Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Monday, May 17: Kiwanis Youth Artists Present at the Racine Public Library

Families are invited to participate in a variety of free and entertaining Spring events hosted by the Racine Public Library, 75 Seventh St. All programs are free and open to the public; no registration is necessary. For more information, contact the Youth Services Dept. at 262.636.9245 or visit the library's website at racinelibrary.info.

Kids ages 5-10 and their families are invited to attend a musical evening event on Monday, May 17 from 6:30-7:30 pm with a special performance by the Racine Kiwanis Youth Symphony Orchestra, Symphonette, and Children's Choir. The evening will feature, not only fabulous music by talented young musicians, but poems and short stories read to the music of the symphony orchestras. The event is free and no registration is necessary. Younger siblings are welcome to attend this wonderful event.

You won't want to miss the library's enthusiastic storytellers for the final "On the Road" Saturday storytime. Each month, the storytellers perform a Saturday morning event for kids ages 3-10 and their families and Cup of Hope, 507 Sixth St. The final event of the season will be held on Saturday, May 29 at 9:30 am. Kick off your Memorial Day weekend with and hour of interactive storytelling and crafts with your young ones. Enjoy a leisurely morning of quality family time and a cup of coffee, tea, or hot chocolate.

School age children in grades 1-5 are invited to spend 15 min. reading to one of the library's specially-trained listening dogs in the award-winning Ruff Readers Program. Our loving canine friends visit the library after school on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and provide a fun way for kids to practice reading to a non-judgmental and gentle listener. Time slots are available on a first-come/first-served basis. Call the library at 262.636.9245 for available times and to reserve a reading spot.

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