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Calendar of Events
All Library events are free and open to the public.
All events are held at the Jefferson County Library unless otherwise noted.
Summer Reading Program
Read to Rover
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the
specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, July 1, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
Stories and Crafts
Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the children’s staff for stories, book suggestions and crafts for school aged kids.
Ages 5 to 11.
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Summer Reading Program
Read to Rover
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the
specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Manga Drawing Workshop
Tuesday, July 8, Wednesday, July 9 and Thursday, July 10, 2008
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Three days of drawing!
All levels of experience welcome! Ages 12 to 18.
Space is limited. Participants must attend all three sessions. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Summer Reading Program
Beekeeping and Books
Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Learn about the amazing world of bees. Join Les Tavener in his beekeeping gear,
as he shares stories about his own bees and their importance in our ecosystem.
A tiny tasty treat will follow!
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Summer Reading Program
Burst of Summer Color
Friday, July 11, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join Sidonie Wilson, children’s art educator, for an afternoon of painting.
We’ll paint vibrant flowers to fill the walls of the children’s room.
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Summer Reading Program
Read to Rover
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the
specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
The Three Billy Goats Gruff Puppet Show
Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Thistle Theatre presents a hilarious musical version of the classic Norwegian
fable in which the Three Billy Goats Gruff are in search of fresh green grass.
All ages. This event will be held at Chimacum Creek Primary School, located next
to the library. Please park in the county library parking lot and walk over.
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Summer Reading Program
Stories and Crafts
Thursday, July 17, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the children’s staff for stories, book suggestions and crafts for school aged kids.
Ages 5 to 11.
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Summer Reading Program
Read to Rover
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the
specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
Blueberries and Books
Thursday, July 24, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Meet the children’s staff at Finnriver Farm in Chimacum Valley for stories and fun! Afterwards, families are
welcome to stay and u-pick blueberries at the farm. Blueberries are available at market price. Please go to www.finnriverfarm.com for
directions and information about the farm.
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Summer Reading Program
Touch-a-Truck
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Bring the family to the library’s first Touch-A-Truck event.
See a wide variety of trucks and heavy equipment up close and
to have all of your questions answered. Of course, the bookmobile will be there, too!
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Game Night
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Check out the interactive gaming system Wii, as well as other
computer games, board games, bingo, snacks and more!
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
Read to Rover
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Young readers are invited to strengthen their reading skills by reading aloud for 15 minutes to one of the
specially trained dogs in the R.E.A.D program. Space is limited. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
Raptors and Books
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. with a second show at 4:00 p.m.
Falcons, hawks, eagles and owls are all raptors. Jaye Moore of the Northwest Raptor Center will bring
several rescued raptors and share stories about their habitats and lifestyles.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Movie Night
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a movie and snacks!
Ages 12 to 18.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, August 5, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Summer Reading Program
Sunflowers and Stories
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the children’s staff in the “sunflower house” for stories and sharing. Ages 5 to 11.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Duct Tape Art
Thursday, August 7, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Create your own wallet, purse or a rose!
Experiment with many colors of duct tape!
Ages 12 to 18.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Teen Book Chat
Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Chat about the book you are reading and see what new
books the library has to offer. Join us for snacks,
activities and good conversation.
Ages 12 to 18.
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Teen Summer Reading Program
Red Cross Babysitting Course
Tuesday, August 12, Wednesday, August 13 and Thursday, August 14, 2008
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Get trained to be a great babysitter and make some extra cash this fall!
Open to guys and girls.
Ages 12 to 18.
Space is limited. Participants must attend all three sessions. Please call 385-6544 to register.
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Summer Reading Program
Family Game Night
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
The interactive gaming system Wii, Dance-Dance Revolution, Bingo and more! All ages are welcome to join us for an evening of board games, card games, computer games, snacks and fun for the whole family. What a great way to
celebrate a terrific summer of reading!
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Ongoing Events at Jefferson County Library
Toddler Storytime
Mondays at 10:15 a.m.
A storytime for children ages 12 months to 30 months featuring
movement, music, puppets and fingerplays as well as flannel
stories and the reading of short books written with toddlers in mind.
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Babytime!
Mondays at 11:00 a.m.
Babytime is for children ages birth through 12 months and
provides an opportunity to focus on your baby while also
promoting early literacy. It is a 20-minute lap-sit program
of simple action rhymes, fingerplays, songs, dancing and stories
designed to stimulate brain development as well as the
enjoyment of music, language and books.
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Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.
All preschool children are invited to attend.
Share stories, songs, and fingerplays!
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