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SUMMARY:Summer Reading Programs
DESCRIPTION:Summer reading time is here! The much-anticipated Summer Reading Programs kick off on May 21\, the last day of school (you can sign up that day!)\, and conclude on August 1 (the last day to log minutes). This year’s iREAD 2024 theme is “Read\, Renew\, Repeat\,” which encourages reading as a restorative method of self-improvement and self-preservation. There will be child\, teen\, and adult prizes (even prizes for the community) based on minutes read. \nKids (Birth-Fifth Grade):\n\nUse your reading log to track your minutes read and earn beads for your brag tag!\nFinish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK\, Monicals coupon\, and star to put up on the wall in the children’s area.\nEarn stickers for your badge book full of bonus reading challenges. Complete all the challenges get a water bottle or tote bag.\n\n\nTeens (Sixth-Ninth Grade):\n\nUse your reading log to track your minutes read and earn beads for your brag tag!\nFinish your whole log and receive a FREE BOOK and Monicals coupon.\n\n\nAdults (Tenth Grade and Up): \nFor every 10 hours you read\, fill out a raffle ticket for a chance to win a gift card from a local business! \n\nCommunity Prizes: Help Us “Unlock” Prizes for Everyone!\n\nDownload the “Reader Zone” app or log in on their website.\nEnter your total number of minutes read.\nIf the community reads a certain number of minutes in total\, we will unlock the following special community prizes:\n\n25\,000 Minutes: Rainbow Doodle Tablets\n50\,000 Minutes: Duplo LEGO Table\n100\,000 Minutes: Yoto Players\n175\,000 Minutes: Mini Golf in the Library\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/summerreading/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Friday: DIY Binoculars & Nature Walk Flower Pots
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of excitement and exploration every Friday throughout June and July at your library! We’ll have activities designed to delight all ages\, from drop-in craft programs and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and joy at the heart of your community—because Fridays are for fun at MPL! \nThis Friday\, join us for a wild adventure at the DIY Binoculars and Nature Walk Flower Pots event! Get crafty making your own binoculars and scavenger hunt flower pot for your next nature adventure!  \nFamily Fun Friday Dates and Events: \nJune 7: DIY Bubble Wands & Bubble Party \nJune 14: DIY Sensory Bottles \nJune 21: Remarkable Reptiles with Homer Lake Interpretive Center \nJune 28: Live Concert with Children’s Musician Marko Polo \nJuly 5: DIY Binoculars & Nature Walk Flower Pots \nJuly 12: Trash to Fun – DIY Recycled Toys \nJuly 19: Fire and Ice Science Show by Absolute Science \nJuly 26: Trash to Art – Creative Re-use Art \nAll ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/diy-nature-crafts/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240712T113000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Friday: Trash to Fun - DIY Recycled Toys
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of excitement and exploration every Friday throughout June and July at your library! We’ll have activities designed to delight all ages\, from drop-in craft programs and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and joy at the heart of your community—because Fridays are for fun at MPL! \nThis Friday\, turn trash into treasure! Get creative with your recyclables and transform them into awesome toys that you’ll love to play with!  \nFamily Fun Friday Dates and Events: \nJune 7: DIY Bubble Wands & Bubble Party \nJune 14: DIY Sensory Bottles \nJune 21: Remarkable Reptiles with Homer Lake Interpretive Center \nJune 28: Live Concert with Children’s Musician Marko Polo \nJuly 5: DIY Binoculars & Nature Walk Flower Pots \nJuly 12: Trash to Fun – DIY Recycled Toys \nJuly 19: Fire and Ice Science Show by Absolute Science \nJuly 26: Trash to Art – Creative Re-use Art \nAll ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/diy-toys/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240719T110000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Friday: Fire & Ice Science Show
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of excitement and exploration every Friday throughout June and July at your library! We’ll have activities designed to delight all ages\, from drop-in craft programs and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and joy at the heart of your community—because Fridays are for fun at MPL! \nThis Friday\, get ready for an electrifying experience at the “Fire and Ice” Science Show by Absolute Science! Join us as we explore the coolest and hottest experiments that will blow your mind and ignite your passion for science! \nFamily Fun Friday Dates and Events: \nJune 7: DIY Bubble Wands & Bubble Party \nJune 14: DIY Sensory Bottles \nJune 21: Remarkable Reptiles with Homer Lake Interpretive Center \nJune 28: Live Concert with Children’s Musician Marko Polo \nJuly 5: DIY Binoculars & Nature Walk Flower Pots \nJuly 12: Trash to Fun – DIY Recycled Toys \nJuly 19: Fire and Ice Science Show by Absolute Science \nJuly 26: Trash to Art – Creative Re-use Art \nAll ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/absolute-science/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Social & Live Music
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for a scoop of community appreciation! Join us for an ice cream social hosted by the Library’s Board of Trustees. Enjoy free ice cream (and toppings!) and connect with the leaders dedicated to serving your Library. Then\, while you eat your ice cream\, listen to live music\, provided by Riders of the Golden Maize\, a local group that covers music from many eras\, including many classic favorites. \nA sweet celebration awaits! \nA huge thanks to The Main Scoop for the ice cream\, the Board of Trustees for the toppings\, and Friends of the Library for funding the music! \n  \nThere is no cost or registration required to attend the Ice Cream Social. Anyone may attend. Music will be on the lawn (weather permitting) or in the Edgar Room\, if it rains or is scorchingly hot. If you have them\, please bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit in while you eat your ice cream and listen to music! Some lawn games will also be available.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/ice-cream-social/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Friday: Trash to Art - Creative Re-use Art
DESCRIPTION:Embark on a journey of excitement and exploration every Friday throughout June and July at your library! We’ll have activities designed to delight all ages\, from drop-in craft programs and outdoor activities to special presentations from professional performers. Join us for an unforgettable summer of discovery and joy at the heart of your community—because Fridays are for fun at MPL! \nThis Friday\, get ready to unleash your inner artist! Turn ordinary trash into masterpieces as we explore the endless possibilities of recycling and creativity together. \nFamily Fun Friday Dates and Events: \nJune 7: DIY Bubble Wands & Bubble Party \nJune 14: DIY Sensory Bottles \nJune 21: Remarkable Reptiles with Homer Lake Interpretive Center \nJune 28: Live Concert with Children’s Musician Marko Polo \nJuly 5: DIY Binoculars & Nature Walk Flower Pots \nJuly 12: Trash to Fun – DIY Recycled Toys \nJuly 19: Fire and Ice Science Show by Absolute Science \nJuly 26: Trash to Art – Creative Re-use Art \nAll ages. No registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/creative-art/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T103000
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SUMMARY:Storytime: Weekend Edition
DESCRIPTION:Children and families are welcome to join us for an all ages-style storytime featuring rhymes\, songs\, and books\, followed by a fun\, themed craft! \nNo registration required.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/weekend-storytime/2024-07-27/
CATEGORIES:All Ages,Preschool,School age
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240727T220000
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SUMMARY:Movie on the Lawn
DESCRIPTION:Join us for summer nights of fun and films! June brings “Super Mario Bros” – game on! In July\, dive into the ocean with “Finding Nemo.” Enjoy outdoor games and treats from Ice Daddy’s at 7 pm. Movie starts at 8:30 when the stars light up the sky! Attendees are also welcome to bring their own snacks. Bring along some yard chairs or picnic blankets. \nJune 29: Super Mario Bros \nJuly 27: Finding Nemo  \nIn the event of unfavorable weather conditions\, the program will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.
URL:https://mahometpubliclibrary.org/event/july-movie/
CATEGORIES:All Ages
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