Bee Cave Summer Reading Program

Congratulations to All of Our Readers!!!

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We are so proud of the 505 readers who met their reading goals! Together you read over a half million minutes! Check back here next spring for all the scoop about our 2012 Summer Reading Program, and keep reading!

Please check out our Facebook page where we are asking for your input concerning this year's program. The question we are asking: What was your kids’ favorite thing about our Summer Reading Program—a book club, a magic show, craft days, seeing their poster on the wall? We want to know!

SATURDAY, JULY 23, MINUTE DEADLINE

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Congratulations to all our magical readers!! Remember that all reading logs are due on Saturday, July 23! The Library will be open from 1 to 5 that day, so pop by and drop off your log.

No Storytime Thursday, July 21

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Just a Friendly Reminder: There will be NO Storytime Thursday, July 21.

Final Magic Tree House Book Club, Thursday, July 21

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Are you a fan of Jack and Annie? If so please join us for the final Magic Tree House Book Club of the summer on Thursday, July 21, from 4 to 5 pm.

Harry Potter Teen Book and Movie Discussion Wednesday

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We know you've read the books, but have you seen the movie? Come join us for a lively book and movie discussion Wednesday, July 20, from 4 to 5 pm, upstairs in Community Room A. We hope to see you there for a Magical Potterific time!

Discover the Magic of Family Storytime, Saturday, July 16

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Once upon a time your family gathered together at the Bee Cave Public Library. The cool air felt like an oasis against the heat of the July afternoon as you all settled in for a wonderful program of stories presented by Ms. Laurie and the Bee. Each member of your family listened and laughed as you enjoyed an afternoon of stories, snacks and crafts! You can create your own happy ending when you join us this Saturday, July 16, at 2 pm, upstairs in Community Room A, for a Saturday Family Storytime!

Harry Potter Book Club Costume Celebration Thursday, July 14

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Do you favor Harry, Hermione, Ron, Dumbledore, or Snape? Or perhaps you'd prefer to sneak in under your Cloak of Invisibility? Use your imagination and join us for our Harry Potter Costume Celebration at our next installment of the Harry Potter Book Club, Thursday, July 14, from 4 to 5 pm upstairs in Community Room A.

The Final American Girl Book Club of the Summer, Wednesday, July 13

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Please join us for our final installment of the American Girl Book Club, Wednesday, July 13 from 4 to 5 pm, upstairs in Community Room A. Come meet groovy Julie and learn about the far out 70's with Ms. Laurie and Ms. Rita.

Harry Potter Come and Go Craft Day Today from 2 - 4 pm

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Join us today from 2-4 pm for the Harry Potter Come and Go Craft Day! Avoid the heat of the day by joining us to make some cool crafts!

A Fun Harry Potter Craft Day Kicks Off Next Week's Magical Events

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Join Us Tuesday, July 12, from 2-4 pm.

Extra Prize Anyone?

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Attention Readers:
If you turn in your first 400 minute log by tomorrow, Saturday, July 9th, you will receive an extra prize and join the other "top" readers!

Don't forget to pick up another blank log so that you can continue to count your reading minutes!

The library is open Saturdays from 1 to 5 pm.

The final day to turn in reading logs is Saturday, July 23.

Attention Masters, Knights, Padawans and yes, even Siths

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Join us on Thursday, July 7, at 4pm for the last Star Wars Book Club of the summer! Chris Abramson from Lakeway TaeKwonDo will be here to share his Masterful knowledge of the Jedi ways! We will also be making a lightsaber craft and sharing a snack! Hope to see you there!

Join Us for the American Girl Book Club Wednesday

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Did you miss your chance to attend the American Girl Book Club in June? Great news! It isn't too late! The meetings held in June will be repeated in July, so pop in tomorrow, Wednesday, July 6 at 4 pm to learn more about Julie! The American Girl Book Club meets upstairs in Community Room A. See you there!

Magical Happenings Next Week at the Library with American Girl and Star Wars Book Clubs

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Join us Wednesday, July 6, for the American Girl Book Club (ages 7-12) from 4-5 pm upstairs in Community Room B.

