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| Catch the Reading Bug |
June 2 - August 1, 2008
 Read books, explore nature, attend programs, and create new species during BTPL's Family Summer Reading Program, CATCH THE READING BUG @ YOUR LIBRARY, June 2 - August 1, 2008. Register and pick up your reading game sheet in Youth Services.
Enter weekly drawings and win fun prizes. Reach your personal reading goal and enter a drawing for a terrific grand prize. The reading adventures continue at BTPL --- even while the Youth Department is under construction---and throughout the community.
 CATCH THE READING BUG reading program is open to all interested young people. Due to popular demand and available space, some specific activities require advance registration.
Non-residents are welcome to sign up during the week before these activities, unless otherwise noted. Activities not requiring registration are open to all. Please visit the Youth collection and staff in our FINAL TEMPORARY location, the Leslie Harcourt Green Community Room, located to the left of the library entrance. |
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| TUESDAY WITH THE VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR |
 Tuesday, June 10, 4:30 and 6:30 p.m.
Registration begins May 27.
Ages 3 - 6 with an adult.
Spend an evening with Eric Carle's Very Hungry Caterpillar and other creepy-crawly friends. Join us for stories, crafts, games, and lots of fun, buggy activities! |
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| MERRY MUSIC MAKER |
Monday, June 16
10 - 10:45 a.m., for ages 2 - 4 and adult
11 - 11:45 a.m., for ages 4 - 6 and adult
Registration begins June 2.
Join us for a hand-clappin', toe-tappin' musical adventure, as the Merry Music Maker returns to BTPL with more singing, dancing, stories, and much more!3 |
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| CATCH THE READING BUG MAGIC SHOW |
Tuesday, June 17, 7 p.m.
Registration begins June 2.
Baffling Bill and Gus the Bunny will entertain and amaze with their absolutely baffling magic show. For ages 5 and older. |
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| MYSTERY IN THE POND: BUGS IN NATURE |
 Thursday, June 19, 10 a.m.
Registration begins June 4.
Held at the E. L. Johnson Nature Center, 3325 Franklin Road between Long Lake and Hickory Grove Roads.
Come and explore the secrets of ponds. We will collect, observe, and identify various species that live in and around ponds. For ages 5 and older; parents and adult caregivers welcome. Meet in the Visitor Center at 10 a.m. sharp. |
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| MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S PICNIC |
Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m.
Registration begins June 9.
Attempting to watch fireflies and look at starson a quiet night, we are soon interrupted by nocturnal insects, animals, and mischievous sprites. Join Anne and Rob Burns in this evening of fun music and funny action for the whole family, ages 5 and older. |
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| LITTLE YOGIS |
Tuesday, July 1, 10 a.m., for ages 5 - 7 without an adult Registration begins June 16.
Tuesday, July 22, 10 a.m., for ages 3 - 5 with an adult
Registration begins July 7.
Learn yoga poses and stretch your “bugs” out with instructor Caryn Ciagne Gallagher. Dress in comfortable clothing. |
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| MAGIC SCHOOL BUS: INSIDE A BEEHIVE |
 Tuesday, July 15, 6:30 p.m.
Registration begins July 1.
The Magic School Bus is buzzing around with lots of family fun! Explore the world of those busy, buzzing bees and their hives along with bee crafts, honey sampling, games, and much more inquisitive fun. For ages 5 and up. |
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| DOWN ON THE FARM |
Monday, July 21, 10 a.m.
Registration begins July 7.
Held at the Charles L. Bowers School Farm, 1219 E. Square Lake Road. Be an animal and bug detective at this fun-filled farm scavenger hunt for ages 5 - 8 with an adult. |
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| WIGGLE INTO MY LITTLE CORNER OF THE EARTH |
Thursday, July 31, 10:30 a.m. 
Registration begins July 14.
Through movement and music, together with 4-H Youth Oakland County, learn about the earthworm, recycling, and composting, and take home “a little corner of the earth.” For ages 5 and up. |
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Wrap up your buggy summer with
THE JUGGLE BUG COMEDY SHOW |
 Friday, August 1, 12:30 p.m.
Registration begins July 14.
From juggle bugs to doodle bugs to ladybugs, join the wacky fun starring Joel Tacy. For ages 4 and older. |
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| YOUTH
PROGRAM REGISTRATION |
| Due to popular demand and available space, program registration is open only to Township residents until one week before the program date. Non-residents are welcome to sign up during the week before the program's date, unless otherwise noted. Program registration is in Youth Services, unless otherwise noted. Programs not requiring registration are open to all. Programs may be subject to change or cancellation. Programs may fill quickly, even before Answers is received, due to in-library promotion. Please call 248-642-5800, ext. 173 to register and to confirm an event. |
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