Beaver Dam Community Library | 311 North Spring Street Beaver Dam, Wisconsin | 920-219-4400 | www.cityofbeaverdam.com/library

Beaver Dam Community Library Summer Program | June 6-August 31

Summer

2016

Summer Adult Reading Program 2016 Join the Adult Summer Reading Program and be entered to win great prizes! The program runs for

seven weeks from June 13—July 30, 2016. The summer program BINGO sheets will be available starting

Monday, June 6th. This program is open to adults 18 and over.

1) Read books or participate in activities on the BINGO entry sheet and then fill in the square. A bingo

can be side to side, diagonally, or up-and-down. OPTIONAL: To pick a prize from the weekly prize cart,

bring your sheet in each week and staff will stamp your sheet to mark your progress.

2) Hand in your entry sheet with a bingo at the Check-Out Desk by Saturday, July 30th to be entered in the Adult Summer

Reading Program prize drawing and select a special prize from the end of summer prize cart.

BOOK CLUB

KG and the Ranger

Cowboy songs, Yodeling & Rope Tricks

Tuesday, June 14 — 6 p.m. Cowboy heroes and the Old West come

back to life when this award-winning duo

take the stage. They sing, they yodel in

harmony and display lariat-spinning talent.

JUNE

15 / 6 p.m.

JULY

27 / 6 p.m.

AUGUST

24 / 6 p.m.

The library offers book clubs at different times of the day for lovers of

books who would like to get together to discuss popular and thought-

provoking titles. Both Book Clubs discuss the same book each month.

Dirty Kettle

Native American History Alive

Tuesday, June 28 — 1 & 3 p.m.

Sacred Native American Drum Circle

Tuesday, June 28 — 6 p.m.

Judy Cook

On the Home Front Civil War Program

with farm and homefront stories & songs

Monday, July 25 — 6 p.m. Be transported to the time of the Civil War

with Judy Cook's historical program told

through the letters of her great-great

grandparents Wisconsin farmers

Gilbert and Esther Claflin.

Workshops & Events All workshops and events are free. No sign-up or additional materials needed for programs unless otherwise noted. Zumba for Beginners | Tuesday, June 7 – 6 p.m. Energetic class to learn Latin dance moves in a high impact workout with fitness instructor Monica Krueger. This Zumba class can accommodate people with all abilities with a chair-based zumba aerobic workout. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

KG and the Ranger | Tuesday, June 14 – 6 p.m. (All ages welcome) Cowboy heroes and the Old West come back to life when this award-winning duo take the stage. They sing cowboy songs, they yodel in harmony and display lariat-spinning talent.

June Dairy Month Celebration: Butter Making Workshop | Tuesday, June 21— 2 p.m. (All ages welcome) Make butter the old-fashioned way and enjoy some sweet treats provided by the Leipsic 4-H Club and Sassy Cow Creamery.

Beaver Dam History Series: All City Circus | Tuesday, June 21— 6 p.m. (All ages welcome) Local historian Roger Noll shares stories and video footage from the much-loved Beaver Dam’s All City Circus.

Genealogy Forum | Wednesday, June 22, July 20 & August 17 | 6-8 pm Do you have questions about your family's history or are stuck on an ancestral link? Library staff will share library resources available for genealogy research and will help to point you in the right direction with your research.

Dirty Kettle Presentation Bringing Native History to Life | Tuesday, June 28—1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (All ages welcome) Dirty Kettle Sacred Native American Drum Circle – 6 p.m. Step back in time to the days of fur traders and Native Americans, mountain man Dirty Kettle will bring history alive during this hands-on presentation of Native American life during the 1800-1850 period. Later at 6 p.m., Dirty Kettle will be back to play his flutes and drums. You are invited to play traditional Native American drums and join in the sacred Drum Circle Ceremony.

Cooking Workshop: Summer Grilling | Tuesday, July 12 – 6 p.m. Learn tips and trick to make your summer grilling a success with local outdoor grilling enthusiast Julio Molina.

Spinning for Beginners for Families & Kids | Wednesday, July 13 – 2:30 p.m. (Ages 5 and up) Local Fiber Artist and owner of Babe's Fiber Garden Bee Hahn will demonstrate and teach spinning a wheel and drop spindle.

