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Every Hero Has a Story at Martin County Libraries This Summer

Summer Reading Program Starts June 6th

May 22, 2015
Beginning Saturday, June 6, 2015 young readers will discover their inner hero as the Martin County Library System (MCLS) presents the "Every Hero Has a Story" Summer Reading Program. Children ages birth through fifth grade are eligible to receive a reading log to track their reading and earn free books all summer long! Those who log 30 days of reading will receive a special gift and an invitation to the finale party at the end of summer. Thanks to a special partnership with Children's Services Council and YMCA of the Treasure Coast, this year's reading logs also double as a free ticket for an open skate session or rock wall climbing pass at YMCA Sportsworld. A list of Summer Reading Kick Off events are listed below:

Blake Library - 2351 SE Monterey Road, Stuart

Saturday, June 6, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM - Splash into Summer - Kick off the summer swimming season learning about beach safety, a day in the life of a lifeguard, and more from one of our very own Martin County lifeguards.

Elisabeth Lahti Library - 15200 SW Adams Avenue, Indiantown
Saturday, June 6th, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Summer Reading Kick-Off Party - Get ready for summer reading! Join us for some sweet refreshments, crafts, displays and more while registering for our summer reading program.

Hobe Sound Public Library - 10595 SE Federal Highway, Hobe Sound

Saturday, June 6th, 10:00 AM to 5:30 PM - Boom! Bang! Pow! Family Day - Superheroes assemble! Kick off the summer reading program by transforming yourself into a superhero! Stop by anytime for some super crafts, a library scavenger hunt, and superhero movies.

Hoke Library - 1150 NW Jack Williams Way, Jensen Beach

Saturday, June 6th, 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM - Mad Science: Heroes of Science - Einstein, Jane Goodall, Galileo, Thomas Edison...these are scientists that you hear about a lot! But, did you know that there are thousands of scientists who have discovered all kinds of things that we take for granted every day? This show will uncover what amazing things many scientist heroes have discovered!

Peter & Julie Cummings Library - 2551 SW Matheson Avenue, Palm City

Saturday, June 6th, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Mad Science: Heroes of Science - Einstein, Jane Goodall, Galileo, Thomas Edison...these are scientists that you hear about a lot! But, did you know that there are thousands of scientists who have discovered all kinds of things that we take for granted every day? This show will uncover what amazing things many scientist heroes have discovered!

Robert Morgade Library, 5851 SE Community Drive, Stuart

Saturday, June 20th, 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Balloons and Bubbles - Presented by South Florida Science Museum. If you're fascinated with bubbles, this chemistry program is for you! Using dry ice, participants will be amazed as we "magically" blow up a balloon and make bubbles filled with smoke. Attendees will also make their own bubble solution and try it out outside. Registration required. Online registration requires an email address. If you do not have one, please call 772-463-3245.


For more information about any of the events listed above or the Summer Reading program in general, please call 772- 221-1403, pick up a Library Summer Connection at any library location, or visit the library website at library.martin.fl.us.