July « 2009 « Radford Public Library

Build-A-Thon

	Explore the art of cup stacking, building bridges out of Popsicle sticks, and robotics at the Radford Public Library. Open to kids age 5 and up.
Thursday, July 30th at 3 p.m.

Reader’s Theater Rehearsal

	Join in the fun at the Radford Public Library’s reader’s theater. Scenes from *Sideways Stories from the Wayside School* by Louis Sachar and fractured fairy-tales will be practiced at the Rehearsal on Wednesday and then performed on Friday. Open to any kid that can read independently.
Wednesday, July 29th at 3 p.m

JOIN THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM AT THE RADFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY!

Read whatever you want! Fiction, non-fiction, magazines, comics, cereal boxes – even listening to audiobooks – it all counts toward winning prizes.

Prizes
Sign-Up: Reading log and Fabulous Book Mark
5 hours: Pencil and Sticker
10 hours: Pick from the Treasure Chest
15 hours: Pick from the Display Case
20 hours: Your own book! Books will be given out at the final program, an amazing magic show, on Friday, August 14th at 3 p.m. or can be picked up anytime after that date.
50 hours: Your name in the Radford News Journal as a STAR READER!

Master the Art of Reading Summer Reading Program for Adults
For every book read or program attended, fill out an entry with your name and contact number and drop it in the ballot box in the library. We will award a winner weekly. You may only win one of the drawings. Some of the prizes include: tee shirts with the “Master the Art of Reading” logo, gift bags from Michele and Co, and New Wheel, book bags with paperbacks perfect for reading in a hammock.

Local Supporters of the Adult Summer Reading Program
The Radford Public Library would like to recognize and thank these local sponsors who make the Adult Summer Reading Program possible.
Giesen Caldwell Lamplighters, Friends of the Library Michele & Co. New Wheel Sew Biz

Reader’s Theater Performance

Join in the fun at the Radford Public Library’s reader’s theater. Scenes from Sideways Stories from the Wayside School by Louis Sachar and fractured fairy-tales will be practiced at the Rehearsal on Wednesday and then performed on Friday. Open to any kid that can read independently and came to the rehearsal. Families and friends are invited to watch the performance.
Friday, July 31st at 5 p.m. (The library’s meeting room will remain open late for this performance.)

Family Fun: Face Painting

Come into the Radford Public Library and get your face painted. Make your own painting (on paper) while you wait your turn, and stick around for fun stories and songs.
Monday, August 3rd at 6:30 p.m.

The Page Turners

	All 4th-6th Graders are invited to this book discussion group at the Radford Public Library. The book for August is The Shakespeare Stealer by Gary Blackwood. Drop in for great conversation, snacks, games and tons of fun.
Monday, August 10th at 4 p.m.

Tie-Dye Day

Kids of all ages are invited to the Radford Public Library to make their own tie-die clothing. Bring in any item of white cotton clothing and take home a multi-colored psychedelic piece of couture.

TEENS

All rising 7th graders and up are invited to the Radford Public Library starting at 3 to make their own tie-die clothing. Bring in any item of white cotton clothing and take home a multi-colored psychedelic piece of couture.

Tuesday, August 11th at 11:30 a.m

Magician Eric Richardson

Come and be entertained by the stunning magic tricks and hilarious jokes of the fantastic Magician Eric Richardson. Great for all ages.

Kids and teens who have completed their 20 hours of reading for the Summer Reading Program will be awarded their final prize – a free book – after the program.

Friday, August 14th at 3 p.m.

MAGNETS & BOOKS

Make a magnet using recycled picture books and metal bottle caps! Taught by Whitney Whitacre. If you have bottle caps, bring them! For ages 14 and up. Free and open to the public.
Friday, July 17 at 10:00 am

Radford Reads: One Book, One Community

	*Loving Frank by Nancy Horan* With guest speaker Renee Walsh from RU’s Interior Design department. Inside the mind of Frank Lloyd Wright Book discussion to follow. Refreshments provided.
Thursday, July 23 @ 12:00 Novel Sheds Light on Frank Lloyd Wrights Mistress : Listen Now

Craft Craze

Join in the craft craze by visiting the Radford Public Library and making a variety of creative craft projects. Open to all ages.
Thursday, July 23rd at 3 p.m.

Barefoot Puppets: Dreamtime Tales From Down Under


Stop by the Radford Public Library to enjoy an amazing and award winning puppet show. Emus, crocodiles and frogs — oh my! Experience the magic of “The Land Down Under” in this performance inspired by Aboriginal folktales. Learn more about some truly unusual animals as a mother platypus tries to get her young one to sleep by sharing three stories from the Australian Dreamtime. In these “How and Why” tales, you’ll learn how the emu became a flightless bird and why the platypus looks so strange. In the final story, you’ll meet a giant, bloated, ocean-swallowing frog! Perhaps you’ll even be invited onstage to help bring the water back! Perfect for Preschool through 5th graders.
Friday, July 24th at 3 p.m.

Bored? Try Board Games

Drop in at the Radford Public Library for a game of Connect Four, Candyland, Apples to Apples, Ruckus, Monopoly, Scrabble, Blockus, Yatzee, Clue, Checkers, or Chess. Whatever tickles your fancy! Open to all ages.
Monday, July 27th from 2 to 4 p.m.

Farmer Minor and His Pig Daisy

	Swing by the Radford Public Library and meet the world’s most famous Pot-Bellied Pig. Farmer Minor pushes his pig around in a baby carriage and reads it stories. One lucky person will get to kiss the pig. Open to all ages.
Wednesday, July 15th at 3 p.m.

TRAVELING WITH MANGO LANGUAGES

Join Dr. Philip Sweet, Chairman of Radford University’s Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures for an informative discussion on the best places to learn a foreign language.
Saturday, July 11 @12:00

Musical Fun for Toddlers and Preschoolers

	Join Alice Armentrout of Music Comes to Town Studio at the Radford Public Library for a morning of musical fun. Open to children ages 2 through 5.
Wednesday, July 8th at 3 p.m.

ART CLASS – Alexander Calder

Come to Radford Public Library and learn about artist Alexander Calder and try to make art like he did. Open kids age 7 and up.
Tuesday, July 7th at 3 p.m.

Altered Books

Turn an ordinary book into something extraordinary at the Radford Public Library. Old library books will be turned into art under guidance of art teacher Whitney Whitacre. On a side note, the library regularly lets old, worn-out, outdated and un-popular books go in order to make room for new books. Usually the books are sold at the Lamplighter’s quarterly book sale which raises money, in part, to pay for the summer reading program, but for the Altered Books program they will be given a new life as art. Check out examples of altered books at this website: [CLICK HERE] This program is for kid age 9 and up and teens.

Mondays July 6th at 2 p.m.

JULY 4TH HOLIDAY HOURS

For the July 4th Holiday, the library is closed Friday July 3rd through Sunday July 5th. The library is open for regular Summer Hours on Monday July 6th.

Lying Contest: Telling it like it isn’t

Join us for fun games based on “Wait, Wait Don’t Tell Me” Spot the liar, win a prize! Face touch – Liars will touch the area around their lower face, i.e. scratching the nose, touching the lips or chin. This is an instinct from birth, much like when a child covers his own mouth after a lie, only it has developed through age into less obvious actions.
Wednesday, July 1 @ 6:30