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Uinta County Library Regular Programs
Evanston
Storytime (for ages 0 - 5): 10:15 a.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Runs all year excepting major holidays (Christmas, New Years) or closed days.
Puppet Shows(for all ages): No puppet shows scheduled at this time.
Summer Reading (for ages 0 - grade 12): June 1st - July 31st, 2008. This year's theme will be "Bugs Bugs Bugs". Sign up in the Children's Area.
Group Visits (for any group or class in the surrounding area): Call to schedule a visit ahead of time. For groups of adults call 789-1328. For youth groups call 789-1329.
Lyman
Book Discussion Group: (Adults) 2nd Thursday of each month at 1 p.m. or 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.
Group members read titles selected by the group and meet for one hour each month for an informal discussion of the characters, theme, and writing style of the book as it relates to the personal experience of the participants. Members purchase their own copy of the book at a generous library discount. Refreshments are an important part of the meeting.
Book Club Monday: (September to April) 4 pm --Primary Grade Children
Children meet to enjoy books read by the librarian, and to share books that they have read and enjoyed during the week. Children receive a treat for reading books related to the monthly theme and do worksheet activities related to their reading.
Story Hour: (September to May)1:30 p.m. Wednesdays & 10:30 a.m. Thursdays. For children ages 3 - 5. During Story Hour, children enjoy books read aloud by the librarian. Movement activities, music & crafts are part of the fun.
Summer Reading: This year's theme is to be announced. (Children preschool - 6th grade)
Children meet reading goals for minutes read each week and receive prizes for their effort. Meetings include activities and crafts. Children who participate for the entire program receive a free book at the end.
Call (307) 787-6556 for more information.
Begins in June with an opening party. Continues with meetings each Thursday. Closing party in July.
Reading Partners: Pairs elementary age children who need reading practice with mentors from the middle school and high school. Partners meet twice a week for 1/2 hour to read to each other.
Begins Monday, June 2nd 3:30 to 4 p.m., continues at the same time each Monday and Thursday through July 31st.
Read and Win: A summer reading program for preteens and teens that will be in the 4th - 12th grade next school year. There are two ways to "Read and Win". Participants who use the library 8 times during the summer will receive a free pan pizza from Pizza Hut. Students who want another reward read at least 3 books from the current Indian Paintbrush or Soaring Eagle book list, vote for their favorite book and suggest a title for next year's list to receive a "lunch special" from Taco Time.
Scholastic Book Fair: The Lyman Library will be holding a Scholastic Book Fair this summer (tba). A Wide selection of hardback and paperback books will be on sale. Proceeds from the fair benefit the library.
Mountain View
Children: Storyhour every Thursday 10:30 a.m.
Children's After School Book Club, fourth Tuesday, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Mother/Daughter Book Discussion Group, first Saturday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Program (tba)
Young adults: High School Summer reading list and books available. Summer Reading Program (tba).
adults: Afternoon Book Discussion Group, second Monday, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Evening Book Discussion Group, fourth Wednesday, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Summer Reading Program (tba).
Watch the "Bridger Valley Pioneer" newspaper and inquire at the library concerning various scheduled programs for children and adults.