This Summer, Explore Far Away, Exotic Places

By Theresa Becker, FP Library

Teens, adults and school kids: sign up now to join the summer reading team at Frazier Park Library (245-1627). Read 10 books by July 30 to receive a free book as a gift. Bring in a white T-shirt for a ‘One World, Many Stories’ summer reading program transfer.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 28, you can travel to Australia with stories and music from down under, followed by a craft to make your own didgeridoo and learn how to play it. Demonstration by Jack Becker.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 5, travel to France, learn some French words and songs with Erica Becker, then make your own French crepes.

11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, Omnipresents Puppet Show 11:00 a.m.: Bring the whole family.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, travel to Germany, learn German words and songs with Miss Christine then make your own German pretzel.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 19, travel to Africa. Learn about African life, and music, then enjoy a safari. We’ll make our own binoculars.

11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, final party! Storytime, prizes and icecream.

Teens: Wednesday, July 20 is Teen Game Day. Learn games from other countries. Challenge your friends. Who will win? 11 a.m. on.

Adults: Tuesday, June 21 you can sign up for the Adult Summer Book Club all day. Read and discuss books set in locations around the world. The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella is the first selection.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 30 will be an Adult Book Club Discussion of The Undomestic Goddess and the second book will be selected.

5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28 we’ll hold our second Adult Book Club discussion.

This is part of the June 24, 2011 online edition of The Mountain Enterprise.

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