Summer Reading Program 2016
Waterford Public Library
The Summer Reading Program is open to children entering pre-k through sixth grade. Participants agree to try and read (or be read to) for 12.5 hours over the course of the summer (this is equal to 50 fifteen minute time blocks). For every half hour read, the child will get a piece to add to our hamster track, as well as a free book to keep, and a prize from our prize box. Children who complete the 12.5 hours by the last day of summer reading will get bonus prizes and their name and picture on our 1st place reader wall.
All programs and events require signing up ahead of time, as space is limited. Talk to the Youth Service Librarian, Liz, by stopping by the library or calling (518)237-0891 to sign up.
Event Information
Jackie the Magician
Join us for our kickoff event! Jackie will be here with her Best and Brightest show; comedy, magic and puppets!
When?
Tuesday, Jul 5, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Mad Science: Che-mystery
Learn about Physical and Chemical Changed. Program concludes with children making their own Super Balls!
When?
Thursday, Jul 7, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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MiSi: Magic of Electricity
Learn the basics of electricity through hands-on demonstrations, including the hair-raising Van de Graaf generator.
When?
Tuesday, Jul 12, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Tang Museum: Racing Flags!
Create a felt-on-felt collage, then attach it to a dowel to create a one of a kind racing flag.
When?
Thursday, Jul 14, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Yoga (ages 5-8)
An instructor from In Harmony Yoga (137 Remsen Street, Cohoes, inharmonyyoga.org) will guide young ones through a session of simple yoga moves. (A second session for older children will be offered on 8/2)
When?
Tuesday, Jul 19, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Mad Science: Glo-Show
Discover amazing things that glow bright in the dark and come to light! Probe the properties of light and explore some unusual applications of glow-in the-dark technology!
When?
Thursday, Jul 21, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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MiSi: Rosie Revere, Engineer
Build a flying machine and test if your Lego structure can withstand the shake table!
When?
Tuesday, Jul 26, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Full Sized Candy Land
Come be the game piece in the classic game of "Candy Land"! As you move around the board, stop by some or all of the locations to participate in crafts or grab a goody.
When?
Thursday, Jul 28, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Yoga 5 & up
An instructor from In Harmony Yoga (137 Remsen Street, Cohoes, inharmonyyoga.org) will guide the children through a session of beginner yoga moves.
When?
Tuesday, Aug 2, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Mad Science: Dry Ice Capades
Manipulate matter in all of its states! Melt metal in boiling water and freeze water wuth just a breath of dry ice! Use your thermocolor cup to test the temperature of liquid matter in your home!
When?
Thursday, Aug 4, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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MiSi: Enginering Mission
Design and build a shock-absorbing system that will protect two marsh,allow "astronauts" when they land.
When?
Tuesday, Aug 9, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
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Silent Wings Raptor Show
Join us for the final program of the summer! Trish Marki is back with her live birds of prey!
When?
Thursday, Aug 11, 2016, 03:00 PM
Where?
Waterford Public Library, Third Street, Waterford, NY, United States
Storytime (all ages)
Storytime will be held on Fridays @ 10:30 throughout June and July. There will be no Storytime for the month of August.