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Posted on: May 28, 2020

[ARCHIVED] June Virtual Summer Reading Events for Children

James Wand

The University Park Public Library and the Highland Park Library are joining together to bring families virtual Summer Reading Events for children.

June 3, 3 p.m. - James Wand Magic Show

Join James Wand for his virtual Secret Agent Magic Show. Get ready for an exciting and hilarious adventure of magic and mystery, and help James Wand solve clues and secret codes. 

On June 3, the Library will send out a link to the show to email subscribers. Please feel free to share the link with family and friends. Please email lcollins@hplibrary.info to be added as an email subscriber.                                           

Starting June 2, be sure to sign up for the 2020 Children’s Summer Reading Club at hptx.beanstack.org. Participants can earn 25 points towards their reading goal for each virtual event they attend this summer. 

More June Virtual Summer Reading Events 

June 10, 3 p.m. - Mad Science, Tell-Tale Science

Bring fairy tales and science to life in this pre-recorded presentation of "Tell-Tale Science." Link to this virtual presentation coming soon.  

June 17, 3 p.m. - Creature Teacher, "Zoom the Zoo"

Make some new animal friends while you have fun learning about them in this live Zoom presentation.

Please email lcollins@hplibrary.info by Tuesday, June 16 to register and receive the meeting code and password. This program is limited to 100 Zoom participants.

June 24, 3 p.m. - Grace Hula Company 

Learn the fun and fast-paced style of hula dancing from the pros in this live Zoom presentation.

Please email lcollins@hplibrary.info by Tuesday, June 23 to register and receive the meeting code and password. This program is limited to 100 Zoom participants. 

Additional Information - Including How to Get a Library Card

Highland Park Library staff are available by phone and email, Tuesday - Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., during the Library’s temporary closure to assist patrons with their information needs, answer questions about library cards, issue library cards, and offer consultations on accessing digital services.

Please reach out to Library staff in the following ways:

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