Morrisville Public Library announces July calendar of events
By Michelle Rounds
Library Closures: We are closed for our summer hours on the following Saturdays: July 7, July 14, July 21, and July 28. We will also be closed on Wednesday July 4 to observe Independence Day.
Summer Reading Begins: Stop in and sign up starting Monday July 2! EXCITING NEWS: IF THE CHILDREN READ 1000 HOURS COLLECTIVELY through the course of the next six weeks, THEY CAN SLIME THE LIBRARY MANAGER at graduation!!!!!
Play Mahjong!: Like to play Mahjong? Want to learn how to play without using the computer? Willing to teach young and old! Join the fun every Monday afternoon at the library! The group meets Monday July 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 1:00pm-3:00pm.
Summer Reading Kiddies Korner, Story Hour: Bring your preschool child (ages 2-5) for our summer time story hour on Tuesday July 3 at 10am! We will be reading stories about “Let’s Learn!” Make a craft, hear some stories and more!
SRP Mural: Help us create the Summer Reading mural for the summer on Friday July 6 at 6:30pm! Supplies will be provided; just need all young and old talent to come and create!
Book Sale: Join us for our annual book sale on Saturday July 7 from 8:00am-2:00pm. Lots of great deals! Get some great reads for the summer ahead! The Book Sale will be held in the Library’s program room. The Library will be closed to the public (due to summer hours).
Clearance Book Sale: Bag Sale on Monday July 9 from 12:00pm-6:30pm! Whatever you can get in a bag for a $1!!! AND SPECIAL for Nonprofits and teachers only– Everything is free if you bring ID from where you work or talk to the Library Manager.
FREE Sale!: Whatever is left is yours from our book sale on Tuesday July 10 from 10:00am- 8:00pm! We will not provide bags or boxes so bring your own! We ALSO will not be available for carrying items to your car. We will NOT hold any materials.
Summer Reading Kiddies Korner, Story Hour: Bring your preschool child (ages 2-5) for our summer time story hour on Tuesday July 10 at 10am! We will be reading stories about “Let’s Listen!” Make a craft, hear some stories and more! ***PLEASE NOTE! *** Due to the book sale, story hour will be held in the front of the library in the local history room!
Gravitational Bull Jugglers: Thanks to CORE Federal Credit Union, we were able to bring Gravitational Bull Jugglers to the library on Wednesday July 11 at 6:30pm! Juggling, Comedy, Magic, Balloon Sculptures and More! “We don’t defy gravity, we just tease it a little!”
Sounds of Nature: Come have fun with the sounds of nature on Friday July 13 at 6:30pm! Play some “naturistic” games, create a rain stick and more!
Summer Reading Kiddies Korner, Story Hour: Bring your preschool child (ages 2-5) for our summer time story hour on Tuesday July 17 at 10am! We will be reading stories about “Let’s Make Some Noise!” Make a craft, hear some stories and more!
Christmas in July: Thanks to a grant from the Central NY Regional Council we have been able to bring your elementary school librarian from SVCS here this summer! Join Ms. Ingalls on Tuesday July 17 at 6:30pm, as she reads a Christmas theme story, and ties it into the “Libraries Rock” theme, then create a Rock Crystal Snowflake/Ornament to take home! Every child needs to bring a large mason jar!! (Open to anyone not just SVCS students!)
Super Silly Circus Goes Bananas: Join Erick Price as he brings his “Super Silly Circus Goes Bananas” to the Library on Wednesday July 18 at 6:30pm! He will astonish and amaze you with magic, music, mime, juggling fun and a Dancing Gorilla! A DANCING GORILLA???? Sure fun for the entire family!
Library Board Meeting: The Library Board of Trustees will meet on Thursday July19 at 6:30pm in the library’s program room. The public is welcome to attend.
Science in Music: Come and join us as we have fun music and science on Friday July 20 at 6:30pm! We will do some musical experiments, play some musical games and make bottle top castanets!
Summer Reading Kiddies Korner, Story Hour: Bring your preschool child (ages 2-5) for our summer time story hour on Tuesday July 24 at 10am! We will be reading stories about “Let’s Move!” Make a craft, hear some stories and more!
Jim Okey, the Magician: Come see Jim Okey as he will razzle and dazzle you with his interactive magical tricks on Wednesday July 25 at 6:30pm! Fun for the entire family! Libraries Rock Craft Night!: Stop in and make several different “Libraries Rock” crafts on your own on Friday July 27 at 6:30pm! All materials will be provided!
Summer Reading Kiddies Korner, Story Hour: Bring your preschool child (ages 2-5) for our summer time story hour on Tuesday July 31 at 10am! We will be reading stories about “Let’s Sing!” Make a craft, hear some stories and more!
Create Your Own Musical Instrument: Thanks to a grant from the Central NY Regional Council we have been able to bring your elementary school librarian from SVCS here this summer! Join Ms. Ingalls as she helps you create your own instrument(s) using miscellaneous craft and recycling supplies, etc. on Tuesday July 31 at 6:30pm! (Open to anyone not just SVCS students!)
Editor’s note: Michelle Rounds is library director for the Morrisville Public Library.