Summer Reading Kick Off Events! Summer Reading Program kick-off Party at Minneapolis Public Library, sponsored by Marshall Fields. Kick-off a fun summer of reading with performers, face painting and more!
Friday, June 10, 2005 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. > featuring a Minnesota Vikings player! > Sumner Library - 611 Van White Memorial Blvd. Saturday, June 11, 2005 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. > Hosmer Library - 347 E. 36th St. > Nokomis Library - 5100 34th Ave. S. > Pierre Bottineau Library - 55 Broadway St NE What's Buzzin @ Your Library is the theme of the 2005 summer reading program at the Minneapolis Public Library. This year we will partner with Minneapolis Public Schools and the Park and Recreation Board to help promote reading during the summer months. Special events and programs will be held throughout the city this summer. Read great books, attend free performances and have fun at the library all summer long. For More information: http://www.mplib.org/wfk Metro area Kick Off Event! Summer Reading Programs are happening at all libraries throughout the twin cities area. Buzz on over to the Como Park Zoo > Thursday, June 16th 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., rain or shine > Como Park Zoo - St. Paul MELSA (an alliance of Metro public libraries) and the Como Park Zoo team up to get the Summer Reading Program off to a great start! Watch the orangutans start their Summer Reading Program Be entertained by popular Summer Reading Program performers Take a guided tour of the zoo with the Nature Walk Kids And much more, including fun things to take home! Schedule of events: 10:30 - Orangutans start their summer reading program 10:45 - Opening Remarks by Education Commissioner Alice Seagren 11:00 - Rusty's Rockin' Jamboree 11:00 - Author/illustrator Rick Chrustowski and author Cathy Camper 12:30 - Safari Greg Buzz on over to the Como Park Zoo And after your busy day of fun at the zoo, relax with a good book and listen to an audiotape or CD -- a great selection is waiting for you at your local public library! For more information: www.melsa.org Take your kids to the library this summer & see What's Buzzin ! Thank you, Rod Krueger MELSA Trustee / Minneapolis Library Board REMINDERS: 1. Be civil! Please read the NEW RULES at http://www.e-democracy.org/rules. If you think a member is in violation, contact the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@mnforum.org Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls