2016 Summer Reading

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Lycoming County Library System T H E IMPORTANCE OF
Summer Reading and contact
information will be available SUMMER READING
on the websites of each library.
The Lycoming County Library System offers summer reading
Hughesville as a way to combat the “summer slide,” a problem faced by all children
www.hughesvillelibrary.org who do not continue to read during the summer months.
Research shows that reading achievement declines during the
Jersey Shore months of June through September, when students are on summer
www.jerseyshorepubliclibrary.org break. This gap can quickly compound when children reach middle
school.
Montgomery The Summer Reading Program is available to children, teens
www.montgomerylib.org and adults in Williamsport and the surrounding communities in
Lycoming County.
Montoursville Public libraries began Summer Reading programs in the 1890s.
www.konklelibrary.org Today, 95 percent of public libraries throughout the nation engage
children in reading for pleasure over the summer months.
Muncy
www.muncylibrary.com 2016 Summer Reading Themes!

Williamsport Youth ~ On Your Mark, Get Set, READ!
www.jvbrown.edu Teen ~ Get in the Game, READ!

2 Adult ~ Exercise your mind – READ!

The Lycoming County Library System has many ways
to help readers get in the game and exercise their
mind and bodies this summer. Are you ready?

On your mark, get set and READ this summer at the library!

Tom Sieling, a widely acclaimed singer and songwriter from
Newfield, New York, will perform a free family program
at the six libraries in Lycoming County.
The show consists of sing-along kids’ songs with

Tom performing on guitar, banjo, harmonica and a drum machine.

Muncy Public Library--Friday, July 15, 10 a.m.
Montgomery Area Public Library--Friday, July 15, 5 p.m.
Jersey Shore Area Public Library --Saturday, July 16, 11 a.m.
James V. Brown Library, Williamsport--Wednesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m.
Konkle Memorial Library, Montoursville--Wednesday, August 3, 2 p.m.
Hughesville Area Public Library--Wednesday, August 3, 6 p.m.

The show is appropriate for grades K-6.
Sponsored by the Lycoming County Library System.

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YOUR LIBRARY CARD IS YOUR Jersey Shore Area
TICKET TO TUMBLEBOOKS! Public Library

Now available at James V. Brown HOURS:
and Jersey Shore Area Public Libraries! Monday, Friday – 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday – 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday – 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Closed Sunday

SUMMER READING
Kickoff and end dates:
Friday, June 17 through
Saturday, August 13.

Read books you like and June 23, at 6:30 p.m.
attend exciting, educational The Amazing Magi
programs to earn tickets and
to win great prizes in our end Michael L. Reist
of summer prize drawing!
One of PA’s busiest magicians
Children’s programs brings his mind-blowing
(ages 1-12)
illusions, mystifying magic,
Thursdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. sleight-of-hand and
Teen Programs
(ages 13-18) much more to guarantee a
wonderful entertainment
Tuesdays 6-7:30 p.m.
We offer an adult summer experience.
reading program as well!
July 16 at 11 a.m.
Take a Tromp Through the
Swamp! Enjoy very interactive
songs with musician Tom
Sieling!

Come celebrate with Jersey Shore

CountryFied Carnival Early Registration Event!

Friday, June 17 from 5:15-6:30 p.m.!

•Toilet paper toss •Red Solo Cup Crush
•Pin the Tail on the Possum •Tater sack Twister

•Take the Plunge-r •Lots of other fun games
•Snacks, free t-shirts and prizes!

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W.B. KONKLE Reserve your
MEMORIAL LIBRARY table today!

HOURS: Author GalaBe part of the JamesV.Brown Library’s
Monday - Thursday – 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday – 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Chris Bohjalian, October 6, 2016
Saturday – 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Closed Sunday NewYork Times best-selling author Chris Bohjalian
will headline the 14th annual Author Gala on Oct. 6 at
SUMMER READING June 30 at 2 p.m. July 28 at 2 p.m. Pennsylvania College of Technology. He is the author of 18
Kickoff Friday, June 10 Pancake Fun: Listen to a story, Jump Rope Fun! Jump rope novels, including The Guest Room,
End date Saturday, August 6 play a pancake-flipping game and run a rope obstacle Midwives and The Sandcastle Girls.
All programs require and run a crazy obstacle-filled course, for ages 9-12 years. The gala is the library’s
registration. To participate, pancake race, for ages 6-8. August 3 at 2 p.m. main fundraising event each year.
register at the library. Take a Tromp Through the Table sponsorships are available
The library will offer small July 7 at 2 p.m. Swamp! Enjoy the most fun, by calling Robin Glossner at 570-
weekly prizes for children Flight School: Create and fly humorous and very interac- 326-6689. Reserve your table or
who visit regularly. The your own paper airplanes, for tive songs with musician Tom seats now as this is expected to
children can earn tickets for ages 9-12. Sieling For ages 3 and older. be a sell-out event.Table sponsors
a chance to win Super Prizes July 13 at 10 a.m. are invited to attend a private
such as Lego kits, art Be a Ninja! Listen to a story meet-and-greet with Bohjalian
supplies, sleeping bags, and make a ninja headband. prior to the event.
National Geographic for Kids Play Ninja Star Practice and
subscriptions, Thomas the Ninja Hide and Seek, for ages 5
Tank Engine sets, Lite Brite 6-8.
sets, gift cards and more.
Teens can earn special
age-appropriate Super Prizes.
Last year, 187 kids signed
up and read 4,625 books.
June 15 at 10:30 a.m.
Hop Into Summer! Listen to
a story and then make your
own hopscotch board and a
kangaroo craft, for ages 3-5.

