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Highlands and Hardee Counties Public Libraries

Summer Programs

July 3, 2015
Highlands County

Lake Placid

205 W Interlake Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
(863) 699-3705

 EVENT #3- Weds. July 8th @ 1pm.-  “Bee A Hero!”  - Welcome Master Gardener David Austin presenting his very special program on Earth’s Most Important Insect Super-Heroes: Honeybees! Live Bees!  Followed by the film: “Bee Movie” ©Disney
        
SUPER EVENT #4- Weds. July 15th @ 2 pm- The one, the only, the amazing, “JiggleMan” Part juggler, part genius, part mime, part CRAZY, 100% Hilarious! Don’t miss this very unique and super-special performer! A show you will always remember!  
                                                 
Event #5- FINAL EVENT PARTY! - Thurs. July 23rd @ 12:30pm Fireman Super Celebration!                                                                   
Fireman Hero Story-time, Real Firemen and Firetruck! Real firemen heroes teach fire safety, fire safety short-film,Our own  Lake Placid firemen give demonstrations of special Fire-fighting equipment!   Firetruck tour!  Plus!: Kids Fire-hat craft! Free Refreshments! Followed movie. Please call library for name and movie rating. 


Sebring Library

319 W Center Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
(863) 402-6716

July 9th @ 1pm

“Bee” a natural Hero!
Bodacious Beekeeper David Austen is bringing some of his hero friends! We will fly in to a bee movie after his presentation.

July 24th @ 12pm

Super Hero Training Academy!
Bring your mask and cape from the “Make Your Own Hero” event or feel free to come in costume and complete your training to become a member of the Super Library-Hero League! Name the Super Hero activity then fill out the Super Hero ID Card and make your way through all obstacles testing super abilities.  @ 2:30pm “Big Hero 6” ©Disney will follow the festivities.

July 31st @ 2:30pm

Grand Finale Event!                                              
Didgeridoo Down-Under Program “is a high-energy,  Australia-themed show that combines music, culture, science, literacy development, puppetry, comedy, character building and audience participation. It’s     interactive, educational, motivational and highly entertaining ... a one-of-a-kind "edu-tainment" experience. You’ll learn about Aussie culture, animals and more, all while moving & grooving to the pulsing rhythms of the didge!  For all ages.” “Aussie Fun Jam (Didgeridoo Workshop) is a one-of-a-kind musical and cultural experience. In this upbeat workshop, participants learn to play the "didge" -- including animal sounds and simple rhythms -- with our beginner PVC didgeridoos. Come experience a naturally exhilarating, buzzing sensation! Best for tweens, but OK for ages 7 and up, and groups of 40 or less” For more information visit www.didgrevolution.com


Avon Park

100 N Museum Ave, Avon Park, FL 33825
(863) 452-3803


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Hardee County

315 N 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
(863) 773-6438

July

1st- 1-2pm Board Game Day

2nd 10-11am Crafty Kids 3-5 year old Story and Craft
    (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

14th- 10-11am Community hero's- Hope the Dog
(Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

15th 1-2pm Board Game Day

16th- 10-11am Crafty Kids 3-5 year old Story and Craft
    (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

17th- 1-2pm Lego Day

20th- Can You Build It? Gumdrops and toothpick structures (registration required limit 25)

21st- 10-11am Superheros's Stories and Craft
  (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

22nd- 1-2pm Board Game Day

23rd- 10-11am Crafty Kids 3-5 year old Story and Craft
    (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

24th- 1-2pm 3rd-6th grade Art Club (registration required limit of 25)

28th- 10-11am Community Hero's Hardee County Fire Rescue
(Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

29th- 1-2pm Board Game Day

30th- 10-11am Crafty Kids 3-5 year old Story and Craft
    (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

31st- 1-2pm Lego Day

Items Needed for Summer Program

Q-Tips, Droppers, Legos, Glue, Spaghetti, Watercolor Paper, Food Coloring, Freeze Ice Tubes, Gum Drops, Marshmallows, Tooth Pick, Yarn, Popcorn

August

4th- 10-11am Superheros's Stories and Craft
  (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

5th- 1-2pm Board Game Day

6th- 10-11am Crafty Kids 3-5 year old Story and Craft
    (Movie day starts at 1pm Call library for movie info.)

7th- 1-2pm 3rd-6th grade Art Club (registration required limit of 25)

Items Needed for Summer program

Q-Tips, Droppers, Legos, Glue, Spaghetti, Watercolor Paper, Food Coloring, Freeze Ice Tubes, Gum Drops, Marshmallows, Tooth Pick, Yarn, Popcorn