Children's Summer Library Program
Norelius Community Library offers a Summer Library Program for children who will be in preschool through fifth grade in September. Summer Library Program runs in June and July every year. We will have a variety of fun and exciting crafts, activities and programs, as well as reading incentives.
The theme for 2023 is Libraries are Magical! This summer, we'll be exploring the magic of reading and the library with a fairytale themed program. Join us for a variety of events including the ISU Insect Zoo and the Rick Eugene Magic Show! We'll also be doing fun arts and crafts, having Fairytale Storytime on Saturdays complete with games or other fun activities, and introducing a new program called Read & Play on Wednesday mornings for kids ages 0-5.
Kids can also keep track of how much they read between June 1st and July 14th to earn fun incentives and prizes. Brag tags are back! Every participant will start out with one brag tag and can earn more by attending programs and filling out their reading sheets. We'll also be giving away three grand prizes this year - each child can earn up to three (3) entries for the prize of their choice!
Children ages seven (7) and up can attend Summer Library Program events without a parent or guardian present, but we do ask that if you are bringing a large group of children to have a helper present to assist them. Any child under age seven (7) must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at least thirteen (13) years of age.
Please stop in the Children's Library to pick up a registration form, or download a printable PDF to turn in at the Children's Library at your convenience! You can register through July 8th.
Summer Library Program packets will be available for pickup for all registered children beginning June 1st.
Haga clic aquí para descargar el formulario de inscripción para el Programa de Verano de la Biblioteca en español.
También puede recoger un formulario en español en el mostrador de circulación de la Biblioteca de Niños.
2023 Summer Library Program Events
Events are subject to change.
June
Thursday, June 1, 9:00 am to 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm: Registration
Come to the library at any time during open hours to turn in your registration form and pick up your Summer Library Program packets. You can also register after the show
Thursday, June 1, 2:00 pm: Rick Brammer Magic Show
Kick off our magical Summer Library Program with the Rick Brammer Magic Show! A Norelius Community Library favorite!
Saturday, June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 10:00 am: Fairy Tale Storytime
Join us as we explore the magic of reading through traditional fairy tales. Each themed storytime will have a special craft or activity.
Tuesday, June 6, 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm: Flower Pot Decorating
Join us in the Children’s Library to explore the magic of plants! You’ll get to decorate your very own flower pot, which will be left at the library to be used during Thursday’s program. Each craft event will have two sessions, one at 2:00 pm and another at 3:00 pm.
Thursday, June 8, 2:00 pm: The Magic of Beans! Farm Bureau
Beans, beans, the magical fruit! Join us on the Library Lawn to learn all about beans during this informative and fun event. Your flower pot from Tuesday’s craft will be used to plant your own beans, just like Jack! We will have extra pots available if you aren’t able to come on Tuesday.
Tuesday, June 13, 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm: Make a Rain Stick
The Pied Piper has his flute, but we’re going to make percussion instruments using jars and a variety of found objects. What kind of magical, musical sounds can you create?
Thursday, June 15, 2:00 pm: The Music of Mr. Stinky Feet
The musical magic continues with Mr. Stinky Feet! Please join us in the Children’s Library for a fantastic musical performance. Mr. Stinky Feet has performed all over, including at The White House!
Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm: Shake Painting
The Twelve Dancing Princesses moved their feet to dance, but we’re going to make ping pong balls dance through the paint to create some magical art! Each craft event will have two sessions, one at 2:00 pm and another at 3:00 pm.
Thursday, June 22, 2:00 pm: Martika Daniels Variety Show
Martika Daniels returns with her mesmerizing variety show on the Library Lawn. You’ll be amazed by her scarf dancing and other incredible acts!
Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm: Slime Making
The magic pot from our story contained porridge, but we’re going to be exploring the magic of science and cooking up gooey-ooey slime on the Library Lawn! Slime will need to remain in its container if you come to the Children’s Library after the program. We highly recommend a parent or caregiver accompany even older children to this program. Each craft event will have two sessions, one at 2:00 pm and another at 3:00 pm.
Thursday, June 29, 2:00 pm: Crawford County ISU Extension Mistake to Masterpiece
Learn about the magic of making a mistake with this art program offered by the Crawford County Iowa State University Extension!
July
Saturday, July 1 and 8, 10:00 am: Fairy Tale Storytime
Join us as we explore the magic of reading through traditional fairy tales. Each themed storytime will have a special craft or activity.
Thursday, July 6, any time between 2:00 and 4:00 pm: ISU Insect Zoo
Iowa State University is bringing in all the bugs! Join us in the Children’s Library to discover the magic of nature.
Tuesday, July 11, 2:00 pm or 3:00 pm: Sand Art
Aladdin’s magic carpet flew over the desert, but we’re going to make art with it! Please join us in the Children’s Library to create your very own magical, glow in the dark sand art!
Thursday, July 15, 2:00 pm: Mega-Levitator by Absolute Science
Absolute Science returns to Norelius Community Library, this time with an amazing display at what magnets and conductors can do with energy! You will be amazed at how this show seems to defy logic, as if everything is done with magic!
Friday, July 14th: Last Day to Turn in Reading Sheets
Please return your sheets by 4:45 pm for the Grand Prize Drawing!
Saturday, July 15th, 1:00 to 3:00 pm: Enchanted Costume Party
Come to the library dressed as a fairy tale or any other book character for fun, food and games! We’ll be drawing the grand prize winners at the end of the party! You do not need to be present to win.