On Thursday, July 7, the Star Wars Book Club (1st grade and up) will be meeting with a special guest: Master Chris Abramson of Lakeway TaeKwonDo. Master Abramson will be teaching us the ways of a Jedi Master! Join us for this wonderful presentation, as well as a fun craft and trivia, from 4 to 5 pm.

Wishing Everyone A Magical Fourth of July!

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No Storytime This Week

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Just a friendly reminder that The Bee is off visiting relatives this week, so there will be No Storytime at the library on Thursday, June 30 or Friday, July 1.

The good news is that The Bee and Ms. Laurie will be back next week when our normal Storytime schedule will resume on July 7!

Bee Cave Public Library Viewing Party Tonight at UT

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Please join us tonight from 9 to 10 pm at the UT campus!
More information as well as directions can be found on our Bee Cave Public Library Viewing Party Flyer at UT Flyer. Directions to the event can be found at this site.
We hope to see you there!

Great Science Web Sites for Kids

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Check out these Great Science Web Sites for Kids!

Keep Discovering the Magic of Reading as you track those minutes and earn more prizes!

Magic Tree House Book Club, Thursday @ 4:00 pm

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Hey, all you Jack & Annie fans--join us on Thursday for the Magic Tree House Book Club from 4-5 pm. We'll have snacks & make a craft, and talk about our favorite books!

Tuesday, June 21, Join Us for a Magical Night of Stargazing at the Old School House

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Double click on the image above to enlarge.

Attention Teens! A Great Event Today for You!

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Join the fun today at our "Meet the Young Adult Authors" event @ 2 pm. Meet Jennifer Ziegler and Cynthia Leitich Smith for a lively book discussion and pizza! The discussion is on you, but the pizza is on us!!! See you there!

Teen Meet the Authors Book Discussion and Pizza, Saturday, June 18 at 2pm

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Whether you are trying How Not to Be Popular or consider yourself an Alpha Dog, hold your Sass but expect Serendipity at our “Meet the Young Adult Authors” event this Saturday, June 18 at 2 pm with authors Jennifer Ziegler and Cynthia Leitich Smith. You will feel Eternal(ly) Blessed if you choose to join us in what is sure to be a Tantaliz(ing) discussion. The pizza is on us, the discussion is on you! See you there!!

Attention All Wizards The Harry Potter Book Club Thursday at 4 pm!

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American Girl Today at 4 pm

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Come & Go Craft Day Today

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A Magical First Week with More Fun to Come

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What a great week we've had Discovering the Magic of Reading! Remember that the fun has just begun!

Our program sign up continues through June 25th.

We have a Family Storytime this Saturday, June 11 starting at 2pm. It will be held upstairs, above library, in Community Room A. (All ages are welcome!)

On Tuesday, June 14 there will be a Come and Go Craft Day from 2 to 4 pm. This event will also be held upstairs, but in Community Room B which is also located above the library.

(Ages four and up!)

We look forward to see you there!

Family Storytime This Saturday!

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Join Us Thursday at 4 pm for the Star Wars Book Club

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Join Us for the American Girl Book Club Today!

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Wednesday Get Groovy with Julie at the American Girl Book Club

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The American Girl Book Club meets Wednesday, June 8 from 4 to 5 pm. The book club will include some discussion, activities, crafts and a snack. But what if you haven't read the books yet? Is it still okay to attend the event? Of course it is! Everyone is welcome. There will be plenty of fun to go around! Come Meet Julie and the other members of the American Girl Book Club!

Come Learn about Fossils Today with Dr. Owen

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Sign Up and Kick-Off this Saturday

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Zach, the Austin Juggling Magician,

will be performing tricks at the library

between 2 and 4 pm.

Sign up will continue through June 25!

2011 Summer Reading Program Flyer and Calendar Available

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Be sure to check out the 2011 Summer Reading Program Flyer and Calendar of Activities.

Also mark your calendars for Saturday, June 4 to drop by the library and sign up for our Summer Reading Program Discover the Magic of Reading.

