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Summer Events for Children and Teens
The 2019 Summer Reading Program A Universe of Stories begins May 30th and runs through July.
Storytimes & Book Clubs
Storytime & Craft (ages 3 to 8)– Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Join us for stories, rhymes, puppet shows and crafts that celebrate our summer reading program theme.
Lapsit Storytime – Friday mornings at 10:30 a.m. Beginning June 7 (no storytime July 5) This storytime is specifically designed for babies and children ages birth to 3 and features stories, rhymes, songs, finger plays and a simple craft.
JF Book Club (ages 8 to 12) Check-out the book of the month, read and join us for our next book club. During book club there will be socializing, snacks, & of course we will discuss the latest book. (Check calendar for titles.)
Teen Book Club (ages 13-18) – June 10, 24, July 8 at 3:30 p.m. – Join other teens who enjoy reading and discussing books. (Check calendar for titles.)
Summer Reading Challenge
Pick up a reading log and start reading. Stellar summer readers will earn rewards for each 5 books read. Build rewards, earn prizes, and get you name on the wall of stars as you receive rewards for your reading success. Sponsors include Burger King, McDonald’s Applebee’s, Sonic, Santa Fe, Laser Zone, McSwain Theatre, & Taco Bell. Summer Reading bags provided by Sonic America’s Drive-In.
Special Programs
Extreme Animals – Thursday, May 30, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. –A wildly entertaining show filled with exotic animals that are sure to entertain and educate.
Magic Show – Thursday, June 6, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Magician John Pansze brings his laughter filled show to the library.
“Take Me to Your Library” with Monty Harper – Thursday, June 13, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. An interactive musical performance with songs created especially for our reading program theme.
Destination Moon with Mad Science – Thursday, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Mad Science of Oklahoma brings a show that will ignite imagination, fun and learning. Experience space vacuums, principles of flight and even astronaut training.
Puppet Magic – Thursday, June 27, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. with Ventriloquist Gary Howell – A mixture of ventriloquism, puppets, and magic.
Magician – Thursday, July 11, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Magician Chris Capstone brings his vaudeville style magic to the Library.
String Stories with David Titus – July 18, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. The string man shares stories told through string creations. Each participant will receive a string and become an interactive part of the show.
Sign-up Workshops & Craft
Star Shaped Tie-Dye – Saturday, June 1st at 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn the basics of creating a star shaped tie-dye design and will create a uniquely colored bandana to keep. Sign-up required – Limit 30
Space Training Academy – June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. (Kids of all ages) Are you prepared for space? Can you make it through the challenge course? Will you be ready for weightlessness? Will your rocket fly & what about food? Join us to find out! Sign-up required – Limit 40
Sun Power – Wednesday, June 5, at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. (ages 7 & up) ECU Professor Doug Weirick presents a fun and educational presentation on renewable energy from the sun and wind. Learn about solar power and explore wind energy with hands on experience using wind turbines. Sign-up required – Limit 25
LEGO Club – June 7 – 10:30 a.m. (ages 5-7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages (8-up) (Sign-up requested.)
Galactic Slime – Saturday, June 18th at 10:30 a.m. Slime making is all the rage and this experience is sure to be out of this world! Sign-up required – Limit 30
Stellar Crafts – June 17, at 10:30 a.m. (ages 4 to 7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 and up) Create a personal telescope. Sign-up required – Limit 30
Kids Create – June 19 at 10:30 a.m. (ages 6 to 16) A creative workshop presented by your local Home Depot. Sign-up required – Limit 25
Out of This World Fun and Food – June 26, at 10:30 a.m. (ages 4-7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 & up) Join the Chickasaw Nation Get Fresh Nutrition Education program for a fun event filled with games and food. Sign-up required – Limit 40
Robotics – June 13th, & 25 – July 11th & 25th at 3:30 p.m. (ages 9 and up) Learn the basics of robotics and coding. Sign-up is required – Limit 15
Cosmic Cupcakes – July 1, at 10:30 a.m. (ages 4 to 7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 and up) For all those who enjoy decorating cupcakes and eating them this event will be amazing! Bring 5 un-iced cupcakes! Sign-up required – Limit 40
Galaxy Sensory Craft – July 10th at 10:30 a.m. (ages 6 to 7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 and up) Participants will create a sensory bottle that will sparkle and shine like the stars. Sign-up required – Limit 30
Space Junk Art – July 15, at 10:30 a.m. (ages 4 to 7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 and up) What can you create with space junk? Join us for a makerspace filled with leftover craft supplies and junk that allow you to explore and create. Sign-up required – Limit 40
Game On – June 12 or July 17, at 10:30 a.m. (Ages 6 to 7) or 1:30 p.m. (ages 8 and up) Join in the gaming fun. Video games on the Wii, Xbox, and PS2, board games, snacks and hanging out with friends will be part of the fun. Sign-up required – Limit 25
Movies and Popcorn – Summer movies that include popcorn and drink are always a hit! Check the summer reading program calendar for titles, times and ratings. June 14 , 21, 28, July 12, 18, and 26th at 1:30 p.m.
2019 Summer Reading Program
The 2019 Summer Reading program calendars are here! A Universe of Stories June 2019 Calendar & July 2019 Calendar can be accessed here or you can stop by the library to pick up a printed copy of upcoming events.
Stellar summer readers will be rewarded for their out-of-this world summer reading. Participants can earn fantastic rewards for summer reading. The summer reading incentive program will be held in June and July.
Sign-up for all programs will begin on May 1st. This years program will focus on space, spaceships, space travel, the stars, planets, aliens and more. The library will host special performers each week that include animal shows, magicians, musicians, puppeteers, ventriloquists, and storytellers. The library will also have weekly storytimes and book clubs, as well as many other programs. Look over the calendar and call the Library for more information. (580-436-8125 ext. 2)
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Spring Used Book Sale – April 3rd-6th
The Spring used book sale will be held April 3-6th
Wednesday – April 3, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday – April 4, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Friday – April 5, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Saturday – April 6, 9 a.m. to 12 noon
Ada Library Friends Preview Sale will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Don’t miss this opportunity to stock up on a great selection of used books, DVDs, and CDs.
Let’s Talk About It Oklahoma
The Ada Public Library invites you to a special discussion series:
January 8th at 5:30 p.m. The Code of the Wooster by P. G. Wodehouse
February 12th at 5:30 p.m. The Burglar who Traded Ted Williams by Lawrence Block
March 12th at 5:30 p.m. Native Tongue by Carl Hiaasen
April 9th at 5:30 p.m. Cozy: A Stanley Hastings Mystery by Parnell
May 14th at 5:30 p.m. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Stop by the Library to check out the books and for more information about the series.
