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Highlands
May 18, 2012
Avon Park Library, Summer Programs

Detail :

REPTILE DISCOVERY                           Thursday, June 15th, 10 a.m.

Professional reptile handler Bruce Schwedick will bring some of his slithery friends to the library, bringing children up close and personal with some of the world’s most marvelous creatures. Bruce is the former Curator of Reptiles at Cypress Gardens and has visited thousands of libraries and schools all over the United States.

 

SEMINOLE STORYTIME                         Thursday, June 28th, 2 p.m.

Vann Samuels, outreach specialist at the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, will bring the Seminole Nation’s fascinating history to life through stories and artifacts. The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum is located in the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation and contains 5,000 feet of exhibit space, as well as a recreated ceremonial ground and living village.

 

NASA STARLAB                                  Wednesday, July 11th, 1 p.m.

Blast off into outer space with special guests from Kennedy Space Center! There will be a hovercraft, rocket balloons, and space food, among other surprises. This program will be held at the Sebring Civic Center.

 

DREAMING IS MAGIC                               Friday, July 20th, 11 a.m.

Reach for the stars with master magician Dallas Smith. Dallas has over 20 years of experience as a magician and invents many of his own tricks. Children will have the opportunity to participate in this show, which is sure to amaze all ages.

 

STAR WARS COSTUME PARTY            Thursday, July 26th, 11 a.m.

Children are encouraged to dress as their favorite Star Wars character for this party, at which the final prizes for the incentive reading program will be given. Lunch will be served, to include pizza, chips, beverages, and other snacks. At 12 p.m. there will be a special presentation of Star Wars: The Clone Wars.