June 23 at 2 p.m. July 19 at 10:30 a.m. August 4 at 2 p.m.
Go for the Gold: The Magic 1,2,3–Come Count with Me: Carnival Day: Celebrate the
of Reading, Food, Fitness and Listen to a story, play a mon- end of summer reading with
Fun with Michael Reist, the key counting game and make juggling, hula hoops, ring toss,
Amazing Magi: Magic, story- a craft with buttons, for ages balloons, treats and more! For
telling, music, puppets, and 3-5 years. ages 3 and older.
fun for children of all ages,
geared toward children ages 3
and older.

JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY

Get Set and Go to the Family Fun Programs

TRheaed2i0n1g6PSruomgrmamer Slide into our double June 13-16 Knock registration DATES TO REMEMBER
hitters with events in Box of Light Digital out of the park Wednesday, June 1
is open to readers of all ages partnership with the Arts Camp with these walk-in Registration opens for the
with programs, prize draw- Crosscutters programs: Adult Summer Reading
ings, storytimes, a teen and Box of Light will return with programs is ongoing through
adult reading club, and more. June 17 – 5:30 p.m. two programs for a four-day •Mondays, June 20 to August 26.
Families are invited to join Sign up for the library’s mini-camp that explores all August 8: Pajamarama
the Read-to-Me portion of the summer reading program at things digital, from animation Family Storytime, 6:15 p.m.
program. the Cutters game on Opening to film to robotics. Summer
Night starting at 5:30 p.m. readers work in teams and •Wednesdays, June 22 to Monday, June 6
eBveesnt tosfaarlel,ftrheees!e will be led through classes that August 10: Jump into Reading
June 22 – 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. introduce graphic arts, music in our outdoor bounce house Registration for Read-to-
Your library can help you Come meet the Crosscutters creation, film production and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Your Me (birth to 5), school age
swing for the fences and hit players at the library and sign robotics. library card is your ticket (grades K-6) and teen (grade
your reading goals out of the up for summer reading, for entrance into the bounce 7-12) summer reading
park this summer. Camp 1 will meet Monday house. programs begin and
July 12 and 26 – 10:30 through Thursday from continue through July 15.
Readers will receive a to 11:15 a.m. 1:45-3:45 p.m.
reading log to record the titles Bounce Into Bilingual August 8-26
and minutes they have read Storytime with Cutters Camp 2 will meet Monday
throughout the summer based players sharing a story in through Thursday from Turn in your completed
on age level. All children are another language. 4-6 p.m. reading log for an Adopt-A-
asked to set a reading goal. Summer Reader sponsored
This program is for summer prize. Readers must be
HOURS: readers in grades 4 and up. registered to be eligible for
Weekdays: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. prizes.
Weekends: 12 - 5 p.m. Registration is required
and opens June 6. August 11 – 7:05 p.m.
For more information, call the Night at the Ballpark
library at 570-326-0536 or for kids who
view this section at participate in
www.summer-reading.org. summer reading!