Beaver Dam History Series: Dodge County Fair | Tuesday, July 19 — 6 p.m. (All ages welcome) Local Historian Roger Noll will share amazing video footage and tell stories of the Dodge County Fair, known as the “World’s Greatest County Fair,” from the days when the fair was held in Beaver Dam.

On the Home Front Civil War Program with Stories and Songs | Monday, July 25, 2016 – 6 p.m. (All ages welcome) Be transported to the time of the Civil War with Judy Cook's historical program with farm and homefront stories & songs. Cooking Workshop: Tea Time– Teas and Treats from Around the World | Tuesday, July 26 — 6 p.m. Local home chef Mason Zantow will travel the world of teas, sharing tips on making several different tea preparations and fabulous recipes for mouth-watering dishes to serve with teas. Workshop recipes will be given to all participants.

Silk Scarf Dyeing | Wednesday, August 3 — 6 p.m. Sign up required. Local artist Shannon Kelly will teach a class on how to dye and embellish silk scarves.

Old World Cooking, Arts & Crafts Series: American Indian Beading Day with Little Eagle Arts Foundation | Saturday, August 6- 10:00 am - 2:30 pm (4 hour workshop, plus a half hour break for lunch ) Sign up required. Limit: 15. Learn the tradition of Iroquois beadwork with Oneida nation beadwork artist Karen Ann Hoffman during this workshop. Participants will make a beaded strawberry which holds deep meaning for people of the Iroquois Confederacy.

Jim Gibbons History Program: Amelia Earhart: Soaring High on Wings of Success | Wednesday, August 10 – 6 p.m. Historian Jim Gibbons will present the life of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

Old World Cooking, Arts & Crafts Series: Yarn Dyeing | Tuesday, August 16 – 6 p.m. Sign up required. Local artist Shannon Kelly will teach how to dye yarn in this hand-on workshop.

Yoga for Beginners | Tuesday, August 23 — 6 p.m. Sign up required. Wellness Instructor Monica Krueger teach the basics of Yoga. Wear comfortable clothes & bring a yoga mat or towel to class.

Destress: Exercises for Stretching and Relaxation | Tuesday, August 30 — 6 p.m. Sign up required. Relax and slow down at the library. Wellness Instructor Monica Krueger will share exercise for relaxation and flexibility. Essential Oil Workshop | Wednesday, August 31 — 6 p.m. Sign up required. doTerra Wellness Advocate Jackee Hill will share the health benefits of using essential oils. Participants will make a Roller Bottle Remedy to take home.

The Lady in the Van / 1 p.m.

Saturday, June 18 (104mins | PG13)

Eddie the Eagle / 1 p.m.

Saturday, July 30 (106 mins | PG13)

Dear Eleanor / 1 p.m.

Saturday, August 13 (89 mins | PG13)

TEEN SUMMER

READING Program

The Teen Summer Reading Program runs from Monday,

June 13th-Saturday, July 30th. Sign-up for the program

begins on Monday, June 6th.

Teens are asked to read five books during the program

and share mini reviews with the library. Additional prizes

can be earned by completing various fitness activities, in

an effort to focus on this year’s theme, Sports and Fitness.

Complete all five books for a $10 certificate to use at the

End of the Summer Usborne Book Fair at the library! The

book fair will be held from Monday, August 1st-Saturday,

August 6th.

Maker Mondays @ Your Library! Make it @ Your Library! Join us to create your own projects

based on the weekly theme. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Monday, June 20th @ 2 p.m.: Duct Tape!

Monday, June 27th @ 2 p.m.: Perler Beads! Monday, July 11th @ 2 p.m.: Glow-in-the-Dark! Monday, July 18th @ 2 p.m.: Recycled Books!

Monday, July 25th @ 2 p.m.: Tie Dye! * Some project days will be messy.

Summer Movies @ Your Library

Saturday, June 25th @ 2 p.m.: Remember the Titans!

Saturday, July 23rd @ 2 p.m.: Miracle!

Ready, Get Set, LEGO! Club| Tuesday, June 7, July 5 and August 2 @ 4:00 p.m. Join us the 1st Tuesday of each month to build your own creations! The library will provide

the LEGOs, participants just need to bring their imaginations! Recommended for ages four and up. Gaming and Trading Cards Club | Saturday, June 11, July 9 and August 20 @ 2:00 p.m.

Battle! Trade! Make new friends! Join us for Gaming and Trading Cards Club, formerly known as Pokemon Club! Bring along your favorite gaming or trading cards to participate. *For elementary and middle school children.

