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Children’s Services Calendar of Events

June 2018

East Baton Rouge Parish Library

Eden Park 5131 Greenwell Springs Rd.

(225) 231-3260 www.ebrpl.com

www.facebook.com/EBRPLKids

Registration materials for readers and non-readers will be available in the Children’s Room from May 29 through July 31.

Children who reach their reading goals by August 15 will receive a reading certificate, a FREE book, some coupons and be entered into a drawing for a fifty-dollar gift certificate!

After reading the first book, each child can have his/her log stamped to receive a book bag! To encourage children to read throughout the summer, we will have a weekly drawing at each

branch for special prizes, from restaurants, bowling, etc. Every week of summer will be assigned a special drawing prize. Children may enter once a week if a new book has been read. Prizes will be available ONLY the week to which it is has been assigned. A full list of prizes can be found at

your library. To enter, take your reading log to your Library to show that you have read a book. We will stamp your log and enter your name into that week’s drawing. Entry for weekly drawings stops when a child turns in the reading log for final prizes. From August 16 to August 31, children turning

in their completed book logs will receive a certificate

Please Note: Space is limited for each program, please call to register. Programs will start on time. Participants should be punctual, as latecomers may not be seated.

Mondays, June 4, 11, 18, 25 Family Storytime, 4:30 PM There’s something for everyone at our storytimes! Stories and songs will be planned for families with children ages 3 and up. Sessions last 30 minutes. Monday, June 4, 9:30 AM Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre’s Youth Ballet Set to the timeless music of Leo Delibes, Coppélia is a comic story ballet set hundreds of years ago in a festive Hungarian village. Follow the antics of Swanilda and Franz, two young lovebirds, who quarrel over the beautiful maiden in the window of the local toymaker’s shop. Havoc ensues as Swanilda and her friends sneak into Dr. Coppelius’ toyshop to discover life-size, dancing toys, and the truth about the girl in the window. Ages 5 and up. About 40 minutes

Summer Reading 2018

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Tuesday, June 5, 10:30 AM Baton Rouge Astronomical Society Join the Astronomical Society for a spaced out program!! This is always a great program. Learning will be fun! Ages 8 – 11. About 45 minutes. Thursday, June 7, 2:00 PM Baton Rouge Mounted Patrol The Baton Rouge Police Force is ready to trot out the Mounted Patrol Unit to provide us with a demonstration of their day to day activities. Families are welcome to come meet the officers and their equestrian partners. Ages 6 and up Monday, June 11, 10:00 AM Daisy The Reading Pig – Pig Out On Reading Farmer Minor tells stories about Daisy's formative years (all true) with Farmer & Mrs. Minor and shares many of her favorite pig books. Daisy probably has the world's largest collection of ‘pig’ books. Daisy is the "most famous pig in the whole world!" All ages. About 45minutes. Wednesday, June 13, 10:00 AM Eric Herman Presents Comical Music! Eric Herman's concerts for kids are bursting with comedy, creativity, audience participation, and outrageously fun songs, including his YouTube hits (over 50 million views), "The Elephant Song," "Dance Like an Animal" and "Blackbeard, Bluebeard and Redbeard." Ages 3 - 11

Monday, June 18, 10:00 AM Cangelosi Dance Project Cangelosi Dance Project present their annual summer dance performance with choreography by Kris Cangelosi performed by her company in variety of jazz, modern and ballets styles. Ages 5 - 11

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Tuesday, June 19, 2:30 PM Rick Kelley Presents Good Vibrations Singer-songwriter-keyboardist-one man band AND Children's author, Rick Kelley presents, "Don't Just Sit There. . . Read Something", a Fun filled, extremely I nteractive music program designed to get kids and families excited about reading and developing a passion for learning and books. This event includes singalongs, dance-alongs, comedy, movement and even a hula hoop contest finale. Ages 4 – 11 Thursday, June 21, 10:00 AM Didgeridoo Down Under This is s a high-energy, Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling 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. But, DDU is more than music. It is interactive, educational, motivational and super fun! Ages 2- 11 with families Monday, June 25, 11:00 AM Tri-Parish Ballet Presents an enchanting Ballet called The Carnival This ballet by young dancers is sure to both delight and enchant our audiences with scenes from The Carnival. Ages 3 and up. About 35 minutes Wednesday, June 27, 10:00 AM Johnette Downing Presents Reading Rocks! The ever-popular Johnette Downing will entertain with her South Louisiana brand of music for children! Come ready to sing and dance! Ages 2 - 11

Have you read to your child today?