Joel Elementary Summer Reading List

Everyone at Joel and the Henry Carter Hull Library wishes you a happy, healthy summer vacation surrounded by books!

· List the titles of all the books (or magazines) you finished on the Governor’s Summer Reading form attached. Bring the form to school in September.

· It counts if you read the book; if someone reads to you; if you read with someone else, taking turns reading aloud, or if you listened to an audio book.

· Tell your friends about the books you liked, and listen to their ideas. Plan a “book exchange”, and then meet again to compare the books. It’s really so much fun to talk about books with friends.

Lot’s of fun and adventure awaits readers this summer as

The Henry Carter Hull Library lets you:

Transform Yourself at Your Library

For School-Aged Children

2009 Summer Reading Program

Henry Carter Hull Library

Registration begins on Monday, June 22, 2009 at Noon. In person, by phone or on-line at www.hchlibrary.org.

Become a Musician

Dr. Dennis Waring of Wesleyan University presents From Trash to Tunes. He will demonstrate and perform on almost 50 handmade/homemade musical instruments based on ideas from around the world. Interesting sights, sounds and stories will inspire your inner musician.

Wednesday, July 1 @ 2:00PM

Kindergarteners and older. Sponsored by the Clinton Land Conservation Trust in loving memory of Lynnabeth Mays.

Develop a Taste For Books

Kids in Grades 4 - 8 are invited on Wednesday evenings to Dine ‘N Dish at the Library. We’ll provide a light kid-friendly supper. Participants will be encouraged to talk about the books they are currently reading. Older students will mentor younger ones. While we’ll cover the 2010 Nutmeg nominees, we’ll be happy to hear all recommendations.

Dine ‘N Dish is a great way to learn about great books in a comfortable setting.

Wednesdays, July 8 - August 5 @ 5:30 PM. Please register. Grades 4—8.

Become an Athlete

We’re excited to welcome a player & staff from the Connecticut Sun to the library.

Find out about the life of a professional basketball player. Learn why the SUN is so interested YOUR learning to love to read!

Friday, July 10. Time to be determined. Please register.

Become an Athlete (another way)

Grab a friend and come on down to the library to play WII tennis, bowling or baseball. New games await you and lots of healthy competition.

Fridays, July 17-31 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Become a Chef

Join author Katie Wilton for a hands-on cooking class where students make recipes from her cookbook, including Pizza Wontons and Yogurt Fruit Shakes. Participants get to sample the food.

Wednesday, July 15 from 3:00-4:15. Ages 9-14 years old. Please register.

Become an Artist

Express your creative side guided by the wonderful Claudia Mathison. You’ll create beautiful, useful objects from unexpected materials in surprising ways. WOW!

Monday, July 20

1:30-2:30pm for Grades 1-3

3:00-4:00pm for Grades 4-6

Please register.

Become a Dancer

Master dance teacher and guidance counselor Lisa Ramaccia will teach 2 sessions of an introduction to hip-hop dancing. She emphasizes developing not only great dance moves but also strong self-esteem and confidence.

Tuesday, July 21

6:00-6:50 for Grades 4-5

7:00-7:50 for Grades 6-8

Each class limited to 25; please register.

Become Inspired

“Stand-up Chameleon” Jackson Gilman transforms himself into a wide variety of off-the-wall characters. Part actor, part singer, part mime, part storyteller, the complete Jackson will have family audiences howling with laughter. His eccentric characters invite participation.

Monday, August 10 @ 6:30.

For family audiences with kids in Kindergarten or older. Please register.

Become a READER

Naturally we encourage you to read all summer long. We have so many great new books to delight you. And prizes & other weekly incentives. Details available in the Children’s Room.

Questions? Call 669-2342 or check out the library’s website.