Many thanks to out 2009 SRP donors!
Local Donors (alpabetically)
Casey's General Store
Friends of the New Ulm Library
McDonald's
Optimist Club of New Ulm
Subway
Other Donors (alpabetically)
Minnesota Lynx
Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota Twins
Minnesota Vikings
Traverse des Sioux Library System
If you would like to make a donation to our 2009 Summer Reading
Program, contact Diane Zellmann at:
359-8336.Thank you!
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM
2009
(June 1-August 6)
Be Creative
@ Your Library
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Who can participate?
The NUPL Summer Reading Program is open to
anyone from ages 1 to 13 who wants to read and have
fun. The goal for successful completion of this
program is for each participant to read for at least
30 minutes (or be read to for about 20 minutes) on
25 different days between June 1 and August 6.
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How it works.
Participating is easy. Here’s how:
STEP 1.
Come to the Library and fill out a registration
form.
STEP 2.
You will receive a “Be Creative” bookmark.
STEP 3.
For each day that you read for at least 30
minutes (or listen to someone read to you for about 20
minutes), you fill in one paint palette on your bookmark.
Readers can read books on their own at an appropriate level.
Read-to-Me’s will listen to books read by a parent or other
reader.
STEP 4.
After filling in 5 paint palettes on the
bookmark, bring it back to the Library. Receive a special
prize when you reach the 5, 10, 15, 20, and 25 day mark.
We’ll keep track of your total number of days and make sure
that you receive your prizes.|
STEP 6.
When you have reached the 25 day goal, you will
become eligible to enter our drawing to win 1 of our 10
grand prizes.
The grand prize drawing will take place at our SRP Finale on
Thursday, August 6 which is the final day of the 2009 Summer
Reading Program.
SUMMER READING
PERFORMERS & EVENTS |
CONTESTS |
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Jim Jayes’s Marionettes &
Magic Show
Tuesday, June 9
Jim Jayes is a professional family entertainer who
brings a unique combination of magic and puppetry.
Be prepared to join in the fun. All ages are
invited.
Time: 3:00—3:45 P.M.
Location : New Ulm Community Center
Mr. Twister’s Balloon Show
Thursday, June 25
Mr. Twister will have everyone laughing along with
him as he comes up with some amazing balloon
creations. Be part of the fun and
excitement. All ages are invited.
Time: 3:00—3:45 P.M.
Location : New Ulm Community Center
Chess Tournament
Tuesday, July 14
The Library will host a chess tournament for
beginner,
intermediate, and advanced level players. Please
register by signing up at the Children’s desk or by
calling the Library at 359-8336. Players must be
between the ages of 5 and 13. All participants are
eligible for prizes.
Time: 2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
Location: New Ulm Public Library
Brodini Comedy Magic Show
Thursday, July 16
This award-winning comedy magic show is all about
audience participation. Brodini will have all ages
laughing, looking, scratching their heads, and
wanting more. Don’t miss Minnesota’s favorite
magician!
Time: 3:00—3:40 P.M.
Location: New Ulm Community Center
Dennis Warner Kids’ Concert & SRP Finale
Thursday, August 6
Dennis Warner will present a concert that is upbeat
and fun. He loves to involve his audience, so be
prepared to participate. All ages will enjoy his
music.
Following the concert, we will announce the winners
of our various contests, including the 10 grand
prize winners.
[Time: 2:30—3:30 P.M.]
[Location: New Ulm Community Center]
Pre-registration is required and
slots are limited. You may sign up for two camps by
registering at the desk in the Children’s Room or by
calling the Library (359-8336). Age restrictions do
apply. Further details are posted at the Library.
Below are the dates & themes:
June 10 — Awesome Art
-Presented by artist Ruth Lindemann
Session I: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ages 8 -10)
Session II: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (ages 10 -13)
June 24 — Creative Magic
-Presented by magician Shari Ellingson
Session I: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ages 8 -13)
Session II: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (ages 8 -13)
July 8 — It’s All about Chess!
