Maxwell Memorial Library
14 Genesee Street
Camillus, New York 13031

telephone: 315-672-3661
email: maxmemlib@yahoo.com
created 08 June 2010
updated 31 July 2010

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Memorial Library
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       Summer, 2010 at Maxwell Memorial Library

Summer Reading Program
Wild Wednesday Family Nights
Friday Fun
Camillus Page Turners

It’s a TITLE WAVE!
Keep your eyes on the prize and the giant wave at the front desk at Maxwell Memorial Library as we
add up how many books children read this summer.
We challenge you and your family to read 3,000 books by August!
We’ll celebrate with a Beach Party August 11!

Make a Splash, Read!  
Our Summer Reading Program, for kids up to grade 5, encourages reading for fun. Please sign up at
the front desk starting June 14 to receive a registration packet, which includes a book recording
sheet to earn prizes each week, and a coupon from Carol’s Polar Parlor!

Make Waves at Maxwell Memorial Library!
Our Teen Summer Reading Program for kids 6th grade through 12th grade. Keep track of how many
pages read each week and earn a chance at fabulous raffle prizes, including SU game tickets, New
York State Fair tickets, and gift certificates. Sign up starts June 14 at the front desk.

Wild Wednesdays! Every Wednesday at 6 p.m. from June 30 to August 11.
Families with children of all ages are invited to enjoy our free programs that will include wacky
magicians, amazing musicians, and fabulous storytellers and artists.
No registration is required.

** SPLASH INTO SCIENCE
Wednesday, June 30, at 6 p.m. Free.  No registration.
The MOST kicks off Wild Wednesdays with a program so fun you won’t know you’re learning. More
importantly, neither will the kids.

* "Captain Hurricain's Magical Underwater Adventure"
Wednesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. Free. No registration.

** Tom Sieling, “Take a Tromp Through the Swamp,”
Wednesday, July 14, at 6 p.m. Free.  No registration.

*Dancing Bear Puppet Theater performing "The Littlest Pirate"
Wednesday, July 21, at 6:30 p.m. Free.  No registration.
Note: This performance begins at 6:30 p.m.















* “The Art of Storytelling” with Kathleen Maniaci,
Wednesday, July 28, at 6 p.m. Free.  No registration.

* “Sing a Story” with Nan Hoffman,
Wednesday, August 4, at 6 p.m. Free.  No registration.

*Funding for this program has been generously provided by the Friends of Maxwell Memorial Library.

**This program is supported by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds awarded to the
New York State Library by the Federal Institute of Museum and Library Sciences.


Friday Fun!
Every Friday at 11:00 a.m. for children ages 5-10 from July 2 to August 13.
This is a fun craft and story program with an emphasis on water in and around our world.
Please register by stopping at the front desk or calling
672-3661.

July 2 -  Picture Frames
July 9 - Boats and Surfboards
July 16 - Water and Animals
July 23 - Fish Ornaments
July 30 - Wooden Wonders

Friday Fun for Teens!  Friday, August 6 at 11:00 a.m. - Creating Comics!
This final Friday Fun craft session is just for teens. Learn how to make your own comic or graphic
novel online! Artist Kathie Maniaci will take you through an online comic program. Bring your own
laptop if you have one, but it’s not required.
Free.
Please register in person, or call 672-3661 by August 5.

Beach Party!
Wednesday, August 11, at 6 p.m. Free.  No registration.
End Summer Reading with a splash to celebrate all the great books you’ve read!

Also this summer:
Page Turners-A Book Club for kids ages 8-12 and a parent.
Meets the last Monday of July and August at 6 p.m.
-AND-
Family Movie Nights,
Monday, August 9, 6 p.m. Ponyo
-Check the regular Kids and Teens page for details.
Captain Hurricain's Underwater
Magical Adventure
July 7, 2010
performing, "The Littlest Pirate".
July 21, 2010