FOR RELEASE: June 25, 2009

Check Out Great Kids Programs in July at the Troy Public Library

(TROY, MI) – The Troy Public Library has plenty of fun activities for kids this July. Programs are free, sponsored by The Friends of Troy Public Library and may require registration.

Come explore these scheduled activities:

July 1: Patriotic Art, 2 pm. Quilt with the colors of the flag, gluing patchwork pieces onto paper to create traditional folk art. Must register. Ages 8 and up.

July 7: Jewelry Art, 11:15 am or 1:30 pm. Use beads, bangles and buttons to make an interesting artistic creation. Register beginning June 26. Ages 3 and up.

July 8: Toddler Story Time, 10:15 or 11:15 am. Puppets, stories, fingerplays, flannel board activities and a simple craft entertain children ages 24-39 months with a parent or caregiver. Register beginning June 26.

July 9: Juggling Workshop with Joel Tacey, 1 pm. A great opportunity to learn juggling with a wonderful teacher. Register beginning June 26. Ages 8 and up.

July 11: Library Babies, 11:30 am. Parents and their 6 to 12 month old babies will have a blast with lively activities, fingerplays and singing stories. Register beginning June 26.

July 14: Make a Puppet, 11:15 am or 1:30 pm. Make an animal puppet, choosing from a mix of noses, fur, eyes and ears to make the puppet special. Register beginning July 2. Ages 3 and up.

July 15: Old Fashioned Fun, 1:30 pm. Learn abourt old fashioned toys, experience the fun of playing with them, and then make a simple toy to take home. Register beginning July 2. Ages 7 and up.

July 15: Reader’s Theatre, 7 pm. Come see a live production of a favorite children’s book, featuring our very own Troy teens as performers. No registration. All ages.

July 16: Fancy Kids Project, 2 pm. Come fancy and dressed up to enjoy games as well as a pocketbook project celebrating your favorite fancy character. Register beginning July 2. Ages 3 and up.

July 16: Evening Family Story Time, 7 pm. Exciting stories will make you happy, followed by milk and cookies. No registration. All ages.

July 19: Chess, 2-5 pm. Experience friendly competition as Tom Manion leads students in chess. Seating is limited. Register beginning July 10. Ages 7 and up.

July 20: Preschool Story Time, 10:15 or 11:15 am. Stories, fingerplays, flannel board activities and creative movement for independent listeners ages 3-5. Register beginning July 10.

July 21: Circular Animals, 11:15 am or 1:30 pm. Bring an animal to life using your imagination to create its face, hair and ears. Register beginning on July 10. Ages 3 and up.

July 22: Mixed Up Creatures, 2 pm. Create your own wacky, mixed up animals with a quick twist of your wrist. Register beginning July 10. Ages 8 and up.

July 23: Cock-a-Doodle Doo!, 2 pm. Carly Lindsay of Michigan Recreation Services will lead a hands-on program of facts on fowls. Tickets are available beginning July 10. All ages.

July 24: Friday Movie Matinee, 2 pm. Relax and enjoy some movies and cookies on this summer day. No registration. All ages.

July 27: Lapsit Story Time, 10:15 or 11:15 am. Puppets, stories, flannel board activities, music and playtime will entertain children from ages 12-23 months with a parent or caregiver. Register beginning July 17.

July 28: Strike Up the Band!, 11:15 am or 1:30 pm. Make a bag shaker, sing songs and do finger activities to music for fun. Register beginning July 17. Ages 3 and up.

July 29: Geometric Design, 2 pm. We will supply you with cutouts of geometric forms – pyramid, rectangle, and hexagon with a window cutout to create and put together your very own city or building. Register beginning July 17. Ages 3 and up.

The Troy Public Library is located at 510 W. Big Beaver Rd. For more information or to register for programs, call 248.524.3541.

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