National Summer Learning Week
Name:
National Summer Learning Week
Date:
July 6, 2020 - July 10, 2020
Event Description:
Midland County Public Libraries (MCPL) offers patrons a full schedule of both virtual and in-person programs for National Summer Learning Week, July 6-10, beginning with a special Summer Reading Program performance by Austin-based storyteller Elizabeth Kahura, 11 am and 1 pm Monday, July 6, at the MLK Community Center, 2300 Butternut Lane. Kahura will share folktales from Africa to tie in with this year’s Summer Reading Program theme, Imagine Your Story.
MCPL will host the free event at the MLK Community Center to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Masks are required. Kahura will perform the same show at 11 am and 1 pm. Because of limited space and capacity, we ask that patrons attend only one of the performances. This event is made possible by Texas Commission on the Arts, Midland County Public Library Foundation, and Midland Friends of Libraries and Literacy.
Following Monday’s performances, MCPL will offer Fairy Tale Trivia at 4 pm online. Each day the library will offer virtual and in-person programs according to the themes set by National Summer Learning Week. All virtual programs are posted to the library’s Facebook page at the time listed. The entire collection of MCPL’s virtual programs may be accessed anytime on the library’s YouTube page or website. In-person programs such as Library Lunches and Take-n-Make are designed to limit person-to-person contact and encourage social distancing. Library Lunches continues through August 7 at the Downtown Library.
MCPL National Summer Learning Week:
MCPL will host the free event at the MLK Community Center to adhere to social distancing guidelines. Masks are required. Kahura will perform the same show at 11 am and 1 pm. Because of limited space and capacity, we ask that patrons attend only one of the performances. This event is made possible by Texas Commission on the Arts, Midland County Public Library Foundation, and Midland Friends of Libraries and Literacy.
Following Monday’s performances, MCPL will offer Fairy Tale Trivia at 4 pm online. Each day the library will offer virtual and in-person programs according to the themes set by National Summer Learning Week. All virtual programs are posted to the library’s Facebook page at the time listed. The entire collection of MCPL’s virtual programs may be accessed anytime on the library’s YouTube page or website. In-person programs such as Library Lunches and Take-n-Make are designed to limit person-to-person contact and encourage social distancing. Library Lunches continues through August 7 at the Downtown Library.
MCPL National Summer Learning Week:
Monday, July 6 – Kick-Off Summer Learning Week
11 am and 1 pm: Elizabeth Kahura at MLK Community Center. Masks required.
12 – 1 pm: Library Lunches at Downtown Library.
4 pm: Fairy Tale Trivia, online.
Tuesday, July 7 – Dive into a Book Adventure
10 am – 5 pm: Take-n-Make Bookmarks at both library locations.
11 am: What We’re Reading – Educational Book Recommendations for Kids, online.
12 – 1 pm: Library Lunches with free books and Dr. Seuss bookmarks at Downtown Library.
Wednesday, July 8 – Discover STEM and Soar
10 am – 5 pm: Take-n-Make Paper Solar System at both library locations.
11:30 am: Virtual Toddler Storytime, “Water All Around,” by Catherine Nichols, online.
12 – 1 pm: Library Lunches with free books, “Did You Know” bookmark and STEM activity sheet.
4 pm: Virtual Toddler Storytime, “Our Stars,” by Anne Rockwell, online.
Thursday, July 9 – Eat Healthy and Grow Strong to Win at Wellness
10 am – 5 pm: Take-n-Make Grow a Bean in a Bag at both library locations.
11:30 am: Virtual Toddler Storytime, “The M&M’s County Book,” by Barbara Barbieri McGrath, online.
12 – 1 pm: Library Lunches with activity sheets from West Texas Food Bank and free jump ropes.
1 pm: Family Place Virtual Wellness Book Display and Recommendations, online.
4 pm: Virtual Spanish Storytime, “Fuego,” by Jorge Agueta, online.
Friday, July 10 – Celebrate the Future Leaders of Tomorrow
10 am: Virtual Family Arts and Crafts, Terracotta Paint Splash, online.
10 am – 5 pm: Take-n-Make When I Grow Up Printable at both library locations
12 – 1 pm: Library Lunches, choose a free book or Future Leader craft pack.
3 – 4 pm: Teen Leadership Board and Planning Video Conference via Zoom, online.