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Join us this summer at the Bee Cave Public Library as we “Discover the Magic of Reading”! Check back soon for full details about our 2011 Summer Reading Program.

Grand Finale a Big Hit!

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Our REACH FOR THE STARS...READ! Awards Ceremony and Concert were attended by 300 proud readers and their parents and grandparents. Library Director Barbara Hathaway thanked the parents for taking the time to make repeated trips to the library and log the minutes. Mayor Pro Tem Jack McCool congratulated the children on reading a whopping 405,411 minutes. Winners of special prize drawings were announced, and Joe McDermott took over, and soon had the kids in the audience dancing, singing, and screaming with delight.

Nearly 800 children registered for the program this year, and 382 read at least 400 minutes to become eligible for awards. Study after study has shown that children who participate in summer reading programs at public libraries return to school in the fall ready to learn, and with improved reading skill and greater confidence. We chose a Star Wars theme this year in order to appeal to boys, who are typically under-represented in our programs. Judging by the popularity of this year’s programs, we succeeded! Prizes included a tee shirt made possible by the sponsors’ donations, and a personal poster of each star reader hanging in the library.

The Library would like to thank its sponsors Art Attack, Broadway Bank, and the Shops at the Galleria, and partners Aqua-Tots Swim School, Dogadillo, Eyecare Essentials, Hill Country Kids, and Learning Express. Other supporters donating items for the prizes or offering special support included A+ Federal Credit Union, Austin Astronomical Society, Backwoods, Barnes & Noble, Billy Butler, C&C Dentistry, The Cotton Cupboard, Karen Cook, Jessica Dieterle, Dillard’s, Cheryl Dore, fab’rik, Freedom Silk Screening, James Avery Craftsman, Lakeway TaeKwonDo, Milk + Honey Spa, Dr. Pamela Owen, PostNet, Amanda Reed, Jeanetta Sanders, SportClips, Rebecca Wright, the 501st Legion of the Star Garrison-Central Texas, and the Department of Astronomy at the University of Texas, Austin.

IT IS TIME FOR SPLASH DOWN - JOIN US FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY & CONCERT ON JULY 31

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Now that all our readers have reached those stars we celebrate as they return to Earth. Join us Saturday, July 31 at 2 pm as we celebrate all the fun activities we’ve shared and all those wonderful minutes we’ve spent growing and learning this summer by reading. Prizes can be picked up starting at 1 pm.

Please join us for our:

Summer Reading Program Awards Ceremony & Joe McDermott Concert

Saturday, July 31, 2-3 pm

Joe McDermott is one of our all time favorites! Great music and funny songs! So come out and enjoy the concert - it is FREE and open to everyone, we hope to see all our patrons dancing the afternoon away!

Just a reminder please, don’t forget to turn in your logs. We want to make sure all your minutes are counted and your hard work rewarded!

As we get ready to celebrate the end of the Bee Cave Public Library's summer reading REACH FOR THE STARS……READ, let’s take moment to look back on all the fun we’ve shared together this summer. To see a bigger version of the pictures, just click on them.

Sprinting for the finish line…

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We have one more week of fun activities before those reading logs are due.

Thursday, July 22, Explore the magical world of Harry Potter!

We will be focusing on “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.” Check it out from your library! The meetings will include great discussion and/or activities, games, crafts, and snacks. Sharpen those trivia skills to see if you can outwit our Master of all things Harry Potter, Miss Michelle, in the trivia quiz!

Saturday, July 24, DEADLINE for READING LOGS and BOOK REVIEWS

All summer you’ve been reaching for the stars, so now you are in the final stretch. Be sure to turn in those final reading logs by 5 pm on Saturday, July 24. If you plan to be out of town then email the minutes to us at library@beecavetexas.gov .

Teens and Adults be sure to put your final book reviews into a prize box by July 24th as well.

Saturday, July 31 AWARDS CELEBRATION CONCERT

Join us on Saturday, July 31 at 2 pm as we celebrate our reading stars with Joe McDermott in Concert. Prizes will be available for pick up starting at 1 pm, with the concert beginning at 2 pm. If you won’t be able to attend our celebration on Saturday, please come by the library in August to pick up your well-earned reading prizes.