Family Video Game Night | Wednesday, June 29th @ 6:00 p.m. All ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled evening of fitness-themed video gaming!

Minecraft Party! | Thursday, July 7th @ 2 p.m. If you love Minecraft visit the library to make your own Minecraft sword, perler bead creation and other fun projects

based on the popular game! Recommended for ages five and up.

LEGO Mindstorms Robot Program | Tuesday, July 12th @ 3:30 p.m. Join us for a demonstration from the Beaver Dam Robotics Club, build your own LEGO Mindstorms Robot and com-

pete against other builders in the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Challenge! Recommended for ages five and up.

Coding Club | Tuesday, July 26th @ 2:00 p.m. Children ages eight and up are invited to learn more about coding! Using the online program, Hour of Code,

participants will have the opportunity to practice coding and develop a computer game of their own!

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Family Storytime Mondays @ 9:30 a.m.

Join us for books, songs and a craft activity. Family Storytime is for 3-5 year olds, but younger and older siblings are welcome.

Toddler Storytime Mondays @ 10:30 a.m.

Toddler Storytime is for 0-2 year olds and their caregivers. Join us for books, songs and coloring! *Monday storytimes are for individual families. Day cares, summer camps and other larger groups may schedule a library visit by calling us at 920-219-4400 or emailing kkluge@mwfls.org

*No storytime on Monday, July 4th as the library will be closed for the holiday.

Gaming and Trading Cards Club Battle! Trade! Make new friends! Join us for Gaming and Trading Cards Club, formerly known as Pokemon Club! Bring along your

favorite gaming or trading cards to participate.

Saturday, June 11th @ 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 9th @ 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 20th @ 2:00 p.m.

*For elementary and middle school children.

Summer Movies @ Your Library! Friday, June 17th @ 10 a.m.: Zootopia! Friday, July 1st @ 10 a.m.: Space Jam! Saturday, July 9th @ 10 a.m.: Kung Fu Panda 3! Friday, July 15th @ 10 a.m.: Angels in the Outfield! Friday, July 29th @ 10 a.m.: Cars!

Young Adult Movies: Saturday, June 25th @ 2 p.m.: Remember the Titans! Saturday, July 23rd @ 2 p.m.: Miracle!

Saturday Morning Movie: Saturday, August 20th @ 10 a.m.: The Jungle Book!

Ready, Get Set, LEGO! Join us the 1st Tuesday of each month to build your own creations! The library will provide the LEGOs, participants just need to bring

their imaginations! Recommended for ages four and up.

Tuesday, June 7th @ 4:00 p.m. Theme: Things That Go!

Tuesday, July 5th @ 4:00 p.m. Theme: Let’s Go Play!

Tuesday, August 2nd @ 4:00 p.m. Theme: Summer Olympics!

SUMMER READING PROGRAM June 6th-August 6, 2016

Young people everywhere share a passion for play. This summer, we explore sports, games, and movement through books, activities, science experiments, art projects, and more. Every child, whether a sports fan or not, is sure to enjoy this summer’s program. On your mark, get set, read!

The kids’ FREE Summer Reading Program runs for seven weeks. Summer reading logs will be available at the Library starting Monday, June 6th.

Meet your daily goal of reading 15 minutes in order to re-ceive a fun prize each week. Kids completing all seven weeks of the program will receive a $10 coupon to use at the End of Summer Usborne Book Fair! In addition, kids will have the chance to participate in the Weekly Drawing for each week completed and have the opportunity to earn extra prizes by completing special fitness activities!

The final day to turn in reading logs is Saturday, July 30th. If there is a conflict, please plan accordingly or see a librarian to make special arrangements.

The Kid’s Reading Program is for children entering 7th grade and younger. There is no minimum age requirement for the summer reading program. Young children may be read to or read with a friend or family member. Most prizes are in-tended for children over 3 years of age.

Thank you to our sponsors! Friends of the Beaver Dam Community Library

Benvenuto’s Restaurant Black Waters Coffee Company

Chippy’s Popcorn Creations Culver’s Restaurant

Mid-Wisconsin Federated Library System Milwaukee Public Museum and Planetarium

Old World Wisconsin Pizza Hut

Sassy Cow Creamery Tower Lanes Bowling

Third Heaven Martial Arts YMCA of Dodge County

Summer Storytime

June 20th-July 25th

SUMMER EVENTS AND PERFORMERS All events and performers are free of charge.

