Summer Reading in Full Swing

Dear Dubuque County,
     Weatherwise this summer has been up and down.  One minute it's normal Iowa hot and muggy and then the next minute it cools off.  But there are no ups and downs for the Dubuque County Library summer reading program.  It's off and running, but there is still plenty of time for you and your children to participate.  Register for the Read @ Home program through August 8th and win prizes by reaching your summer reading goals.  Let's see what's happening this coming week.
     The theme for this summer is "One World, Many Stories," and so we are traveling around the globe from our libraries.  Next up is Vietnam.  Come to our Epworth Branch on Tuesday, June 21st and learn about Vietnam's culture through crafts, storytelling, and music.  The fun begins at 1:30. 
     For the whole family, there is a Friday Flick at 1:00 at our Asbury branch.  Included with your free admission is a snack. 
     Want to learn how a tornado forms or what is really inside the eye of a hurricane?  Then you definitely won't want to miss "Your Weather - Your World."  Meet real storm chaser, Eddy Weiss.  Mr. Weiss will be at each of our branches on Friday, June 24th:  Asbury Library 10:00, Holy Cross (in the Dubuque Bank and Trust basement) 1:00, Farley Memorial Hall at 4:00, and at Epworth Library at 7:00 p.m.  The program lasts about an hour and all ages are welcome.
     We don't leave adults out of the fun for summer reading.  Pick up your reading passport or reading road map at any branch, write down your reading selections, and be eligible to win a Global Goods gift certificate or a travel mug.  If you are truly ambitious, you can do both programs.  Our next grown-up event is on Thursday, June 23rd at 7:00 at our Epworth branch.  Learn how to scrapbook your summer vacation and preserve those memories forever.  Call 563-876-3388 to reserve your space.
     Whew!  There is a lot going on at your Dubuque County Library.  In addition to our special programs, there are regularly scheduled story times and tween programs.  Check our website: http://www.dubcolib.lib.ia.us/ for times and locations.  Talk to you later.
Dawn Hayslett
Dubuque County Library Director
563-582-0008
dawnh@dubcolib.lib.ia.us