Children of all ages are invited to join the Dane County Library Service Summer Reading Program. Children may set their own reading goals (suggested goal: ten books or ten hours). The Summer Reading Program allows children to earn a small prize and a free pass to the Madison Mallards and a Dane County Fair pass. Register starting June 15 and return your reading record by September 5 to earn your prize.
s. Register starting June 16 and return your reading record by September 2 to earn your prize.
In addition to the reading program activities for school age children, Dane County Library Service has arranged for the following family programs at various locations within the bookmobile’s service area.
Doug the Jug
"Doug the Jug" performs a fun-filled juggling extravaganza that includes a touch of magic. Whether juggling three small children or pulling a cow out of his hat, Doug aims to delight and involve the audience throughout his 45-minute performance.
Fitchburg:
Byrne Park/Richardson St.
Monday, June 29 from 7:00-7:45 p.m
Wildwood Park/Barbara Drive
Tuesday, June 23 from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Brooklyn/Commercial Street (at the gazebo):
Thursday, June 25 from 7:00-7:45 p.m.
If you need accommodations to attend these programs, please call 266-4419 two weeks in advance.
Summer Reading Programming Activities
Mondays: June 15, 22, 29, July 6, 13, 20, 27
Crafts and Fun: Blue Mounds Village Park 5-6 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Byrne Park (Fitchburg) 7-8 p.m.
Tuesdays: June 16, 23, 30 July 7, 14, 21, 29
Crafts and Fun: Fairways (Fitchburg) 3-4 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Wildwood Park (Fitchburg) 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Tower Hill (Fitchburg) 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesdays: June 17, 24, July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Crafts and Fun: Cottage Grove, Marketplace/Cottage Grove Road 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Thursdays: June 18, 25, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Crafts and Fun: Shorewood Hills School 3-4 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Brooklyn/Commercial Street (at the gazebo) 6-8 p.m.
Fridays: June 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Crafts and Fun: Fitchburg Community Center 12-1 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Paoli 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Grab ‘N Go Crafts at Waubesa Hts.
Saturdays: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1
Crafts and Fun: East Bristol 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Crafts and Fun: Dane 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Roxbury, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
Crafts and Fun: Martinsville, 3:00-3:45 p.m.
Questions? Call Mary Driscoll at 608-266-4419.
Many thanks to:
Herb Kohl Foundation
Silver Lining Foundation
Friends of the Bookmobile
Sub-Zero Foundation, Inc.
Fitchburg Public Library
For their generous support!
