The Burlington County Library System invites kids of all ages to have a blast this summer with some sizzling good books and special programs bursting with fun.
With a focus on science, the 2014 Summer Reading Programs “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for children and “Spark a Reaction” for teens kick off June 23. Both programs run until August 16 at the County Library in Westampton and branch facilities in Bordentown, Cinnaminson, Evesham, Maple Shade, Medford, Pemberton and Riverton.
Interested readers are invited to register for the programs and pick up their reading packets at any library location beginning June 23. Throughout the summer, participants will be encouraged to keep track of whatever they read to earn prizes and have fun. The libraries will also present themed programs all summer long with activities that may include science experiments, explosive magic shows, nature explorations and more.
To launch this summer’s reading program, a weeklong kickoff party will be held June 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the County Library headquarters. Branch facilities have also scheduled their own kick-off events for that week to put everyone in a reading mood.
For more information about summer reading kickoff programs and special events that will be presented all summer long, go to the BCLS website www.bcls.lib.nj.us or call any BCLS library. In the meantime, check out some of the exciting programs that have been planned at the Evesham Branch, (856) 983–1444:
- Snakes-N-Scales and Turtles and Tales presents The Science of Herpetology! on June 25 at 7 p.m. Kids in Kindergarten and older learn about reptiles and amphibians. Registration required.
- Fizz, Boom, Read: It’s Magic with Steve Woyce on July 2 at 7 p.m. Family program. Registration required.
- Sciencetellers presents Dragons and Dreams on July 7 at 7 p.m. featuring experiments, exploding bottles, dry ice and more for kids 5 and up. Registration required.
- Lava Lamp-Science Fun on July 11 at 3 p.m. Kids ages 5 to 10 create lava lamps. Registration required.
- Philadelphia Zoo on Wheels-Bird Exploration on July 23 at 7 p.m. Meet different types of bird species and learn how they adapted to survive in their habitats. Family program. Registration required.
- The Franklin Institute presents Heart Dissection and Brain Bar on July 30 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Children 5 and up learn about the function of the heart and the brain. Registration required.
- Dino-Hunter Safari with Professor Livingpebble on July 31 at 7 p.m. Kids ages 4 and up get in touch with their inner T-Rex during this program featuring magic, bubble-play, and more. Registration required.
- The Sound of Science with Caryn Lin, Electronic Violinist on Aug. 4 at 7 p.m. for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Registration required.
- Sciencetellers presents Potions on Aug. 14 at 7 pm. Kids ages 6 to 12 enjoy storytelling and science experiments during this interactive show about a hidden underground laboratory filled with mysteries. Registration requested.
- Summer Celebration on Aug. 15 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for summer reading participants. Registration required.