Explore Fossils and More at the Library!

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Only two more weeks of Summer Reading activities left-- you don't want to be left out!

REMINDERS: If you turn in your first 400 minutes by Saturday, July 10th, you get an extra prize but the LAST day to turn in Reading Logs is Saturday, July 24th. If you can't make it in, email us at library@beecavetexas.gov or call at 767-6620 and let us know how many minutes you've logged!

Explore Fossils with Dr. Pamela Owen on Tuesday, July 13, 11:30 am OR 1:00 pm

Join us at either session for a hands-on learning experience! Learn about dinosaurs, fossils and more with Dr. Owen from the Texas Memorial Museum. You can even bring your own fossils for Dr. Owen to identify! View our flyer for more information. Recommended for ages 5 and up.

American Girl Book Club on Wednesday, July 14th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Join us for games, crafts, snacks and more as we learn about Josefina, a young Hispanic girl in 1824. This will be a repeat of the June 16 session, but you're more than welcome to attend again! View our flyer for more details.

Magic Tree House Book Club on Thursday, July 15th, 4:00-5:00 pm

Learn about the Olympics and make your own medal as we have fun with Jack and Annie and The Hour of the Olympics! Click here for more information.

Summer Reading Moves into July with More Fun Events

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The parades have ended, the hot dogs are eaten, the fireworks have lit up the sky and disappeared, but the fun is still going strong at our summer reading events. Please join us the week of July 6 for the following events:

Tuesday, July 6, 10 am Bee Cave Public Library Heliostat Viewing Party

on the UT Campus. Come learn about the Heliostat (Solar) Telescope. View our sun and learn more about the “star” of our galaxy. Click here for location information, directions and a map. For more details, check out the flyer. The program lasts about one hour.

Wednesday, July 7, 4-5 pm AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB

Back by popular demand, this year’s American Girl Book Club is reading the Josefina books, about a young Hispanic girl who lived with her family in New Mexico in 1824. We will be having two sessions this month so join us on July 7 & 14 for activities, crafts, snacks, and more! For details, check out the flyer. Even if you came to the June meetings, you are welcome to come this month although we will be repeating the same activities.

Thursday, July 8, 4-5 pm STAR WARS BOOK CLUB

Come learn Jedi moves from Master Chris Abramson of Lakeway TaeKwonDo. We will also be discussing every Jedi’s favorite sidekick. Can you guess who or what that might be? Here’s a hint: as friends they are made of very strong metal. Read any of the Clone Wars or Operation Huttlet graphic novels, and join us to explore the Ways of the Jedi! Click here to see the flyer for more information.

Don't forget, if you turn in your reading log by Saturday, July 10, with at least your first 400 minutes, you will win an extra prize!

If you have turned in your log but did not get your picture taken, make sure you come by and have it done!

Go and See the Sun!

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Here's more information about the Bee Cave Public Library Heliostat (Solar) Telescope viewing party on the UT campus on Tuesday, July 6th, at 10am. Don't pass up this chance to see a once and lifetime event! If you have questions or need more information, call us at 767-6620 or send an email to library@beecavetexas.gov.

And the Fun Continues in July!

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We have been having a great time this summer! So far, we've visited American Girl Josefina and the worlds of Harry Potter and Magic Tree House; learned about Yoda's secrets; and made great crafts.

There are no events this week but keep reading and turn in those reading logs and review tickets. Great events and programs resume on July 7th, check out our WEBSITE and CALENDAR for more details.

Any questions or need more information? Then give us a call (767-6620) or sends us an email (library@beecavetexas.gov). and we will be happy to help. The library will be closed Saturday-Monday, July 3-5, for the Fourth of July but regular hours will resume at 10 am Tuesday, July 6th. We hope that everyone has a safe and happy holiday and that we see you soon at the library!

More Fun in June!

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Check out these exciting activities coming up!

TUESDAY, JUNE 22 2-4 pm
• Come-and-Go Crafts! We supply the materials, you supply the ideas--the sky's the limit! And there's still time to Decorate a Star for the Reach for the Stars Quilt!

