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Library hosts free programs in July
Summer Reading Program, concerts, art classes, and more
Library offers free programs such as painting pottery, cake designing, concerts, magic, and yoga this July.
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. 2009 Jun 15
Library closing
The Library System will be closed Saturday, July 4, for Independence Day.
New Hours at West Avenue Library
Beginning July 1, the operating hours of West Avenue Library will be 10 a.m.— 6 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The Library will be closed on Tuesdays, Thursdays, weekends and holidays.
Sign up for new Library newsletter
Everyone can keep up to date on all of the programs and new services offered by the Newport News Public Library System by receiving the new “Books & Beyond” newsletter by email. Sign up online at http://www.nngov.com/library/custom/newsltr. The newsletter is free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Your Space!
Teens ages 12 to 17 can express themselves through writing and drawing. Submit one-page written work or one drawing to Juvenile Reference Desk at Grissom Library through July 31. Submissions will be on display, and a panel of staff members will select winners, who receive Best Buy gift cards. Runners-up receive free books.
Virginia Employment Commission Website Orientation Sessions
In the Business Center, the Main Street Library staff will offer orientation sessions to help patrons register to use the Virginia Employment Commission site, VAworkconnect.com, 10 a.m. to noon, Mondays, July 6, 20, 27; and 2 to 4 p.m., Thursdays, July 2, 9, 16, 30. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
Introduction to the Business Decision database
Main Street Library staff will teach participants how to use the Business Decision database, located in the Business Information Center at Main Street Library. The small-business-oriented marketing database allows users to create maps based on various statistical data, such as extensive consumer household data, market segmentation data, population forecasts and demographic data. The class is offered 10-11 a.m., Thursday, July 9. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
“Up For Discussion …” Book Club
The adult Book Club will meet 7-8 p.m., Wednesday, July 15, at Main Street Library to discuss “The Secret Life of Bees” by Sue Monk Kidd. Registration is required online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
Painting Pottery Party
Marlene Bealer with Starving Artist Studio will consult with patrons on painting ceramic bisque and provide all paints and supplies, 3-5 p.m., Saturday, July 18, at Pearl Bailey Library. Patrons may take their creations home. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677.
Summer Concert Series: Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher
Peter Fletcher, a classical guitarist who has won numerous awards and performed worldwide including at Carnegie Hall, will present classical guitar music, 7-8:30 p.m., Monday, July 20, at Main Street Library. No registration is required.
Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online
Main Street Library staff will teach participants how to use the Foundation Directory Online database, which allows grant-seekers to search for grants and research potential donors. This class will be offered 3-4 p.m., on Tuesday, July 21, in the Business Information Center at Main Street Library. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.
Summer Concert Series: American Folk Music: Storytelling through Song
Jonathan Lopez, an experienced musician and professor of sociology at Old Dominion University, will perform American Folk songs and discuss folk music and storytelling songs throughout American history. His performances are 4-5 p.m., Wednesday, July 22, at West Avenue Library, and 2:30-3:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25, at Grissom Library. No registration is required.
Art of Cake Designing
Patricia Jackson, aka Patti Cake, will teach adults the basics of cake decorating, 7-8 p.m., Thursday, July 23, at Pearl Bailey Library. Registration is required and begins June 23 online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677.
Loosely Knit Group
Everyone is welcome to join the Loosely Knit Group, which meets 9:30-11:30 a.m. every first and third Thursday of each month at Grissom Library. Anyone who enjoys knitting, crocheting, or any craft is welcome, and no registration is required.
Bookmobile
The Newport News Public Library System’s Bookmobile makes scheduled stops Mondays through Thursdays, except for holidays. The summer schedule is available online at http://www.nngov.com/library/resources/bkmschedule or call (757) 591-4858 for information. The Bookmobile is wheelchair accessible.
Computer classes
Registration begins July 1 for August classes online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling the respective library. Classes are offered on an ongoing basis covering various topics, including computer and Internet basics, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, resume writing and more. Search for classes and register at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling the respective library.
Summer Reading Programs
Master the Art of Reading
For each library book read through Friday, July 31, adults ages 18 and older can enter drawings at Newport News Libraries. The more books read, the more chances to win. Prizes include notepads, bookmarks, coffee mugs and goodies or the grand prize, tickets to a show and dinner for two. Upcoming programs include concerts, art lessons, cooking classes, writing workshops and author talks.
