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through fifth grade. Music, magic and storytelling by world-famous clown Ronald McDonald! Ronald will amaze and entertain while encouraging elementary school kids to develop a daily reading habit. Registration required. Teen Thursday – Movie Matinee June 22 from 3 to 4 p.m. Will continue to meet June 22 throu gh August 3. (It will last longer when we watch a movie.) Each week will be something different. No registration required. Open to all in rising sixth to twelfth grades. Naturology Presents ‘An Ocean of Life’ Monday, June 26, at 1 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading Program, Naturology will be presenting An Ocean of Life. Space is limited; program space is strictly reserved for children in grades kindergarten through fifth. Registration required. STEAM Wednesdays Wednesdays from 1 to 2 p.m.; June 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 Do you like Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math? STEAM Wednesday is for you! IF you are going into third, fourth or fifth grade, you will enjoy the five activities related to Build a Better World. You won’t want to miss out on STEAM Wednesdays for an hour of STEAM fun. Jeff, “The Geode Guy” Wednesday, June 28, at 7 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading program, Jeff “The Geode Guy” Smith will be here to take us on a journey to Mexico and back! Jeff will share with us how he mines geodes and how he gets them back home. Jeff will have goodies available for purchase that he will open for you! No registration is required for this unique family program. Teen Thursday – Cooking June 29 from 3 to 4 p.m. Maker Monday for Teens – Catapults Mondays, July 3 through Aug. 7; 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Thursday – Drawing Workshop July 6 from 3 to 4 p.m. Maker Monday for Teens – Sewing Mondays, July 10 through Aug. 7; 3 to 4 p.m. Preschool Block Party Wednesday, July 12, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Preschoolers age 3 to 5 with their grown-ups are invited to come and build social skills, STEM knowledge, and vocabulary while playing with wooden blocks, magnet tiles, Lincoln Logs and more! Only two rules: no throwing blocks, and no knocking down someone else’s creation. No registration required. a movie.) Each week will be something different. No registration required. Open to all in rising sixth to twelfth grades. Harry Potter Day! Monday, July 31, from 1 to 3 p.m. Families with children of all ages can join us at the library for a day of all things Harry Potter! Crafts, games, trivia and fun surprises! No registration required. Fourth Annual Mother Goose Olympics! Wednesday, Aug. 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Please drop in for the Fourth Annual Mother Goose Olympics! This program is for all ages and no registration is required. Rain date will be Thursday, Aug. 3, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teen Thursday – Visual Journaling July 13 from 3 to 4 p.m. Teen Thursday – Movie Matinee Aug. 3 from 3 to 4 p.m. Maker Monday for Teens – Continue Sewing Mondays, July 17 through Aug. 7; 3 to 4 p.m. Barnyard Petting Zoo Friday, Aug. 4, from 10 a.m. to Noon Moo, baa, oink, woof! The Barnyard Petting Zoo is back! Summer reading participants of all ages, come and meet the baby farm animals. For a small fee, enjoy feeding the animals or giving them a bottle. No registration necessary. Welcome New American Girl Doll Melody Tuesday, July 18, at 1 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading Program, we will be unveiling our latest American Girl Doll, Melody, to our collection! We will be raffling off a chance to be the first one to borrow Melody! Winner must be at least 6 years old and live in one of our supporting municipalities. Registration is required. Teen Thursday – Gaming July 20 from 3 to 4 p.m. The Pittsburgh Aviary Visit Tuesday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. As part of Northland’s Summer Reading Program, The Pittsburgh Aviary will be visiting with a penguin! Because live animals will be present and space is limited, program space is strictly reserved for children in grades kindergarten through fifth. Registration is required. Dennis Bowman’s Severe Atmosphere Wednesday, July 26, 7 p.m.; Kindergarten through 5th grade Ventriloquist (and TV meteorologist) Dennis Bowman brings along his quick- witted wooden sidekick Chester Drawers to entertain and teach kids about severe weather and storm safety. Registration required. Teen Thursday – Animation July 27 from 3 to 4 p.m. Will continue to meet June 22- August 3. (It will last longer when we watch North Allegheny | Summer 2017 | icmags.com 55