• FREE VISION SCREENINGS for children of all ages, by Eyecare Essentials at the library during the craft session.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 23
• Bee Cave Night at UT's 16-inch Telescope

THURSDAY, JUNE 24 4-5 pm
• Harry Potter Book Club

SATURDAY, JUNE 26 1-5 pm
• Last Day to Sign Up for Summer Reading Programs!

Check our WEBSITE and CALENDAR for more details, and to see what'scoming up in July. And you can always give us a call at 767-6620, or email us at library@beecavetexas.gov. See you soon at the library!

Kick-Off was a Blast!

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Thank you to the more than 500 kids, moms, dads, grandparents and friends who showed to meet R2D2 and the Stormtrooper at our Reach for the Stars Kick-Off! What a blast!

Don't forget to turn in your Reading Logs as soon as you reach 400 minutes. Why? We'll take your photo for a poster, you'll get a mini pop-up alien, and you'll get a Paw Print to take to our partner Dogadillo in the Galleria for another free prize!

KICK-OFF AND MORE

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Wow, we have "blasted off" into summer here in Bee Cave! More that 375 kids have already signed up to "Reach for the Stars...Read!" It's not too late, so come to the library and get your reading log, and start reading your way to fun prizes!

KICK OFF this Saturday from 2-4 pm!
Come to the library to MEET STAR WARS CHARACTERS from 2-4 pm--bring your camera! You can also make a bookmark and get a tattoo--and it's all FREE.

STAR-GAZING on Tuesday, June 15th, 8:30-10 pm
Click here for more details. There will be a program at the Old Bee Cave School House that night even if it's cloudy or raining, so come on out. If the weather isn't good for star-gazing, our astronomer friends will return with their telescopes on July 20th for another try. Call the library for more information, 767-6620.

AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB, Wednesday, June 16, 4-5 pm
If you love the American Girl books and dolls, come learn all about Josefina! Click here for more information.

MAGIC TREE HOUSE BOOK CLUB, Thursday, June 17, 4-5 pm
Do you love Jack & Annie? Join Ms. Casey for games, snacks, and crafts with Magic Tree House! Click here for all the details.

2010 Summer Reading Program

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Welcome to our new Summer Reading Blog! Visit here for the latest news about what’s happening at the library this summer.

SUMMER READING IS ALL ABOUT THE FUN!
Why do libraries all across the nation sponsor reading programs in the summer? We want to share our love of reading and encourage everyone to read JUST FOR FUN!! Prizes and programs add to the excitement, and encourage kids to keep those reading skills up so they go back to school in the fall without losing ground.

SIGN-UP begins Saturday, June 5th for our 2010 Summer Reading Program, REACH FOR THE STARS…READ! Stop by the library to sign up, pick up a Reading Log, and start reading! Keep track of the minutes you read and earn cool prizes! For details, check out our FLYER and CALENDAR.

June 8 2-4 pm COME-AND-GO CRAFT DAY
Join us on Tuesday, June 8 between 2-4 pm to make some fun crafts. Decorate a square for our very own Bee Cave Star Quilt, sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Make other fun crafts sponsored by Art Attack. (For ages 4 and up).

June 9 4-5 pm AMERICAN GIRL BOOK CLUB
Back by popular demand, this year’s American Girl Book Club is reading the Josefina books, about a young Hispanic girl who lived with her family in New Mexico in 1824. Come to one or more of the sessions on June 9 & 16, or July 7 & 14 for activities, crafts, snacks, and more! For details, check out the flyer.

June 10 4-5 pm STAR WARS BOOK CLUB
New this year! Read any of the Clone Wars or Operation Huttlet graphic novels, and join us to explore the Ways of the Jedi! Check the flyer for more information.

June 12 2-4 pm KICK-OFF EVENT!
Join us from 2-4 pm and meet Star Wars characters! Make a craft, get a tattoo, and don’t forget your camera! Members of the Star Garrison of the 501st Legion (a/k/a Vader’s First) will pose for pictures with Star Wars fans of all ages.

REACH FOR THE STARS....READ

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