Summer Reading Program for Children and Teens
Children and teens can get creative and express themselves during the Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can read books and win prizes through Friday, July 31. Children and teens will win prizes based on the number of minutes they read. Prizes are awarded on three levels. Children who are 12 years old can choose to participate in either the children’s or the teens’ program. Participants sign up any time through July 31. Special programs and events offer fun and education on the theme of Be Creative @ Your Library and a separate program for teens, Express Yourself @ Your Library. Teens ages 12 – 17 also may volunteer at the Libraries for the Summer Reading Program. Some programs require registration. See program descriptions and schedules below.
Summer Reading Program Descriptions
Tie Dyeing with Sharpies Kids ages 6-11 are invited to bring pre-washed white or lightly colored cotton T-shirt, socks, or painters' hat to tie-dye using permanent markers in assorted colors. All participants must provide their own item for dyeing and NO polyester or blends.
Board Games Galore for School Age Kids and their Families Teams of two kids, ages 6-11, or families may play an assortment of traditional board games: Candy Land, Checkers, Connect Four, Lady Bugs, Old Maids and Scrabble.
Board Games Galore for Teens Teams of two or more teens may play an assortment of traditional board games -- Chess, Checkers, Scrabble and WordSpot -- for prizes.
Make and Take CD Picture Frame Teens, ages 12-18, use old, unscratched CD cases, insert their own pictures and decorate the outside. Participants will need to bring at least four pictures/photos from home.
Basic Step-by-Step Cartoon Drawing Techniques for Teens Local artist Ed Condra will lead teens in the basics of cartoon drawing techniques.
Cartooning with Ed Condra Local artist Ed Condra will teach basic cartooning skills for children ages 6-11.
Teen Movie: "Twilight" Teens can watch the popular movie based on the first in a series of books by Stephanie Meyer.
Family Mask-erade All ages can show off their creativity by making personalized masks, and enjoying a special treat.
Learning on Laptops: Photo Fun for Teens Youth ages 12-17 can learn how to locate, select, import and save photos. Participants will also practice skills such as editing and saving photos as well as cutting and pasting pictures to a document In order to use the laptops, teens must have a library card and signed parental permission.
Teen Movie: "High School Musical 3" Teens ages 12-17can watch the popular movie “High School Musical 3: Senior Year.”
Monet's Garden Kids ages 6-11 can decorate their own flowerpot and plant seeds to take home.
Teen DDR Night Teens ages 12-17 can compete in Dance Dance Revolution on the Wii gaming system.
Teen Knit & Crochet Night Teens 12-17 can bring their knitting or crochet projects and have fun while working. Beginners welcome.
Teen Wrap Party featuring Guitar Hero Teens 12-17 can finish off the summer by playing Guitar Hero on the Wii gaming system and enjoying great food and more.
Therapy Dogs Trainers from Therapy Dogs International will give a demonstration of their dogs' skills and abilities, and will answer questions about the therapy dog training process. For children ages 6-11.
Barefoot Puppets present: "Dreamtime: Stories from Down Under" Barefoot Puppet Theatre presents a wonderful production for all ages! This show was inspired by three traditional tales of the Aborigines of Australia and is told through the eyes of Billy, an inquisitive young platypus.
Kathleen Fogarty: From Story to Song Singer/songwriter and former broadcast journalist Kathleen Fogarty shares her love of children's literature through stories and songs for children.
Balloon Creatures and Magic with Miss Susan Miss Susan will perform magic tricks and create balloon creatures. Each child ages 6-11 will get a balloon creature to take home.
Virginia Living Museum presents Amazon Journeys Presenters from the Virginia Living Museum will discuss and show live examples of life found along the Amazon River.
Ron Cromer Presents: Snakes Alive! Ron Cromer will present a program on the lives and habits of snakes. Live snakes will be present, with hands-on and petting opportunities for all ages.
Uncle Ty-Rone of Ty-Rone's World Ty-Rone's World is a fun and high-energy ventriloquism show with lots of audience participation geared to today's youth and families with self-produced positive hip-hop music and comedy.
Yoga for Children with Radiant Child’s Yoga Yoga instructor Linetta Davis will demonstrate and teach basic Yoga moves for children ages 6-11 for 30 to 45 minutes.
I Can Do It! by Magician Harold Wood Harold Wood performs magic acts, juggling feats and unicycle-riding with audience participation for all ages.
Kari Brimhall Presents: "OUCH!" A Band-Aid Story Kari Brimhall will help kids ages 6 -11 get motivated to write by sharing her stories and inviting them to write their own. Program will last 30 - 45 minutes.
