Clearwater Public Library System Hosts Summer Library Activities

7/14/2010 10:29:51 AM

Contact: (727) 562-4970

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 14, 2010

Contact: Krystal Schmidt

(727) 562-4834

Clearwater Public Library System Hosts Summer Library Activities

CLEARWATER, Fla. – The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a variety of summer reading program activities throughout the summer. Highlights for the next two weeks include:

•Jiggle Man Show

Monday, July 19, 2 p.m.

A juggling show with audience participation.

Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

•Creative Writing for Tweens

Monday, July 19, 3 p.m.

Ages 10 to 13 can express themselves by writing a creative story. Registration is required.

North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

•Storyteller Katie Adams presents Stories from the Sea

Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m.

Participate in folk tales from around the world with storyteller Katie Adams.

Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580

•Sand Art for Tweens and Teens

Tuesday, July 20, 3 p.m.

Create your very own colorful sand art bottle. Registration required. Limited to 25 participants.

North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

•Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids

Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m.

The Tampa Bay Children's Theater Group will perform a full stage production of Disney's Sleeping Beauty Kids.

East Library, 2251 Drew St.

•Clearwater Marine Aquarium

Thursday, July 22, 3 p.m.

A presentation about the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.

North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

•Learn to Draw Cartoons

Saturday, July 24, 2 p.m.

A workshop that teaches children ages four and up how to draw cartoons.

East Library, 2251 Drew St.

•Wonders of Nature

Monday, July 26, 2 p.m.

See raptors, parrots, and reptiles, including one of the largest pythons in the world up close.

Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

•Fritzy Bros. One Man Circus

Tuesday, July 27, 2 p.m.

A show with two unicycle acts, a juggling performance, audience participation, and globe walking.

Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580

•Lost World Reptiles Presents Snakes

Wednesday, July 28, 2 p.m.

An engaging snake presentation that familiarizes children with the characteristics of snakes.

East Library, 2251 Drew St.

•Didgeridoo Down Under

Thursday, July 29, 3 p.m.

A high-energy show that combines music, art, puppetry, comedy and audience participation.

North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

•Ronald McDonald

Friday, July 30, 2 p.m.

Enjoy magic with Ronald McDonald. Don’t forget your camera.

Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

For more information about summer reading programs or to register, call (727) 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.

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