Free family fun at Salem Public Library - week of August 10

This is the final week for fun, free summer programs for children and families at Salem Public Library. Programs are offered through Friday, August 13 as part of the 2010 "Make a Splash – READ" Summer Reading Club at the Central Library, 585 Liberty St. SE.

 

Children and families are also reminded:

• Registrations for the Summer Reading Club will be accepted through Saturday, August 14
• All Prize Drawing Tickets must be turned in by the end of the day on Saturday, August 21
• The Summer Reading Club Store will open at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 31

 

Events during the week of August 10 include:

 

TERRIFIC TUESDAYS: Pirates Ahoy! at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 10 in Anderson Rooms A&B at Salem Public Library. School-aged children are invited to spend an active, creative hour enjoying pirate games and activities. Pre-registration is required at the Youth Services Reference Desk in person or by calling 503-588-6088.

 

SUMMER PERFORMERS: The Charlie Brown Show entertains the whole family with absurd comedy and amazing feats of juggling and technical skill at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 11 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. 

 

FRIDAY FILM FEST: "Muppet Treasure Island," a delightful G-rated classic that takes Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and friends to the high-seas for an action-adventure inspired by Robert Louis Stevenson, at 1:30 p.m. Friday, August 13 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 and other 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