Avon Lake Public Library Summer Reading Program
June 1 - July 24
Children ages Preschool through Grade 5

Preschool (Age 3 and under)
After being read to for at least 20 minutes a day for 10 days, bring in your game sheet and collect a prize.

Age 4 and up
After reading or being read to, for at least 30 minutes a day, for 10 days, bring in your calendar and collect a prize!

Summer Story Times
Storytimes begin the week of Monday, June 7 and end Thursday, July 15. There is NO REGISTRATION for Storytimes. Numbered tickets are available, beginning one-half hour before each scheduled time. Tickets are picked up on a first-come-first-served basis each week. You may only take tickets for your child (or children) and yourself. For further information, contact the Children’s department at 440.933.8128 x253.

Family Story Times
Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers with participating adult – 30 minutes
Monday: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. .
Tuesday: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
Thursday: 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Evening Family Story Times
For the entire family – 30 minutes
Monday: 7:00 p.m.

Saturday Morning Family Story Time
For the entire family – 30 minutes
June 12 & 26 & July 10
Saturday: 11:00 a.m.

Friends Annual Ice Cream Social

Saturday, August 28, 2010

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Did you know Friends of Avon Lake Public Library fund the majority of Library programs? Become a new Friend or renew your Friend’s membership at their annual Ice Cream Social. Enjoy FREE ice cream, entertainment, used book sale, bounce house and more. (Outside)

Child Care Connection Preschool Kits	Child Care Connection kits feature 50 popular preschool themes. Each kit contains 5 books and a puppet or toy related to the theme. Parents are encouraged to use the kits as well as preschool teachers. The original grant was funded by the Gund Foundation. Child Care Connection kits loan period is 21 days. Click here for a list of Child Care Connection themes.
Puppet Kits	A picture book is accompanied with a puppet in a canvas bag for hours of entertainment. Loan period is 21 days. Funding for the puppets was provided by the Avon Lake Kiwanis Club.
Games	A variety of board games for preschool and school age children are available to played with in the library. Check out games at the Children's Reference Desk.
Computers	Children may sign up for computers featuring Edutainment and Educational programs appropriate for all ages. Internet access and word processing are also available.
Parenting Kits	A selection of books on difficult subjects that parents can use to talk with your children.
Scout Information	Check out Boy Scout Merit Badge books, as well as Cub Scout, Girl Scout and Brownie Leadership manuals.

Kids-Preschool

• 4H Virtual Farm


• Arthur


• Best Kids Booksite


• Bob the Builder


• Children's Music


• Coloring Book Fun


• Free Coloring Pages


• Grimm Fairy Tales


• Ideabox


• Jan Brett


• KIDiddles


• Lil' Fingers


• Mother Goose Pages


• Nick Jr.


• PBS Kids


• Peter Rabbit


• Preschool Coloring Book


• Resources for Early Childhood


• Sesame Street Workshop


• Thomas the Tank Engine


• Yahooligans

Kids-School Age

• Aunt Annie's Crafts


• Barbie


• Braille Bug


• Brain Pop


• Care for Animals


• Coloring


• Crayola


• FirstGov for Kids


• Funorama


• Games Kids Play


• Giggle Poetry


• Hands On Crafts for Kids


• Harry Potter


• Kidspace


• Magic School Bus


• Make-Stuff


• National Geographic World


• SafeKids


• San Francisco Symphony


• Scholastic News


• Scooby Doo's Color Pages


• Sports Illustrated for Kids


• Surfing the Net with Kids


• The Electronic Zoo


• Thinking Fountain Law

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Caldecott Medal Books
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Newbery Award Books
The Newbery Medal honors the year's most distinguished contribution to American literature for children.  The medal was established in 1922 and is presented annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA).  The recipient must be a citizen or resident of the United States.

Books in a Series
Juvenile Series and Sequels
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Ohio Authors and Illustrators
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