Story Time: A Case of the Mondays

Monday, September 13 @ 2 PM

A Case of the Mondays, our childrens’ story time, is still going on at JFK Jr. Library! This week, September 13, we’ll be reading The Berenstain Bears and the Ghost of the Forest! After the story, stick around to play with felt forest creatures and read campfire poems!

Off go the bear scouts

To camp out all night

Will an unwelcome ghost

Visit their site?

The following week (Sept. 20), we’ll read the great Ray Bradbury’s first children’s book:  Switch on the Night. Hope to see you there!

It was a dark and stormy…STORY TIME!

Calling all 4 to 6 year olds (and your parents, of course!). JFK Jr. Library has a “mysterious” new story time. A Case of the Mondays will take place most every Monday from 2-2:30 PM. We’ll read a picture book with a little mystery and then do an activity!

This Monday, August 9, we’ll be reading Detective Small in the Amazing Banana Caper and using our imaginations to draw what we can see through a detective’s magnifying glass!

Here’s the schedule for this month, remember it’s always on Mondays!:

• August 9: Detective Small in the Amazing Banana Caper, 2 PM
• August 16: Miss Nelson is Missing, 2 PM
• August 23: NO STORY TIME
• August 30: The Web Files, 2 PM
• September 6: NO STORY TIME

The Real Karate Kids: Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do

Wednesday, July 29 @ 3 PM at JFK, Jr.

We’ll be welcoming back the students from the Japanese Shotokan Karate-Do Association. There will be a number of demonstrations AND hands-on practice! Plus it’s for all ages! Come on over!

Summer Vacation: A Bore No More

Q: My mom said if she hears me say I’m bored this summer break, she’s going to make me do chores. Is there anything for a teen to do at the library this summer?

A: This summer will be filled with lots of activities at JFK for teens in grades 6-12! Here’s a list of what’s going on. For more information, check our website or stop by and pick up a Heights Highlights newsletter!

• Teen Game Day: Thursday, June 10 @ 5:30 PM (snacks & Wii gaming!)
• Teen Window Painting: Wednesday, June 17 @ 5:30 PM (participate in painting a window mural)
• Teen Crafty Mondays: June 28, July 12, & July 26 from 1-3 PM
• Teen Balloon Animals 101: Thursday, July 8 @ 3 PM