Magness starts Summer Reading Program

Magness Community House & Library is announcing its 2004 Summer Reading Program schedule. The children’s program, “Book it Across America,” will begin June 10 and continue through July 8. The young adult and adult programs, “Free to Read,” will begin June 14 and continue through July 14. Early registration for all the programs is now in progress at the library and will continue through the first week of the programs.

Several special events have been arranged for the children’s program. The schedule is as follows:

• June 10: Caney Fork Puppeteers – Mix together puppets, music and the theme of Book it Across America and what do you get? Lots of fun and excitement.

• June 17: Aquarium of the Smokies – Do you know where the animals live? Come to the Aquarium’s “Habitales” program and meet animals that live all across America.

• June 24: Kindermusik – Everyone gets involved in this lively musical program that is also colorful, fun and full of surprises.

• July 1: Picnic at the Civic Center – It’s time to celebrate America’s birthday and what better way than with an old-fashioned picnic? Bring your picnic basket and be ready for food, fun and games.

• July 8: Red, White and blue Magic with Bruce Amato – Continuing the Fourth of July theme and presenting some astounding magic acts, Bruce Amato will amaze and delight children of all ages.

In addition to these exciting programs, there will be free refreshments and some great prizes.

All children’s programs, except the Picnic at the Civic Center, will be held in the fellowship hall of the First United Methodist Church (across the street from the Magness Library). In case of rain, the picnic scheduled for July 1 at the Civic Center will be at the library.

All the above programs will be at 10:30 a.m.

Free to Read, the theme for the young adult and adult summer reading programs will be highlighted by an essay contest. All registered participants are invited to submit an essay on what it means to be free to read. A grand prize, with a patriotic theme, will be awarded for the best essay.

Silver Dagger Mysteries, a division of Overmountain Press, will once again sponsor Magness Library’s “Mysterious Summer” – a reading program for those who love mystery and suspense. Silver Dagger authors will be here for talks, workshops and booksignings, and the company will donate books as prizes. Tentative dates for authors’ visits are June 22 and July 6 and 20.

To register, or for more information, come by Magness Library or call 473-2428.