Visit calendar.jvbrown.edu

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June 24 - 10:30 a.m. July 8 – 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 15 – 10:30 a.m. July 29 – 10:30 a.m. August 5 – 10:30 a.m.
Bushels of Fun magic show Family Fun day at Brandon “Animal Olympics” with Act!vated Theatre: Music ‘N’ Motion with
with Erick Hershey Park Forgotten Friend Reptile Tales Afoot Tracey Eldridge
This 45-minute magic show Hit a home run reading Sanctuary They don’t just tell stories, This performance is
will feature magical illusions at Brandon Park with the Animal Olympics will feature they act!vate them with expressly designed to spark
themed around classic toys Crosscutters and Boomer. the physical fitness of our physical comedy, audience imaginations and to nurture
and games, with an emphasis Come and play games with lovable, cold-blooded critters. participation, American Sign self-esteem. Through songs,
on the joy of reading. Wonder, the baseball players and their Reptiles stretch, squeeze, Language and imaginative movement, puppetry, stories,
laughter, and mystery abound, mascot and make some new swim, climb, run, leap and props; staged by professional sign language, parachute play
with plenty of audience friends! Bring your own dig their way through the actors and young “guest stars” and interactive games kids
participation throughout the equipment and baseball mitts wild. It’s the ultimate from your community before learn about sharing,
show. This program is open to or use our hula hoops, jump competition. Herpetologist a gigantic oversized book. The teamwork, leadership,
summer readers of all ages. ropes, dodgeballs and more to Jesse Rothacker will 45-minute show will feature celebration of diversity,
exercise your mind and body. introduce you to 15 live two programs highlighting recycling, and the art of
This program is open to sum- animals from around the elements of racing. This negotiation and compromise.
mer readers of all ages. world. This program is open program is open to summer This program is open to
to summer readers ages 4 readers ages 3 1/2 and older. summer readers ages 2 to 6.
and older.

July 1 – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. July 13 – 1 to 3 p.m. July 22 – 10:30 a.m. August 3 – 10:30 a.m. August 12 - 10:30 a.m.
Touch a Truck July 14 – 10 a.m. to noon The Franklin Institute: Take a Tromp Through Science of Bubbles
Kids of all ages will have Meet author and illustrator Sound, Music and Math the Swamp! with Judy Bower
the opportunity to explore Trinka Hakes Noble, who has Explore how vibrations Sing along with Tom Sieling, Join Judy to create tiny
fire trucks, law enforcement published 28 books, includ- produce waves in air, and who will play a variety of bubbles, fog-filled bubbles,
vehicles and more, and meet ing the “Jimmy’s Boa” series. how those waves are related to instruments to create and even bubbles inside
those who protect and serve This event is sponsored by our sense of hearing. Discover silly songs for the whole bubbles. At this entertaining
the community. This program the Williamsport Area School the science behind the making family. This program is program, children will take
is open to summer readers of District Foundation and First of music, because the scientif- open to summer readers home some bubble solution
all ages. Community Foundation ic principles that allow us to ages 3 1/2 and older. and possibly see the world
Partnership of Pennsylvania. craft sound into art can be as from inside a bubble. This
Writing workshop included. beautiful as the music itself. program is open to summer
This program is open to readers ages 3 to 6.
summer readers ages 5 and
older. WEEKLY PROGRAMS: Family Fun Fridays
**Space is limited to the first 100 children.
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Group field trips are requested to reserve in advance
as space is limited to two groups per program. **

JAMES V. BROWN LIBRARY Kick Back and Read Kick Back and Craft Exercise your Teen Summer
Book Club mind programs Reading
Adult Summer Reading •6 p.m. June 6 and 10 a.m.
Wednesday June 1 5:30 p.m. last Thursday of June 7: Paper folding book •6 p.m. June 27 – John Teens are encouraged to
to Friday August 26 each month at the library. craft Maietta presents PA Trivia “Get in the Game” and
Copies will be available for •6 p.m. July 11 and 10 a.m. •6 p.m. July 1 – Mentalist participate in the James
4 Reasons checkout. July 12: Book bead jewelry Terry Smith V. Brown’s teen summer
June 30: Wonder - R.J. craft library program. Teens
to be an adult Palacio •6 p.m. August 15 and 10 Exercise your are invited to come to
summer reader! July 28: Boys in the Boat, a.m. August 16: Summer body programs the library and read for
Nine Americans and their make and mingle craft prizes, as well as to take
1. Enter for a chance Epic Quest for Gold in the •Think Fit Walking Club: part in special events
to win a prize basket! 1936 Berlin Olympics – Special needs meet at 9:30 a.m. every offered throughout the
2. Share your review Daniel James Brown adult storytime Thursday at the library summer.
with the community! August 25: Friday Night beginning June 16.
3. It’s FUN! and... Lights – H.G. Bissinger Listen to picture books and eSinvucemlnumtdsee:r
4. We’ll buy a book sing an accompanying song: Join us on
for a child’s home Kick Back and Groove •1 p.m. June 2 Friday, August 12 • Comic & Manga Club
library when you •1 p.m. July 7 ~ Summer Reading • Fan Fiction
participate! •6 p.m. Friday, June 3 – •1 p.m. August 4 Wrap-Up Party ~ • Art Club
Stained Grass Window • Writing Club
Your review is your prize •7 p.m. Friday, July 15 – with music by • and more!
submission. Print your HungryTown Nick Andrew Staver, Teens can sign up
review log from the website •6 p.m. Friday, August 12 – between June 8 and
at jvbrown.edu or stop in Nick Andrew Staver food, prize August 14 and those
the library and pick one up! drawings, games who meet their goals
Kick Back and Color will receive a prize.
It’s that easy! and fun
•5:30 p.m. Friday, May 13 calendar.jvbrown.edu
8 and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
May 25
•5:30 p.m. Friday, June 10
and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
June 22
•5:30 p.m. Friday, July 8
and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday,
July 27

