Tuesday, June 24 at 6:30: Slurpy Joe’s Cafe.  Hear what’s hot on this year’s reading list from other kids!

Tuesday, July 1 at 2:00: Tie Dyeing.  Bring a cotton tee shirt to dye and join us on the porch.

Wednesday, July 2 at 3:30: Velvet Stamping.  Create custom velvet designs.  Fabric and materials provided. 

Tuesday, July 8 at 2:00: Caricatures.  Registration required.  Have your portrait drawn by a professional caricaturist. 

Wednesday, July 9 at 3:30: Airbrush Tattoos.  Professional airbrush artist paints a variety of designs.  On you. 

Tuesday, July 15 at 2:00: Chess.  Mike Sullivan coaches beginners and experienced players. 

Wednesday, July 16 at 3:30: Guitar Hero. Permission slip and registration required.  Join Beth Gallaway for an afternoon of the popular video game. 

Tuesday, July 22 at 2:00: Fear Factor.  Teams compete for prizes by taking on challenges you won’t believe. 

Wednesday, July 23 at 3:30: Accessorize!  Make jewelry with beads or duct tape. 

Tuesday, July 29 at 2:00: Karaoke.  Landa Pappas returns by popular demand. 

Tuesday, August 5 at 2:00: Wii Sports.  Permission slip and registration required. Gaming with Beth Gallaway. 

Wednesday, August 6 at 3:30: Tie Dyeing.  Bring a cotton tee shirt to dye and join us on the porch.

Tuesday, August 12 at 2:00: Chess.  Michael Sullivan returns with more chess tips. 

Wednesday, August 13 at 3:30: Fear Factor.  Form teams and take on outrageous challenges to see who wins.  Do you dare?

The Youth Room’s Summer Reading Program is in full swing with over 600 registrations. Registration is open through Friday, August 8. (You don’t have to register to attend special events.)

Next week is the first full week of events. There are two events for young adults, grades 5 and up. On Tuesday, July 1, join Young Adult Librarian Steve on the portico at 2 p.m. for tie dyeing. This event has been very popular during past summers and this year will be no exception. Bring your T-shirts (or whatever) that you want to dye and Steve will provide everything else you need, including instruction.
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Kids who read and are read to over the summer not only do better when they return to school in the fall, they have more fun all summer long, especially if they participate in the Summer Reading Program at Beebe Library. The theme of the Summer Reading Program is “Wild Reads at Beebe Library.” Registration for the summer-long event begins Monday, June 16.
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Starcatchers will meet on Friday, March 21st, at 2:00. The group is currently reading one of the following: Godless by Pete Hautman or Dreamhunter by Elizabeth Knox.

Karaoke - Wednesday, March 26th, from 2:30 - 4:30. Prizes, line dances and snacks. Landa will be back again with all the newest music for your karaoke pleasure!