Summer Reading Club Make a Splash at Your Library!
Join the fun this summer at the Fairfield library's Summer Reading Club. This year's theme is Make a Splash@Your Library! Children age 2 to those entering 9th grade are invited. Complete details are available at the library.

Children age 2 through those entering 5th grade - Visit the library and pick up your first Water Log beginning on June 21. Complete one Water Log for every 2 1/2 hours spent reading. Earn a prize for every log completed. The more you read, the bigger the prize.

Children entering grade 6th to 9th - this group will complete their reading logs online. Click on the summer reading to register, record your progress and see what others are reading. Participants will receive a prize for each level completed.

Join us for the Summer Reading Kick-Off on Monday, June 21@8:30 pm. The Turtle Show with Steve Woyce. See reverse for details.

Summer Activities (July 6-August 13)
The summer activities, all based on this year's theme, will begin on July 6th. No registration is required and you do not need to participate in the Summer Reading Club to attend these activities.

Seaside Storytime - Mondays at 1:15 Storytime for ages 2 - entering 1st grade.

Beach Blanket Bingo - Wednesdays at 1:15 Picture bingo for 2 year olds to those entering 2nd grade. Wednesdays at 7:15 Reading bingo for children entering 3rd grade and older.

Calypso Crafts - Thursdays at 1:15 Crafts for 2 year olds - entering 1st grade. Fridays at 1:15 Crafts for those entering 2nd grade to 6th grade.

All Logs must be returned to the library by 5 pm on Friday, August 13th. All children who participate in the 2010 Summer Reading Club are invited to join us on a field trip to Turtle Back Zoo on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Permission forms are required and can be obtained at the library.

Book Discussion
In June, The Book Club will read and discuss The Piano Teacher by Janice Y. K. Lee. The group will meet on Monday, June 7th at 7 pm. The Adult Book Club will continue to meet over the summer. Stop by the library or call for the monthly selections and join the discussions on: Monday, July 12 at 7 pm and Monday, August 9 at 7 pm.

Summer Reading Club Kickoff!
Turtle Show with Steve Woyce
Join us at the library to kickoff our Summer Reading Club on Monday, June 21 at 6:30 pm. Steve Woyce will present: "The Turtle Show" which includes live turtles, sea shells and much more! Come in to register for the Summer Reading Club and enjoy the show!

 Monthly Newsletter - full of details

Father's Day Craft
Children age 4 and up are invited to make a special Father's Day craft with Miss Katie. Come in anytime between 6:30 and 7:30 pm on Wednesday, June 16 to make a special gift for Dad. Check out the sample at the front desk and register to join the group.

Mark Twain's Last Stand
What would Mark Twain's, 19th century humorist, have to say about the 21st century? Find out when Alan Kitty visits the Fairfield library to present "Mark Twain's Last Stand" on Tuesday, June 22 at 7 pm. This humorous impersonation connects the past and the present, offering his views of the world based on his experiences as well as his thoughts on events in present day. This program is sure to delight audiences! Registration is requested.

Summer Adult Crafts
Join us for some fun crafts this summer!
Wednesday, June 23 at 7 pm.
Wednesday, July 21 at 7 pm.
Tuesday, August 17 at 7 pm.
Registration is required for all crafts. A sample of the crafts will be displayed at the front desk at the beginning of the month. These crafts are also open to young adults (grade 9 and up).

Summer Activities Tuesday's Specials
Join us at the library this summer for some extra special programs. Registration is requested, but walk-ins are welcome.

Tuesday, July 6th - Recycle Regatta. Ages 5-10 1:15-2:15 pm. Make and race your own homemade boats.

Tuesday, July 13th - Frog Pond Soup, presented by Essex County Environmental Center. Ages 5-10: 1:15-2:15 pm. Learn what ingredients make a pond special and create a pond creature to take home.

Tuesday, July 20 - Movie Day. Finding Nemo. All ages. 1:15-2:45 pm. Join Nemo, Marlon, Dory and friends for some undersea fun.

Tuesday, July 27th - Make a Splash Scavenger Hunt. Ages 8 and up. 1:15-2:15 pm. Hunt for treasure in the library.

Tuesday, August 3rd - Storytelling with Julie Pasqual. Ages 5 and up. 1:15-2:15 pm. Story-teller Julie Pasqual joins us to share some watery folktales.

Tuesday, August 10 - Paper Marbling with Nancy Leary. Ages 5 and up. 1:15-2:15 pm. Make a colorful school of tie-dyed fish.