2010 Summer Reading Programs…Sign Up Today and Earn Great Prizes!
Norfolk, VA (July 13, 2010) - Registration is well underway at the Norfolk Public Library for its annual Summer Reading Program. Signing up for SRP is easy. Just visit one of the twelve NPL locations or the bookmobile to register online for any of the four summer reading programs: Baby Starfish (for babies and toddlers, ages birth to 4); Hook a Book – Read! (for youth, ages 5 – 12); Submerge Yourself @ the Library! (for teens, ages 13 – 17); and Reading – It’s a “Shore” Thing! (for adults, 18 and up).
After registering for SRP, you will receive a free NPL water bottle! For the rest of the summer, read books, log the minutes you’ve read to earn prizes, and enjoy free programs and entertainment! Prizes include t-shirts for school age children and teens who read over 300 minutes, a beach towel for adults who read three or more books, and prize drawings for all four Summer Reading Programs! Don’t delay your chance to win - register online today at any NPL location or at home!
This summer, NPL explores the marine world with programs being presented by The Virginia Aquarium, Nauticus, The Virginia Living Museum, and more! There is something for the entire family to enjoy, and the best part is that library programs are always free! Here’s a peek at programs scheduled for July and early August. For a complete listing of programs, pick up a Summer Program Guide at your NPL location or go online for program updates at www.npl.lib.va.us.
Bob Zentz Performs: Yo Ho Ho for H2O!
Tuesday, July 20 @ 2:00 PM
Little Creek Branch ~ 441-1751
“A singer of songs, old and new, about people, places and times gone by... a collector of stories in verse... a teller of the tales behind the songs." Join us for a hand clapping, toe tapping afternoon with Bob Zentz! (Family)
Rock Out with The C. Shells
Saturday, July 24 @ 2:00 PM
Pretlow Anchor Branch ~ 441-1750
Join us for a musical treat with the C. Shells, Hampton Roads' award-winning musical duo for kids. (Family)
Seeing The Sea with Nauticus
Wednesday, July 28 @ 10:00 AM
Blyden Branch ~ 441-2852
Nauticus presents a hands-on program about ocean science. Learn how light and sound waves behave under water, and how marine animals adapt to ocean water pressure. (Family)
Shimmers & Swimmers: Stories, Songs and Shadow Puppets that Sparkle and Splash!
Thursday, July 29 @ 2:00 PM
Norfolk Main Library ~ 664-7323
Storyteller Lynn Ruehlmann brings a “theater in a suitcase” filled with puppets to entertain us! Sing fun songs, learn sign language and hear a story about a beautiful mermaid and big silly fish! (All Ages)
The Virginia Aquarium Presents: Puppet Sea Theater
Watch a puppet show, make your own puppet, and meet live animals, including sea stars, horseshoe crabs and marine animals. (Family)
Thursday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM
Blyden Branch ~ 441-2852
Saturday, July 17 @ 2:00 PM
Norfolk Main Library ~ 664-7323
Tuesday, August 3 @ 10:30 AM
Janaf Branch ~ 441-5660
Wednesday, August 4 @ 1:00 PM
Park Place Branch ~ 664-7330
Skye Zentz presents Silly Stories and Ocean Songs
Musical poet Skye Zentz will entertain us with silly stories and ocean themed songs. (Family)
Thursday, July 15 @ 2:00 PM
Janaf Branch ~ 441-5660
Thursday, July 29 @ 2:00 PM
Barron F. Black ~ 441-5806
Wednesday, August 4 @ 10:30 AM
Larchmont Branch ~ 441-5335
Thursday, August 12 @ 3:30 PM
Lafayette Branch ~ 441-2842
Ryan “the Balloon Guy” Makes a Splash!
Ryan “the Balloon Guy” Lavallee will create remarkable hats, costumes and wrist-wearable balloons! (Family)
Wednesday, July 21 @ 2:30 PM
Horace C. Downing Branch ~ 441-1968
Thursday, July 29 @ 10:30 AM
Van Wyck Branch ~ 441-2844
Swamp Monsters
What types of animals are lurking in the swamp? The Virginia Living Museum will show us what you might find there. (Family)
Thursday, July 22 @ 2:00 PM
Janaf Branch ~ 441-5660
Tuesday, August 3 @ 10:30 AM
Blyden Branch ~ 441-2852
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About Norfolk Public Library:
The Norfolk Public Library offers access to information, books, programs, and online resources to meet the needs of our diverse community for life-long learning. The library system consists of one main library, ten branch libraries, one anchor branch library, and a Bookmobile. All programs are FREE of charge. Visit www.npl.lib.va.us or call us at (757) 664-READ for more information. NPL- Creating a City of Readers.
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