Didgeridoo

Down Under

Monday, July 18, 10:30 a.m.
Family Fun Show

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show is a unique fusion of Australian
music, culture, puppetry, comedy, reading motivation,
character building and audience participation.

The didgeridoo, usually a hollow tree trunk, has been played by Aboriginal
Australians for at least 1,500 years, and is known for its otherworldly sound.
Also included is a special segment on Australian sports, such as cricket and rugby.

Monday, July 18, 1-2 p.m.
Didge Fit Workshop for Teens and Tweens

In the Didge-Fit Workshop, participants will learn to play the didgeridoo,
including animal sounds and simple rhythms. Participants will experience

a natural cardio workout, all while having fun and being motivated
to live healthfully! (Recommended for ages 8 to 17)

Both programs held at the James V. Brown Library, calendar.jvbrown.edu

Tweens Summer Reading Club

Lycoming County students entering fifth grade this fall received a free copy of the book
“Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” by Chris Grabenstein during their fourth-grade
school year, thanks to the First Community Foundation Partnership of Pennsylvania.

Students are encouraged to read this book and participate in summer reading for a
chance to win a free copy of the sequel, “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics”
by completing the summer reading program at their local library.

Rising fifth- and sixth-grade students are then
invited to a special Library Olympics event on

Tuesday, August 16, from 5:30-7 p.m.

at the James V. Brown Library.
Station-based games will exercise your mind

and body for a chance to win more prizes.

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MONTGOMERY MUNCY AREA
AREA PUBLIC PUBLIC LIBRARY

LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon., Tues., Thurs. – 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
HOURS: Wed., Fri., Sat. - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Mon. to Wed. – 12 - 8 p.m. Closed Sunday
Thursday – 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Friday – 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Do you want to earn some FAMILY FUN PROGRAM
Saturday Hours – 10 - 2 p.m. cool prizes and have fun too? Friday, July 15, 10 a.m.

SUMMER READING Pick up your Take a Tromp Through the
Kickoff Friday, June 8 SUMMER READING Swamp! with Tom Sieling.
End date Friday, August 5 Tom performs songs for kids
All programs require registration. Calendar of Events
To participate, register at the library. beginning June 6. and their families.
Programs include crafts,
ALL PROGRAMS AT 2 P.M. games, sports, special story
EVERY WEDNESDAY times, and more!
Turn in your completed
June 8.......... Sports Craft with reading log after August 13
Danita Evans, to receive your prizes.
author of Chunky For ages infant through teen.
Cheetahs
COUNTY WIDE
June 15........ Snow Globes
June 22........ Let’s Write a Book

with Larry Stout
June 29........ Fun painting craft
July 13......... Wind Chimes
July 20......... Fun craft and games
July 27......... Fun craft and games

~ SPECIAL FAMILY EVENT ~
Friday, July 15, 5 to 7 p.m.
Performance by Tom Sieling
Music with this singer and
guitarist/banjoist is great fun
for whole family!

This summer SYNC program gives
readers two freeYoung Adult e-audiobooks

that can be downloaded each week.

Sign up at http://www.audiobooksync.com/.

The Lycoming County Library System
also has more than 2,500 e-audiobooks
available through its OverDrive service,

which can be accessed at

ebranch2go.lib.overdrive.com

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HUGHESVILLE AREA PUBLIC LIBRARY