(Each session: ages 6-13)
-Presented by instructor Daa Mahowald
Session I: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (Chess for Beginners)
Session II: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (Winning Moves)
July 22 — Take Part in Art
-Presented by Library Staff
Session I: 1:00 - 2:00 PM (ages 8 -10)
Session II: 2:30 - 3:30 PM (ages 10 -13) |
Sock Toss
Toss the sock each time you return a completed “Be
Creative’” bookmark. Earn points for each sock you
toss through a paint splotch. The person who scores
the most points wins the contest. Prize will be
awarded at our program’s finale on August 6.
(For ages 1 to 8)
Dates of contest: June 5—August 6
Artopoly
Toss the dice each time you return a completed “Be
Creative” bookmark. Move ahead on the Artopoly game
board and earn points. The person who scores the
most points wins the contest. Prize will be awarded
at our program’s finale on August 6.
(For ages 8 to 13)
Dates of contest: June 5—August 6
Flip Your Lid
You may flip your lid when you see our hanging lid
display. Guess how many lids are on the display.
Everyone who guesses the correct number will be
eligible for a prize at our program’s finale on
August 6.
Creative Creatures Art Contest
Be creative. Draw, color, or paint a real or
imaginary creature on paper and enter your
“masterpiece” in your age category: 2 to 5 yrs., 6
to 9 yrs., or 10 to 13 yrs. We will display all the
creative creatures in our hallway. Winners will be
announced at our program’s finale on August 6.
Dates of contest: June 2—July 31
What Is It?
You will recognize most of the items hanging from
the ceiling in the Children’s Room: the giant paint
brushes, crayons, colored pencils, paint palettes,
etc. But one item is quite unusual. Guess what it is
called, and ask for an entry form at the Children’s
desk. All who guess correctly will be eligible to
win a prize at our program’s finale on
August 6.
Trash to Treasure Show
Take the challenge. Don’t trash it; treasure it.
Create a treasure out of trash and bring it to our
library. Your treasure, which must be made of at
least 50% recycled material, will be on display here
from June 15 to 19. We will award prizes in various
categories on June 19. Ask for guidelines and an
entry blank at the Children’s desk.
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STORYTIMES
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ACTIVITIES |
Storytimes will include books, songs,
flannel boards, and more! Each program will
last about 30 minutes. These storytimes are
geared especially for ages 4 to 8, but
children of all ages, parents, and other
caregivers are welcome too.
Schedule for Storytimes:
Twice each week from June 3 to August 6
Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M.
Thursdays at 10:00 A.M. |
On June 1st, former New Ulm library director, Dan Reilly,
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appear for our opening day of the Summer Reading Program as "Dan the Organ Grinder." |
Creative Thinkers
Our bulletin board features 12 photos of people who
are well-known for being creative. Your task is to
identify each person. To do this, you must use the
special code provided. Ask for a form to use to take
part in this
activity. Everyone who completes this activity
correctly will win a prize.
Crafty Creations
Our craft table is set up so that you can create a
fantastic masterpiece each week. Just ask for
instructions and materials at the Children’s desk.
Create and then take your creation home with you to
impress family and friends.
Activity Sheets
Solve a crossword puzzle, find the hidden words,
connect the dots, or color the pages. These and many
more fun and challenging activity sheets will be
available at the Library every day all summer.
Return a completed activity sheet and earn a small
prize for that week.
Got Art?
If you are in the library and feel like expressing
yourself in an artistic way, we invite you to
contribute to our wall of art. Choose a frame and be
creative. Please ask for special markers at the
Children’s desk.
Art Mystery
Someone has stolen 12 famous paintings from our
library and is hiding them in various stores in New
Ulm. Your task is to solve the mystery by locating
the paintings. Ask for an “Art Mystery” entry
form. Look for those paintings in the windows of
downtown stores. All who find and correctly identify
the locations of these paintings will earn a prize.
Reading Is a Fine Art Challenge
If you have completed the 25 days of reading and
want even more of a challenge, ask the librarian
about the Reading Is a Fine Art Challenge. All who
complete this challenge will earn a prize as well as
special recognition as a Reading Artist. |
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Last updated:
Monday, June 15, 2009
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