Tag Archive for: Summer 2024

Jerissa

We Want to Hear from You

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On behalf of the Youth Services staff at the library, THANK YOU to all of the children, teens, and families who participated in “Summer at the Library.” More than 2,000 youth, ages 0-18, participated in our reading program and more than 5,700 people attended more than 100 library events between June 1 – August 15! Your support and engagement in the public library help make programs like these possible. Please consider sharing your thoughts about “Summer at the Library” with us by completing this this brief survey. Your feedback will help us continue to improve our summer programs and events. Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you back at the library for events, activities, and great books all year long!

https://www.ecpubliclibrary.info/kids/summer-survey/ 

Kelly K

Get Ready for Laughs with Mixed Nuts!

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Join us this Thursday at 10:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. for an exciting and laughter-filled experience with A Touch of Magic Entertainment’s lively undercover-clown show, Mixed Nuts, perfect for youth in grades K-6 and their caregivers! This family-friendly performance promises a delightful mix of comedy, magic, and fun that will captivate audiences of all ages. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event!

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to create magical summer memories with your family!

Tickets are free but limited, so don’t wait! Call, email, or visit the Youth Services Desk (Level 1) today to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!

Youth Services Staff

  • Email: ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
  • Phone: 715-839-5007
Jerissa

Supporting Your Child’s Reading Development

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Parents and caregivers, do you want to help your child get ready for and succeed at reading but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! Join us at the library for two evenings of discussions with UW-Eau Claire professors about science-based strategies for supporting your child’s reading development at home.

The first session: Early Literacy

  • Monday, June 24, from 6-7:30 p.m. | Carnegie Room (on the first floor)
  • How to support your child’s early literacy skills between the ages of 0-6 years
  • Led by Dr. Angela Jones and her student researchers

Dr. Angela Jones and her student researchers will discuss their model “Read with TLC,” a comprehensive resource designed to help you engage in activities that will effectively prepare your child for reading.

The second session: Emergent Reading

  • Wednesday, June 26, from 6-7:30 p.m. | Riverview Room (on the third floor)
  • How to support your child’s emergent reading skills between grades K-5
  • Led by Dr. Susan Tily and her student researchers

Registration is not required for either session. If you are an early childhood educator, completion certificates are available upon request for continuing education purposes.

“We provide practical strategies, engaging activities, and tips for cultivating a love for language and literacy in young children,” Dr. Jones says. “Whether through playful interactions, immersive experiences, or purposeful interventions, you play a pivotal role in fostering your child’s literacy skills.” We hope you will join us!

Sadie

LEGO at the Library!

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Do you have a kiddo who loves to build with LEGO? How would they feel about whole room full of them? Well, it just so happens that Youth Services hosts a drop in LEGO Club in the program room on level 1. Floor mats are set up around the room and all the LEGO bricks your kiddos could imagine will be brought out for them to build with. We encourage you to bring your kiddos to meet and build with other LEGO fans in the area. Hope to see you there!

Summer Schedule:

Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
June 15, July 6 and 27

Mondays from 10 a.m. – Noon
June 17, July 8 and 29

Alisha

Kids Summer Performance Series

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This year’s Summer Performance series is filled with a wide variety of entertaining and informative shows.  Popular children’s musician David Landau is sure to get everyone moving, singing, and laughing along in his hilarious and engaging music show.  Mark Hayward, former World Yo-yo Champion, will be here to wow the audience with yo-yo tricks.  Comedy duo, Mixed Nuts, returns for another hilarious show.  Mischief & Magic will perform their magic tricks here for the first time this summer.  The Raptor Education Group, Inc will bring some fascinating bird guests including a falcon, hawk, and owl.  Jim Lenz will perform his Comedy Science show to demonstrate how engaging and fun science is, and his performance will be followed by an Air-Powered Rocket Workshop.  Check out the full schedule in the Summer at the Library flyer!

Free tickets are available one week prior to each program and are available at the Youth Services desk.  Feel free to call us at 715-839-5007 to reserve your tickets.  Just let us know the number of tickets you need and if you’d like tickets for the morning or afternoon performance.

Don’t forget!  You can ride the city bus to library performances!  Free bus passes are available for children and teens every Monday and Thursday from June 1-August 15.  Bus passes are available in the Summer at the Library flyer and in Youth Services.

Katie H

Summer Teen Volunteers

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Teens!

Are you looking for something to do this summer? Want to help kids and families in your community while building your resume?

Volunteer at the library!

The library is seeking responsible and enthusiastic volunteers entering grades 7-12 in the fall of 2024. Based on their interests, volunteers can assist at youth programs, work on miscellaneous library tasks, and help with craft and activity prep. There are opportunities for regular volunteers, as well as one-time volunteer positions to help with special events or projects.

Volunteer applications are due May 31.

Click here to fill out your application today!