July 29-August 2 at the Library for Kids

 We're entering the wind-down phase of summer reading.  Get your second
wind--we're almost there!

Monday, July 29 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Dump Truck Relays.  Load,
race, turn, bump, but don't spill!

Tuesday, July 30 at 3:30:  Movie Time.  This is a very deep adventure into
the middle of our planet...complete with AC and popcorn.

Wednesday, July 31 at 6:00:  Cave Stories.  All ages, drop in, with a craft.

Thursday, August 1 at 3:30:  Worm Racing.  Sign up please--I need to know
how many speedy worms to get.  Yes, we're really going to race the worms;
no, you don't get to ride them :)

Friday, August 2 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Dump Truck Relays.  Yes,
again :)

Don't forget to check in with your reading log to be entered for the
weekly t-shirt drawing!

Ice-Cavating is Post-Poned to Thursday

Today's Ice-Cavating activity is being rescheduled to Thursday, since it is an outdoor project.  It will take place on Thursday at 3:30.  Please help spread the word!

July 22-26 for Kids at the Library

If you have any broken (or spare) CD cases lying around, I could really use them!  Please :)

Monday, July 22 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment: Plant and Paint.  Please dress for a mess!  We will be using a lot of dirt.

Tuesday, July 23 at 3:30:  Ice-Cavating.  A chunk of ice with treasures frozen into it.  See if you can chip, melt, or scrape them out.

Wednesday, July 24 at 3:30:  Seacoast Science Center presents "Earth Worms"!  Watch them through a magnifying glass, find out what they do in winter, etc.  SIGN UP!
     6:00:  Cave Stories.  All ages, drop in, with a craft.

Friday, July 26 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Plant and Paint.  Yes, again :)

Don't forget to check in with your reading log to be entered for the
weekly t-shirt drawing!

July 15-19 at the Library for Kids

Please let me know if you intend to come eat worms with me on July 18--I need a head count!  Also, if you have any broken (or spare) CD cases lying around, I could really use them.

Monday, July 15 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Fossil Cookies.  Please dress for a mess!  Make fossils...then eat them!

Wednesday, July 17 at 6:00:  Cave Stories.  All ages, drop in, with a craft.

Thursday, July 18 at 3:30:  Movie and Worm Tasting.  An appropriately-themed movie will be shown and wriggly treats will be served!  RSVP:  474-2044, lmichaud@sealib.org

Friday, July 19 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Fossil Cookies.  Yes, again :)

Don't forget to check in with your reading log to be entered for the weekly t-shirt drawing!

July 8-12 at the Library for Kids

Monday, July 8 at 3:30pm:  Afternoon Experiment: Dino Dig.  Dig up a dinosaur egg, uncover it, then learn how to re-fossilize it.

Tuesday, July 9 at 3:30 and 4:30:  Dig Dinosaurs with the Boston MoS.  REAL dinosaur bones and the chance to learn genuine archaeology!  I have 2 spots left in the 4:30 session and that's it.  Please email or call if you haven't already.  If you'd like to be on a waiting list, let me know.

Wednesday, July 10 at 6:00:  Cave Stories.  An all ages drop in story time.

Friday, July 12 at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment:  Dino Dig.  Yeppers, it's a genuine repeat.

Oh, and I now have a list going for the Movie and Worm Tasting on Thursday, July 18.  If you'd like to join us for that, please let me know so I can make sure to have enough worms.  474-2044 or lmichaud@sealib.org

July 1-5 for Kids at the Library

If you *haven't* signed your child up yet for "Dig Into Reading", please come in and do it so that they can win prizes :)  Everything's free.

Monday (today!) at 3:30:  Afternoon Experiment--Recycled Seed Starters.  Do you need a pot to grow seeds?  How about dirt?  Find out!  This one is messy...

Tuesday 10:30-5:30:  Drop In Craft:  Trolls and Gnomes.  Make a traveling buddy out of clay, yarn, rhinestones and googly eyes.

Wednesday 3:00:  Wonder Book Group (4th-8th graders).
          6:00:  Cave Stories (all ages drop in story time)

Thursday--CLOSED!  Happy Fourth of July!

Friday at 3:30:  Growums Gardens.  This program is full up and then some, but if you already signed up, please don't forget to come in!

Oh yes, and we have excellent AC :)  Come hang out in comfort!

Free or Cheap Family Activities

Remember that we also have passes to the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire—just call to reserve a date.  

Also, there is a paper copy of this list on the Parent/Educator's Shelf if you'd like to make a copy here.

http://highlandstreet.org/freefunfridays.html

http://www.kidsbowlfree.com/

http://www.regmovies.com/Movies/Summer-Movie-Express

http://www.nh.com/freethingstodo#Play

http://parentingnh.ning.com/events

http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/events/

http://www.greatbay.org/events/index.htm#children

http://www.farmmuseum.org/calendar.html

http://www.prescottpark.org/summer.cfm

http://www.strawberybanke.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=83&Itemid=194

http://www.blueoceansociety.org/Education/touch_tank.html

http://www.independencemuseum.org/aim_calendar.htm

http://www.ussalbacore.org/html/visitor_center.html

http://www.fpl.com/environment/nuclear/seabrook_science_and_nature_center.shtml

http://www.hamptonbeach.com/annual-beach-events/

http://www.beachfests.org/events.html

http://northshorekid.com/events

http://www.seacoastkidscalendar.com/calendar/

Calendars: 

Seacoast Kids Calendar http://www.seacoastkidscalendar.com/calendar/events/ for any new events—many of their options are free.  

Seacoast Online http://www.seacoastonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=ENTERTAIN07 though more of their options are for adults, there are still some things for kids.

General ideas:  http://attractions.uptake.com/new_hampshire/portsmouth/family/818466408.html for Portsmouth options if you’re heading in that direction.

http://www.lynnejoyce.com/seacoast-families-and-children/ for Seacoast options.

Activities:

Beach:  (Summer) Hampton Beach http://www.hamptonbeach.com/annualbeachevents.html fireworks, sand sculpting, music, and more.  Free

Bowling:  (Summer) Leo’s Super Bowl https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/center.php?alley_id=1714 for free bowling in Amesbury!  Free

Camp/Community Center:  Seabrook Community Center http://www.seabrooknh.org/Pages/SeabrookNH_Recreation/camp right here in town!  Cheap

Movies:  (Summer) Regal Cinema http://www.regmovies.com/summermovieexpress/default.aspx?zip=03874 for $1 movies in Newington.  Cheap.  

Museums:  Children’s Museum of New Hampshire http://www.childrens-museum.org/cmnh2010/  With passes available here at the library.  Cheap

Music, Theater, etc:  (Summer) Prescott Park http://www.prescottpark.org/calendars.cfm at Prescott Park, Portsmouth.  Free

Outdoors:  Great Bay Discovery Center http://www.greatbay.org/events/index.htm outdoor family programming.  Free

Outdoors:  Seacoast Science Center http://www.seacoastsciencecenter.org/ tide pools, indoor activities, hiking trails and more.  Cheap

Outdoors:  Applecrest Farm http://www.applecrest.com/  A farm with hayrides, petting zoo, pick-y0ur-own, etc.  Cheap…if you don’t get carried away!

Unusual:  USS Albacore (submarine) http://ussalbacore.org/  Walk through a real submarine!  Walking paths also.  Cheap

Kickoff Party call for volunteers

The Kickoff Party for the summer reading program is next week 

and I need help :) 

If you have children who are old enough not to need constant attention, 

here are your opportunities:

Drinks--pour, serve

Treats--dish up, serve

Bag handout--take sign-up slips in return for bags

Sign up sheet handout--Give to people as they enter, along with pencil

Earthworms Sign up--Take names and contact info, give reminder slips

Growums Sign Up--Take names and contact info, give reminder slips

Dinos sign up--Take names, ages and contact info, give reminder slips

The party is Thursday, June 27 at 3:30pm--though if you're going to help,

10 minutes early would be great just so I can point you in the right

direction and make sure you have what you need to do the job.

Call 474-2044 or email lmichaud@sealib.org 

Thanks so much!!

The Summer Reading Program is Coming!

At the Seabrook Library 

 June 27-Aug. 8!

When:  The Kickoff Party is at 3:30 on June 27. Sign up for all the summer fun, see the NHSPCA’s animal of the year, have treats, and get more information. 

(P.S. Everyone is invited--you don't have to sign up to attend the party)

Why:  Reading is the best way to make progress during the summer.  Keep 

track of your time to win prizes.

What:  The Boston Museum of Science, Critters ‘n Creatures, Seacoast Science Center, worm racing, fossil cookies, and more!

How:  Reading, crafts, story times, experiments, games and activities, movies.

How much:  FREE!                                               

Questions?  Call 474-2044 and ask for Lisa or email lmichaud@sealib.org

Father's Day Paper Airplane Party is Cancelled

I'm very sorry to say that I am cancelling the Father's Day Paper Airplane Party on Saturday.  My grandfather died and I will be away at his funeral.  Due to the very late notice, if you see anyone you know was planning to attend, I would appreciate it if you would let them know it's been cancelled.  Thank you.