Children's Summer Reading Program 2017
/The Down East Public Library will host a Children's Summer Reading Program with registration beginning in June 12. The reading program will conclude August 5. Below provides information about the program and other events held at the library:
Age Groups
PreK Program: 0-5 years old
Primary Program: 6-8 years old
Intermediate: 9-12 years old
Time Logs
*Reading logs may be turned in weekly for prizes
Story Time
Story Time at the Down East Public Library will continue for children ages 2-5 on Mondays at
10 am throughout the summer. Registration is requested by calling the library in advance at 252-728-1333
Special events are scheduled during Story Time on June 19 and July 17
June 19: "Sea Turtles, Alligators and Snakes, Oh My!!" All Ages
June 26: 2-4 pm: "Drones for Science" Grades 6-8
July 10: 3-5 pm"Decoy Painting" Grades 6-8
July 17: 10 am"Introduction to Martial Arts" Grades 2-5
July 17: 11:30 am"Introduction to Martial Arts" Ages 6+
July 21: 3 pm"Basics of Fiberglass Boat Lamination" Grades 6-8
July 24: 2 pm"Programming Robots" Grades 3-5
July 26: 3-5 pm"Decoy Painting" Grades 3-5
Tales & Tails
The library will be continuing their R.EAD. program with Myia, their reading therapy dog throughout the summer. Myia will be at the library June 23 and July 28 from 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
You can sign up at the library to read with her.