Teen Thriller Thursdays Every other Thursday beginning June 25, teens ages 12-17 can enjoy a thrilling movie, Wii games, and Tie Dye T’s.
Storytimes Summer Storytime schedule begins June 22. Registration is required.
| Summer Reading Program Schedules
Pearl Bailey Library
Pre-School Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) 10 a.m., Mondays
I Can Do It! by Magician Harold Wood 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 1
Uncle Ty-Rone of Ty-Rone's World 2 p.m., Thursday, July 2.
Tie Dyeing with Sharpies 2-3:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 8. Register now.
Teen Movie: "Twilight" 3-5 p.m., Monday, July 13
Kari Brimhall Presents: "OUCH!" A Band-Aid Story 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 15. Registration begins July 1.
Board Games Galore for School Age Kids and their Families 2-3:30 p.m., Thursday, July 16. Register now.
Family Storytime (Ages 3 -11) 2 p.m., Saturday, July 18
Make and Take CD Picture Frame 3-4:30 p.m., Monday, July 20. Register now.
Ron Cromer Presents: Snakes Alive! 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 21
Balloon Creatures and Magic with Miss Susan 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 22. Registration begins July 6.
Teen Movie: "High School Musical 3" 3-5 p.m., Monday, July 27.
Kathleen Fogarty: From Story to Song 2 p.m., Thursday, July 30
Grissom Library
Storytimes Wee Ones Storytime (Ages birth to 3) 10 a.m., Mondays: June 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27 Preschool Storytime (Ages 3 to 5) 11 a.m., Tuesdays, June 23, 30, July 7, 14, 21, 28
Monet's Garden 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, July 1. Register now.
Family Mask-erade 2-3 p.m., Tuesday, July 7. Register now.
Teen Knit & Crochet Night 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 7. Register now.
Kari Brimhall Presents: "OUCH!" A Band-Aid Story 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 8. Register now.
Barefoot Puppets present: "Dreamtime: Stories from Down Under" 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 14
Balloon Creatures and Magic with Miss Susan 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 15. Register now.
Ron Cromer Presents: Snakes Alive! 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 21
Learning on Laptops: Photo Fun for Teens 4:30-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 21. Registration begins July 7.
Yoga for Children with Radiant Child’s Yoga 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 22. Registration begins July 7.
Kathleen Fogarty: From Story to Song 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 28
Teen Wrap Party featuring Guitar Hero 6:30-8 p.m., Tuesday, July 28. Registration is required and begins June 9.
Therapy Dogs 2-3 p.m., Wednesday, July 29.
| Main Street Library
Pre-School Storytime (Ages 3 – 5) 10 a.m., Tuesdays
Wee Ones Storytime (Ages Birth – 3) 10 a.m., Thursdays, June 25, July 9, July 23
Barefoot Puppets present: "Dreamtime: Stories from Down Under" 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 1
Kari Brimhall Presents: "OUCH!" A Band-Aid Story 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 7. Register now.
Teen Thriller Thursdays: Wii and You 3-5 p.m., Thursday, July 9. Play Wii games such as Mario Strikers Charged, Guitar Hero II, Mario Party 8, and Rayman Raving Rabbids II.
Balloon Creatures and Magic with Miss Susan 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 14. Register now.
I Can Do It! By Magician Harold Wood 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 15
Yoga for Children with Radiant Child’s Yoga 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 21. Registration begins July 7.
Ron Cromer Presents: Snakes Alive! 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 22
Teen Thriller Thursdays: Tie Dye T’s 3-5 p.m., Thursday, July 23. Go retro and make a tie-dye T-shirt to take home.
Therapy Dogs 11 a.m., Tuesday, July 28.
Kathleen Fogarty: From Story to Song 2 p.m., Wednesday, July 29.
Bookmobile Clowning Around Downtown: The Light Hearts, a clown company, will perform juggling, magic and balloon- and bubble-making. 4 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, at Stuart Gardens Apartments 4:35 p.m., Wednesday, July 9, at Dickerson Court Apartments
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Register for all programs online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling the respective library:
· Grissom Library, 366 DeShazor Drive, Newport News, VA 23608, 757-369-3190
· Main Street Library, Bookmobile, Library for the Blind, 110 Main Street, Newport News, VA 23601, 757-591-4858
· Pearl Bailey Library, 2510 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-247-8677
· West Avenue Library, 2907 West Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-247-8505
· Public Law Library, 2501 Washington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607, 757-926-8678
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