Summer Reading Program Invites Kids To Explore Everyday Heroes

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Readers of all ages will explore every day heroes as Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System presents “Every Hero Has a Story” as its 2015 Summer Reading Program theme.

By joining the fun, patrons of all ages will have the power to bring science fiction to life in all of our locations with exciting programs and events.

The Library System, with the sponsorship from the Goddard Foundation, is joining forces with Generation Infocus to provide extreme STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) summer programming. Each library will provide a hands-on class or program that exemplifies an element of STEAM along with many other summer reading activities. Patrons will be may explore their subjects further with related reading resources featured in each library.

Area teens are encouraged to participate in “Unmask!” the Library System’s teen summer library program. Teens are invited to come to their branch and read for prizes, as well as to take part in special events offered throughout the summer.

Special programs this summer will include Computer Coding for Teens, Superfood – The Vegan No Bake Experience, Every Hero Has a Story Mural, 3D Printing (3D Superheroes), Wearable Technology, and e-Textiles Superhero Design Challenge.

The 2015 Summer Reading Program runs June 1 through Aug.1 and is open to preschool children through young adults, with programs, prize drawings, story times, reading clubs and more. Several libraries are also offering an adult summer reading experience.

North Fulton library branch programs include:

Piccadilly Puppets Summer Reading Kickoff
Tuesday, June 2 10:30 to 11:15 a.m.
Enjoy a puppet show featuring stories of Cherokee Tales. Ages 9 and under. Sponsored by the Friends of Northeast Spruill Oaks.
Northeast/Spruill Oaks Branch
9560 Spruill Road, Johns Creek 
For information call 770.360.8820

Summer Reading Program Kickoff With a Company of Friends Theatrical Productions
Tuesday, June 2 11 a.m.
ACOF presents I’m a Celebrity! Nerd! Geek! What does a kid do when the other kids bully him? Some kids retreat into their own lonely world, but Harold Dorfmiller turns to the world of reading where he meets the creative characters of flight, fantasy and folly. These three imagination makers help Harold make his dreams wonderfully optimistic! Ages 3+.
Sandy Springs Branch, a part of the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System
395 Mt. Vernon Highway, Sandy Springs 30328
Info: call 404.303.6130

Summer Reading Kickoff
Monday, June 8 2 p.m.
Magician Keith Karnok will be presenting “Every Hero Has a Story.” The star is Gooney Bird, Vern. Each child will receive a coloring sheet with puppets plus a giant bill with easy magic tricks on the back.
Ocee Branch
5090 Abbotts Bridge Road, Johns Creek 
Info: call 7700-360-8897

Sign-up for “Every Hero Has a Story” is easy, just come into any of our 34 libraries to register. Children read 10 books and teens read five. After signing up, each person receives a reading log to keep track of books that are read during the summer.

The library awards a certificate when readers complete their number of books, and their name goes into a drawing for prizes.

For a full list of programs and events visit our website, www.afpls.org or call your local branch. All programs are free and open to the public.

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