Catch the JCPL 2008 Summer Reading Bug!
 June is just around the corner, and that means Summer Reading 2008 is almost underway! Join us for all the great events we have scheduled, and add free fun to your summer schedule! Catch the bug!
Family Programs
The Horsemen Visit
Monday, June 9 at 2 PM
The Horsemen Arena Football Team and Fillies Dance Team members will visit JCPL to help Kickoff the Summer Reading Program.
Insects and Things
Tuesday, June 10 at 10:30am & 7pm
Creepy Crawlers and more! See different kinds of insects and the animals that eat them.
Funnybones
Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30am & 7pm
Chicken Mosh! Get ready to move and play with this group of silly singers. You will find yourself singing and dancing to all kinds of funny songs. You are sure to have a good time.
Spin, POP, Boom!
Tuesday, June 17 at 10:30am & 7pm
Big and Loud...Mad Science of Kentucky will astound you by defying gravity, creating rainbows in mega-size test tubes, and producing foam bursts that reach the sky!
Summer Storytime for Little Ones
Monday Mornings, June 9, 16, 23 & July 7,14, 21 at 10:30am
This storytime is for families with kids between the ages of 0 and 5 and their favorite adults. We combine stories, dancing, singing, and movement. Parents are expected to be active participants and are sure to enjoy themselves as much as the children.
Freaky Fridays for Elementary Age Kids (grades1-5)
Friday Mornings, June 13, 20, 27 & July 11, 18, 25 at 10:30
Be prepared for anything during these exciting family events. Elementary students and their caregivers will explore and discover during these mystery programs.
NOTE: Registration Required: Limit 25 children per program. Adult participation is mandatory. Register online using the interactive calendar of events or call the library at 885-3523.
Indoor Drive-In
Second Sunday afternoons in June & July at 2 P.M.
Popcorn provided—bring a blanket, dress comfortably and prepare to enjoy time with your family at our indoor “drive-in”. Films shown:
June 8- Surf's Up!
Stay tuned for additional movies to be shown!
Sit, Stay, Read
June 14 & July 19 at 10 AM-11:30 AM (Grades 1-5)
Children are invited to come and read their favorite story to a willing canine listener. NOTE: Registration Required.
Register online using the interactive calendar of events or call the library at 885-3523.
Madcap Puppets
Tuesday, July 8 at 10:30am & 7:00pm
Dare to enter the world of “Once Upon A Time”. We’ll join two children trying to unlock the secrets of their uncle’s clock shop. Each time they climb through a magical grandfather clock, they are whisked to a world where they become characters in exciting stories. But fun turns to adventure when they get stuck in the clock. Will they find their way back before time runs out? They’ll need your help to escape, so be sure you have a front row seat!
Art Day
Tuesday, July 15 at 10:30am & 7:00pm
Bring your imaginations to this fun-filled day of art! It might get messy, so be prepared!
Doug Doolin, Magician
Tuesday, July 22 at 10:30am & 7:00pm
Prepare to be amazed by this master of illusion as he entertains children of all ages with his sleight of hand and magic.
Teen Programs
Craft Programs (6th grade and up)
Wednesday afternoons, June 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23 at 2 PM
NOTE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register call the library at 885-3523.
Anime Matinee (For Teens Only)
June 28, July 12 & 26 at 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Looking for a place to stay cool in the summer heat and have a great time watching movies? JCPL has the solution to your problems—Anime Matinee. Selected Saturdays in June and July, we’ll be showing the best anime films. So bring some friends and prepare to be entertained!
Teen Game Night
June 12 & 26, July 10 & 24 at 6:30-8:00
Every other Thursday in June and July, JCPL will offer a variety of great games featuring Wii and X-Box for you to play. We’ll provide the games, you provide the strategy. NOTE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register call the library at 885-3523.
Adult Programs
Daniel Boone Extravaganza
June 28 at 10 AM
Book Lovers Discussion Group
Third Monday evenings of June & July at 7 P.M.
Come join us for a night of lively discussion! Books and discussion materials are provided in advance. To view monthly book selections and to register, visit the events calendar. NOTE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register call the library at 885-3523.
Craft Programs (6th grade and up)
Wednesday afternoons, June 11, 18, 25 & July 9, 16, 23 at 2 PM.
NOTE: REGISTRATION REQUIRED. To register call the library at 885-3523.
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