July Happenings at Otranto!


Summer Reading is well underway.  If you have not signed your child up for the Summer Reading program at CCPL, you still have time.  Summer Reading ends August 10th.   Below are our programs and activities for July 2013. 

WEEKLY STORYTIMES
WEE READS
(under 24 months with adult)
These storytimes are designed to introduce babies to books and language with finger plays, rhymes, music and toy sharing to enhance pre-reading skills
Mondays, July 1, 8, and 15 at 10:30 a.m.
BABYGARTEN
(under 18 months with adult)*
A one-hour class that creates a language rich environment through promoting pre-literacy skills through singing, rhyming, unison reading and finger plays. Each Babygarten session runs for six weeks.
Mondays, July 22 and 29 at 10:30 a.m.

TIME FOR TWOS
(ages 24 – 36 months with adult)
Toddlers enjoy picture books, flannel board fun, sing-a-longs, poetry and simple activities to encourage language skills.
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 at 10:30 a.m.

 PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
(ages 3 – 6 with adult)
These interactive activities expose children to books, stories, poetry, music and crafts ideal for reinforcing early literacy skills.
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 at 10:30 a.m.
 
SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAY, JULY 3 AT 3 P.M.
Movie Program
The Odd Life of Timothy Green (Rated PG; 105 minutes)
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 10 AT 4 P.M.
The Great Fettucini
Experience an interactive juggling performance with lots of laughs.
 
SATURDAY, JULY 13 AT 11A.M.
PLAY: DIY Arts and Crafts with Ms. Grace
Being crafty and creative is easier than you think.
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 17 AT 4 P.M.
Reader’s Theatre: Two Old Potatoes and Me
Join us for an entertaining mix of storytelling and audience participation.
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24 AT 4 P.M.
Hurricane Basics and How to Stay Safe
Presented by Ron Morales and Julie Packett with the local National Weather Service.
 
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31 AT 4 P.M.
Summer Reading FINALE: Houdini II
Enjoy magic, music and lots of laughs during this high energy, interactive show.

 
Don’t forget we raffle off prizes during our Wednesday programs!  If you have any questions, please contact us at 843-572-4094.