Family fun at Salem Public Library - week of July 27

Throughout the summer, children and families are invited to enjoy fun, free programs at Salem Public Library. Programs are offered Tuesday-Friday as part of the 2010 "Make a Splash – READ" Summer Reading Club at the Central Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.

 

Events during the week of July 27 include:

 

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS: Creatures of the Deep at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 27 in Anderson Rooms A&B at Salem Public Library. School-aged children are invited to bring to life some of the colorful creatures of the ocean in this varied craft program. Pre-registration is required at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by calling 503-588-6088.

 

SUMMER PERFORMERS: Anne-Louise Sterry entertains with stories, songs, and comedy for the whole family at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 28 in Loucks Auditorium. Seating is limited. Free tickets are available beginning at 10 a.m. for shows on the same day. Doors open 15 minutes before each show. Tickets are valid only until 10 minutes before performance time.  If seats are not filled at that time, we will open the doors to waiting non-ticket holders. 

 

TEEN SCENE: Game On! Electronic board games including the Wii, PS3, and Xbox as well as popular board games to play from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 29 in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library. Middle and high school students only! Pre-registration is recommended at 503-588-6088.

 

FRIDAY FILM FEST: "The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep," an live-action Walden Media production about a boy who finds and hatches a mysterious enchanted egg, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 20 in Loucks Auditorium at Salem Public Library. Seating is free on a first-come, first-seated basis. Doors open 15 minutes before showtime.

 

Summer Reading Club programs are sponsored by the Friends of Salem Public Library. More information about these programs and programs offered throughout the summer is available at www.salemlibrary.org, at the library's Facebook page, in the library's monthly newsletter, or from the Youth Services Division at 503-588-6088.

 

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Sonja Somerville
Community Relations Coordinator
Salem Public Library

Phone:     503-588-6083
E-mail:      ssomerville@cityofsalem.net
FAX:         503-589-2011
Address:   585 Liberty St. SE
                 Salem, OR 97301