“Ready, Get Set, Go!”: Summer Kick-Off Party | Monday, June 13th @ 10 a.m.

Join us for a fun-filled time to kick-off this year’s summer reading program. Special events include face painting, sidewalk chalk, games, treats and even a visit from some famous friends! All ages are welcome!

KG and the Ranger | Tuesday, June 14 – 6 p.m. (All ages welcome) Cowboy heroes and the Old West come back to life when this award-winning duo take the stage.

They sing cowboy songs, they yodel in harmony and display lariat-spinning talent.

“Ready, Set, Laugh!” with Kenny Ahern | Thursday, June 23rd @ 2 p.m. All ages are invited to join us for a laughter-filled program with comedian, Kenny Ahern!

Dirty Kettle Presentation Bringing Native History to Life | Tuesday, June 28 —1 p.m. & 3 p.m. (All ages welcome) Dirty Kettle Sacred Native American Drum Circle – 6 p.m.

Step back in time to the days of fur traders and Native Americans, mountain man Dirty Kettle will bring history alive during this hands-on presentation of Native American life during the 1800-1850 period. Later at 6 p.m., Dirty Kettle will be back to play his

flutes and drums. You are invited to play traditional Native American drums and join in the sacred Drum Circle Ceremony.

“Ready, Set, Polka!” with Uncle Mike’s Pint Size Polka Band | Thursday, June 30th @ 2 p.m. Get ready to dance with Uncle Mike’s Pint-Size Polka Band! Uncle Mike and his friends

will entertain us with classics, like the Hokey Pokey, as well as some brand-new songs! All ages welcome!

Family Fun Night @ Horicon Marsh | Tuesday, July 5th @ 5 p.m. Families are invited to spend an evening at Horicon Marsh Education and Visitor Center. Come for a variety of fun and

educational nature-themed activities. This is a free family event for all ages. Sponsored by the libraries of the Mid-Wisconsin Library System and Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.

“Ready, Set, Read!” with the Soda Pups | Friday, July 8th @ 2 p.m. Join us to meet the adorable Soda Pups and watch them perform incredible dog tricks!

All ages are welcome!

LEGO Mindstorms Robot Program | Tuesday, July 12th @ 3:30 p.m. Join us for a demonstration from the Beaver Dam Robotics Club, build your own LEGO Mindstorms Robot and compete

against other builders in the LEGO Mindstorms Robot Challenge! Recommended for ages five and up.

“Ready, Set, Sing!” with David Landau | Thursday, July 14th @ 2 p.m. Get ready to sing and dance with family favorite, David Landau! All ages are welcome!

Storybook Parade in Swan Park | Saturday, July 16th @ 1 p.m. Celebrate Beaver Dam’s 175th anniversary with the library! Join the library staff at the 175th Anniversary Picnic

at Swan Park after the parade. The Storybook Parade will begin at @ 1 p.m. All ages are welcome!

“Ready, Set, WOW!” with Jeff McMullen | Thursday, July 21st @ 2:00 p.m. Join us to watch internationally acclaimed comedy magician, Jeff McMullen, perform some amazing tricks!

All ages are welcome!

Library Summer Wrap-Up Party | Thursday, July 28th @ 2 p.m. Join us for tons of end of the summer fun! All ages are welcome!

Maker Mondays @ Your Library! Make it @ Your Library! Join us to create your own projects based on

the weekly theme. Recommended for ages 8 and up. Monday, June 20th @ 2 p.m.: Duct Tape!

Monday, June 27th @ 2 p.m.: Perler Beads! Monday, July 11th @ 2 p.m.: Glow-in-the-Dark! Monday, July 18th @ 2 p.m.: Recycled Books!

Monday, July 25th @ 2 p.m.: Tie Dye! * Some project days will be messy.

Sports-Themed Craft Days

Love sports and being creative? Then join us to create sports-themed projects that correspond to the weekly theme.

Recommended for ages 4 and up.

Friday, June 17th @ 2:00 p.m.: Sports Mania! Friday, June 24th @ 2:00 p.m.: Games Around the World!

Friday, July 1st @ 2:00 p.m.: All-American Sports! Friday, July 15th @ 2:00 p.m.: Make Your Own Trading Cards!

Friday, July 22nd @ 2:00 p.m.: Sports Science! Friday, July 29th @ 2:00 p.m.: Summer Olympics!