HOURS: Teen Summer July 28, 7 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday – 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Program Teen Game Night – Video
Friday, Saturday – 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Games – bring your favorite
Closed Wednesday and Sunday You can read throughout the Xbox or Xbox 360 game to
Kickoff is June 14 and the end date is August 12 summer and qualify for prizes play on the big screen.
or you can choose to simply August 4, 6:30 p.m.
Preschool Programs Elementary Level attend the special events we The Summer Olympics – Go
offer this year. for the gold in our first teen
June 17, 10:30 a.m. (Ages 4-12) June 23, 6:30 p.m. Library Olympics.
Yummy! June 13-18: Teen Game Night – Board
Summer Reading Sign-Up Games – come and play Risk, August 11, 6:30 p.m.
July 8, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library to sign- Settlers of Catan, Walking The Game of Life - learn how
Dance Party! up and get your reading log. Dead Risk and other games. to deal with stress in different
Read for 15-20 minutes ways from coloring to making
August 12, 10:30 a.m. each day for at least 5 days June 30, 6:30 p.m. a mini Zen Garden.
Round and Round We Go! per week. Bring your log in The Chocolate Games –
and receive a prize each week compete in the M & M Sort- Adult HAPL
you meet the goal. ing contest, the Oreo Stacking Summer
Race, the Chocolate Relay and Programs
Special HAPL Events Candy Trivia
June 28, 6:30 p.m.
June 14, 6:30 p.m. July 7, 7 p.m. Adult Coloring Night –
Family Game Night: We will Zombie Night – learn come and relieve stress
have Bingo, life-size Candy the rules of the Zombie through coloring. Coloring
Land and many other games Apocalypse especially the pages, crayons and colored
available to play. importance of cardio. There pencils provided.
will also be a discussion July 11, 6:30 p.m.
June 22, 2 p.m. August 3, 6 p.m. on all things Zombies. The Keys to Couponing and 50% OFFFRIENDS MEMBER
Grossology: All things gross Take a Tromp Through the Saving Money: Learn how to
related to the body. Our Swamp! with Tom Sieling. save money using coupons BOOKSTORE SPECIALS
grossology expert will be here Tom performs humorous, and store rewards programs.
to teach you how to make fake VERY participatory (often August 16, 6:30 p.m. May
wounds. even a bit athletic!) songs for Life Hacks 101: Learn simple
June 29, 2 p.m. kids and their families. techniques to make your life adult fiction (fiction, mystery,
Ninja Camp: Get ready to easier. romance, sci-fi, large print)
become a ninja.
July 6, 12:30 p.m. June
Fun with Food Picnic: Come
and eat fun and healthy food. travel, languages, nature
We will also have an egg toss
game, coconut bowling and July
other food related activities.
sports, humor, games, science
July 27, 2 p.m. August 10, 2 p.m.
2nd Annual Library Yoga Adventure for kids: August
Olympics: Go for the gold Lisa Shaw will take you on
and participate in a variety of a great adventure using fun history, biography
events that will test both your yoga poses like hero, dragon,
physical and mental strength. tree, frog and more. Come Friends of the
and help tell a motion story James V. Brown Library
with yoga. Bring a mat or appreciate your donations
beach towel. of gently used books.
Membership applications available!

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Special Thanks to the James V. Brown Library’s Program Sponsors

BB&T
Brodart Company
Friends of the James V. Brown Library
Jersey Shore State Bank
M&T Charitable Foundation
PPL Corporation

Walmart #1887
Williamsport Crosscutters
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

The Hartman Group
McDonald’s- Williamsport
Sanders Mortuary, LTD. William H. Kieser, Supv.
Wegmans Food Market, Inc.

Woodlands Bank

Blaise Alexander Family Dealership
Bullfrog Brewery and Restaurant
Eastern Wood Products Co., Inc.
Family Practice Center, PC Cornerstone Family Health

Kiwanis Club of Williamsport
Newberry Lions Club
Norcen Industries, Inc.

Pudgie’s Pizza, Wings & Subs
Williamsport West Veterinary Hospital, PC

Young Men’s Democratic Club

Summer Reading is 100% supported by donations.
We cannot do it without you! Give to Summer Reading today!

 Adopt 5 Readers ............$ 50.00 NAME________________________________________________________
 Adopt 10 Readers ..........$100.00
 Adopt 15 Readers ..........$150.00 ADDRESS____________________________________________________

 Adopt 20 Readers ..........$200.00 CITY_____________________________STATE_______ZIP____________

 Other ........................... $______ EMAIL_______________________________________________________

Adoapttw-awO-wSN.ujvLmbImrNoeEwr nR.eeadduer Check enclosed $________ Pay by Credit Card: MasterCard Visa
Name (as it appears on card)___________________________________________ Amount $_____________

Exp. Date_________ CC#_____________________________________________________ CVV#_________
Contributions to the library are tax deductible, good for the soul and greatly appreciated! THANK YOU!

Please mail contribution to the James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701

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James V. Brown Library, 19 East Fourth Street, Williamsport, PA 17701, 570-326-0536 • www.jvbrown.edu