 books = 1 free Kids Meal or burger Parent/guardian signature required Rewarded once every 30 days Click here to download a form and get reading!

Scholastic Summer Challenge Help set a World Record & earn prizes Log reading time at www.scholastic. com/summer Fun activities and game

TumbleBooks Online picture books Animated Read aloud feature Quizzes & activities Click the picture above to go to the White Eagle website. Click on TumbleBooks on the left hand side of the page.

Overdrive Books 3 rd 5 th graders have login Use the app or go through the Nancy Young website Click on the picture above to login and get started!

Great Summer Reads Sea Rex: May 26th I Will Take a Nap: June 2nd Dork Diaries #9: June 2nd The Unlikely Adventures of Mabel Jones: June 2nd Ninja Bunnies: June 9th Encyclopedia for Minecrafters: June 16th

Great Summer Reads The Mothman s Curse: June 16th The Dungeoneers: June 23rd The Pirate Pig: June 23rd GS Kingdom of Fantasy - The Enchanted Charms: June 30th Jedi Academy - The Phantom Bully: June 30th The Princess and the Pony: June 30th

Great Summer Reads The Land of Stories - Beyond the Kingdom: July 7th Dory and the Real True Friend: July 7th Happy Birthday, Cupcake: July 7th Scary Tales - Swamp Monster: July 7th Saving Mr. Terupt: July 14th The Double Cross: July 14th

Great Summer Reads Serafina and the Black Coat: July 14th Mummy Cat: July 21st My Brother is a Superhero: July 21st School of Good and Evil #3 - The Last Ever After: July 21st My Brother s Secret July 28th What Pet Should I Get?: July 28th

Great Summer Reads Tombquest #3 - Valley of Kings: Aug. 11th Fall of the Beasts - Immortal Guardians: Aug. 11th Haunted Library #5 - The Secret Room: Aug. 11th Augie and Me - Three Wonder Tales: Aug. 18th

Great Summer Reads The Day the Crayons Came Home: Aug. 18th Captain Underpants #12: Aug. 25th Prince Fly Guy: Aug. 25th Francine Poulet Meets the Ghost Raccoon: Aug. 25th The Copper Gauntlet: Sept. 1st Switch: Sept. 1st

Good Luck! Have a Great Summer!