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S Monday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Tuesday: 12-8 p.m.

Wednesday: 12-8 p.m. | Thursday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Friday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Saturday: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. August 1-6, 2016

Kids’ Workshops & ACTIVITIES ALL WORKSHOPS AND ACTIVITES ARE FREE OF CHARGE.

Father’s Day Craft Program | Saturday, June 11th @ 10:00 a.m.

Make Dad’s day extra wonderful! Join us to make a card and gift to give Dad on his special day.

Recommended for ages three and up. Don’t forget! Father’s Day is Sunday, June 19th!

Fancy Nancy Tea Party! | Wednesday, June 15th @ 2:00 p.m.

Party like Fancy Nancy! Join us for lemonade and cookies, along with fancy craft projects.

Recommended for ages four and up. Dressing like Fancy Nancy is strongly encouraged!

Butter Making Program | Tuesday, June 21st @ 2:00 p.m.

Make butter the old-fashioned way and enjoy some sweet treats provided by the

Leipsic 4-H Club and Sassy Cow Creamery, in honor of June Dairy Month! All ages welcome!

Costume Making Workshop | Saturday, June 25th @ 10:00 a.m.

Are you interested in joining the library in the Character Parade on Saturday, July 16th?

If so, visit the library to create your costume during our Costume Making Workshop!

Vintage Fourth of July Craft Program | Wednesday, June 29th @ 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Fourth of July the old-fashioned way!

Join us to create your own vintage style Fourth of July projects. Recommended for ages three and up.

Family Video Game Night | Wednesday, June 29th @ 6:00 p.m.

All ages are invited to join us for a fun-filled evening of fitness-themed video gaming!

Minecraft Party! | Thursday, July 7th @ 2 p.m.

If you love Minecraft visit the library to make your own Minecraft sword, perler bead creation and

other fun projects based on the popular game! Recommended for ages five and up.

Spinning for Beginners for Families & Kids | Wednesday, July 13th @ 2:30 p.m. (Ages 5 and up)

Local Fiber Artist and owner of Babe's Fiber Garden Bee Hahn will demonstrate and teach spinning a wheel and drop spindle.

Kite Making Day! | Tuesday, July 19th @ 2 p.m.

Learn how to make kites from the experts! The Wisconsin Kiter’s Club will be teaching participants how to build a kite

and everyone will be able to build one of their own to fly outside this summer! All ages welcome!

Paw Patrol Party! | Saturday, July 23rd @ 10 a.m.

Calling all Paw Patrol fans! Join us for Paw Patrol inspired snacks and crafts!

Coding Club | Tuesday, July 26th @ 2 p.m.

Children ages eight and up are invited to learn more about coding! Using the online program, Hour of Code,

participants will have the opportunity to practice coding and develop a computer game of their own!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover | Wednesday, July 27th @ 6 p.m.

This summer your stuffed friends can spend a night at the library! Join us for an evening of night time themed crafts.

Each child can bring one stuffed animal to sleepover at the library and will receive pictures of all the fun their friends had!

Historical Crafts for Kids: Book Making Projects | Tuesday, August 9th @ 6 p.m.

Join us for our August historically themed craft session, as we learn about and create various bookmaking projects!

Recommended for ages four and up.

Stop by the Youth Reference Desk to learn more about 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!

Children who have not yet started kindergarten are invited to sign-up for this special early literacy program

that rewards their time spent reading with lots of cool prizes!

In celebration of Beaver Dam’s 175th birthday, solve

Beaver Dam history puzzles this summer to be entered

in a special prize drawing and be entered in the end of

the program drawing. Puzzles will be available around

the library.

Special Prize Drawing for Teens and Adults

311 N. Spring Street

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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August 1-6, 2016

Beaver Dam 175th Anniversary Parade & Picnic Saturday, July 16, 2016

Celebrate Beaver Dam’s 175th anniversary with the library! Join the library staff at the 175th Anniversary Picnic at Swan Park after the parade. The Library booth will have fun activities for kids, including professional face painting and photos with the Minions.

The Storybook Parade will begin at @ 1 p.m. as the Minions lead the parade through Swan Park. We welcome you to dress up like your favorite storybook character and walk in the historic sto-rybook parade. Many of you will remember the Friends of the Library Storybook Parade that was held from 1971 to 1995. All ages are welcome! Participants will receive a complimentary gift.