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Life
Catch the summer reading bug The Wilson County Public Library system's annual program for the summer begins June 16 and runs through July 28. This year's theme, "Catch the Reading Bug," will offer four professional programs, local guests, stories and activities. The subject should have broad appeal for a wide range of ages. Children who participate are able to receive weekly incentives and prizes to encourage them to read and to be read to this summer. This program is free to all children who sign up at their local library. Its purpose is to encourage reading as a leisure activity for the school break. "We want children to connect to the joy of reading, free from pressure and testing," said children's librarian Rebecca Tighe. "Freedom of selection is a key feature. Leisure readers become life long learners -- the people who continue to question, adapt and excel in our fast-paced society. "Let us help you to encourage reading in your home," she said. The Newspapers in Education program at The Wilson Daily Times will feature related activities in the newspaper throughout the summer. The main library at the corner of Nash and Jackson streets will offer school age programs Monday and Tuesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Children's Department. Wednesday morning lap-sit for ages 2 and under meets at 9:30 a.m., and 3- to 5-year-olds will have storytime at 10 a.m. Library branch locations (East, Elm, Crocker, Black Creek and Lucama) are providing afternoon programs at 3 p.m. once a week during the Summer Reading Program. Summer Schedule Main Library June 16 - July 28 School Age Programs Monday and Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. June 16 Bug Jam Poetry Slam June 17 Terry Rollins Professional Storyteller* June 23 Safari Steve, Amazing Teacher -- Bugs-N-Stuff * June 24 Fright Night -- Creepy Crawlies & Buggy Pests June 30 "Insectigations" with Imagination Station -- Live Bugs! *Programs are fully funded by a grant from the Arts Council of Wilson through the NC Arts Council Grassroots Program with funding from the State of N.C. July 1 Third Annual Worm Race -- Bring your own worm! July 7 Louis Small - Comic Book Artist July 8 Rick Miller - Bugs are my Buddies! digital photography artist July 14 All About Bugs with the Orkin Man July 15 Buzz, Click, Chirp -- Bugs' Songs July 21 Donna Washington -- Storyteller* July 22 Eat or Be Eaten! Bugs eat bugs, and we eat bugs. July 28 Grand Finale Alberti's Flea Circus* *Special programs are given in memory of Paul Kushner by his parents. Other Children's Summer Programs Main June 18 - July 28 Preschool Wednesday mornings 2 and under from 9:30 to 9:50 am 3 and up from 10 to 10:30 a.m. Branches June 16 - July 30 All Ages Elm City and Lucama Tuesdays 3 p.m. East Wednesdays 3 p.m. Crocker and Black Creek Thursdays 3 p.m.
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