Free class for adults:  Microsoft Powerpoint.  Instructor Jenny Fisher will teach the basics of the Microsoft Powerpoint presentation software.  This is a free class for adults, but advance registration is required.  We will meet from 6:00-8:00 at the library.  Class is limited to five participants who need a computer station, but more registrants may participate who can bring their own wireless ready laptop with Powerpoint software installed.

The 2 - 5 year old STARS are welcome to come to a "Dreams and Wishes" storytime. Wishing books, games, snack and a "Dream Big" craft are included in this free event.  Children must be registered in the Summer Reading Program and signed up for this event by Monday, June 4.  Register online or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

The body of the Teen Librarian has been found in the employee break room of the Community Center near the end of the first Kamot County KomixFest. Cause of death was not immediately determined, but the Sheriff's Department is currently seeking members of the Perry Public Library Teen Summer Reading Program to assist in investigating this top priority case.

Interested teens can register by contacting Misty by phone at 515-465-3569, by text at 515-201-9215, or by email at mvonbehren@perry.lib.ia.us. Prizes will be awarded to the top team who solves the case. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

 

All children registered for the summer reading program who just finished kindergarten through second grade (OWLS) are invited to a "Dreams and Wishes" storytime.  You must be registered in the summer reading program and signed up for this event by Wednesday, June 6.  You may register online or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.  Books about dreams and wishes, games, snack and a "Dream Big" craft are included in this free event.

We will be watching the Disney movie "Bedtime Stories" starring Adam Sandler.  It is 99 minutes in length and is rated PG for mild humor and language.No registration is needed to attend this event. Children under 6 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.  
Synopsis Summary from bibliographic Record:   Marty Bronson raises his son and daughter on his own. He has to sell his homey motel to Barry Nottingham who promises to make Marty's son the manager. But, Nottingham pulls down the motel and builds a pricey hotel. Now grown up, Marty's son, Skeeter, works as a janitor and general servant. He still dreams of becoming the manager. When Nottingham announces a brand-new hotel, built on an existing school's property, he makes his future son-in-law, Kendall, manager. Skeeter's sister, Wendy, has to leave town for a job interview and asks him to help look after her two children, Patrick and Bobbi, with Wendy's colleague, Jill. He doesn't get along with either Jill or the children, but his easy-going attitude loosens them all up. He starts telling the children bedtime stories and the children grow fond of him. They make suggestions about how the stories should go. When the stories become true in real life, Skeeter tries to maneuver the stories into a direction which will make his dream come true, too.  No    N

All children registered in the summer reading program are invited to attend Keith West's 2012 Magical Summer Reading Program.  No further registration is necessary. Keith states "Dreams give us a destination...a place or goal we want to achieve.  Books give us direction on the journey to our biggest dreams.  Magic is what we experience when our dreams and hard work collide and become reality."  Join Keith as he takes us on a magical journey where books unlock the secrets to our biggest dreams.  Keith has performed over 900 library shows and is celebrating 20 years of magic.

Teen Summer Reading Program ~ Haunted Locations: This presentation takes the audience on a ghostly journey to some of the most haunted places in Iowa. It covers the entire state, from phantom creatures prowling the woods, to graveyard apparitions located in your own backyard. No place is without its own haunting. Complete with photos, case history, eyewitness accounts, ghost lore, and directions, this unique presentation encourages you to visit these places for your own ghost story. 

All children who have finished third through fifth grades (and are registered for summer reading) are welcome to attend a DREAMER'S program, Don't Wake the Animals.  We'll learn about nocturnal animals (animals that sleep during the day and are awake at night).  A bat craft, snack, game, and stories will be included in this program.  Register by Wednesday, June 13, on-line or email:  skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

All registered two-to-five year olds are welcome to a STARs storytime: Three Hoots for the Owl!  We will have stories in keeping with the theme, an owl craft and game, and a free snack.  Register for this program on-line or by email: skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

All registered children who have finished kingergarten through second grades are welcome to attend the OWLS storytime.  Owl books, crafts, games and snacks will be included in this free program.  Register on-line or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us by Wednesday, June 20.

Come and watch Magician Rick Eugene amaze us with his tricks.  No registration is necessary for this event.

 Wow your friends and family by learning how to do magic tricks! Magician Rick Eugene will conduct a class and teach various techniques to the teen summer reading program. After the class, each participant will be able to take the necessary props in order to continue their magic routine at home. Class size is limited to twenty-five participants. Register by selecting the REGISTER option below beginning on May 1, 2012. For additional questions, please contact Misty at
515-465-3569 or email mvonbehren@perry.lib.ia.us

All registered two to five year olds are welcome to a STARS storytime.  We will be discussing camping, constellations, and crafting.  Register by Monday, June 25 on-line or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

"Animal Tales" is the program being presented by the Blank Park Zoo at our library for our STARS group.  We will read an exciting animal tale before meeting two new animal pals! This session is about 30 min. in length and is designed for children ages two to five years old. The class size should be no larger than 25 children.  Registration is necessary as this class is limited in enrollment.  Register by Monday, July 2 online or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

Many children dream of being a Zookeeper when they grow up. This program will demonstrate how those dreams can become reality. Along with discovering fun facts about the animals, children will also learn a Zookeeper’s duties, the care that is needed for each animal, and how they too can become a Zookeeper! (Class size should be no larger than 30 students).  Registration is necessary by Monday, July 2 as there is a limited enrollment.  Call 465-3569, register online or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

Library Director Mary Murphy will be discussing bullying with the DREAMERS (3rd - 5th graders).  Please register by calling 465-3569, register online or email mmurphy@perry.lib.ia.us.

This storytime is all about the moon and children registered in the summer reading program ages two through five (STARS) are welcome to register for this event by Monday, July 9.

OWLS (children registered that have finished kindergarten through second grades) are welcome to register by Wednesday, July 11 for a "Man In The Moon" party.  Games, crafts, books, and snacks having to do with the moon will be implemented.

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Families are welcome to come and watch "Fly Me To The Moon" and use the 3-D glasses you received at the Fourth of July parade.  Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.  Young housefly Nat is looking for adventure in outer space with his two friends.  In homemade space suits, they ride aboard Apollo 11 and become the first insects to journey into space.  After a potentially disastrous mechanical problem, these daredevil flies must save the day.  No registration is necessary.

All registered children are invited to hear Police Officer Pat Jans and retired teacher Marlene Johnson talk about their jobs.  You will get to take a life-size paper doll home to decorate what you want to be when you grow up.  Bring your creation back to the library and we will display them.  Registration is necessary for this event by calling 465-3569, register online, or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

We will discuss the moon and different planets and DREAMERS (3rd - 5th graders) will have a craft and snack.  Registration is necessary for this event by calling 465-3569, register online, or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us.

Come learn about these amazing creatures. In addition, you will have the opportunity to view the Egyptian Fruit Bats that come to every bat show!  Come
 

All registered children are invited to hear firefighter Brian Eiteman and baker Heather Friedrichsen talk about their jobs.  Each child will get to decorate a cupcake to eat.  Registration is necessary by calling 465-3569, register online, or email skestel@perry.lib.ia.us by Monday, July 23.

All registered children in the summer reading program who have read at least five hours, along with their families, are welcome to come to the Rec Center and swim free of charge. Children must be registered so we know how many to plan for.

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