By Amanda Pevey
Elmore/Autauga News
Autauga-Prattville Public Library will be kicking off their Family Summer Reading Program Party on June 9th. The theme this year is, “All Together Now.” The party will consist of games, food, and fun. A special thanks to Regions Bank for providing hot dogs for the event. Any family who would like to participate can pick up their reading logs, and program information and stay for the activities planned. A Social Sip Adult Summer Reading Party is planned for June 10th. Pick up your Adult Summer reading logs and enjoy a mocktail bar and social hour with relaxed vibes. No alcohol will be present or allowed.
You may pick up your reading log from any APPL branch. Whenever you read, track the length of time you read by coloring in buildings on your tracker. Follow the instructions on your tracker. You may also color in a building for each library program you attend. Write your name and contact information on the back of each square. When you’ve colored all of your buildings for a square, cut it out and bring it in between June 12th and July 22nd to receive a prize for your reading. The participants who read the most minutes in each age category will win a prize.
Another exciting event will be taking place at the end of July at the library for any participants who love Harry Potter.
“Evening at Hogwarts”
We are pleased to inform you that you have been accepted at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardly for an evening session of activities. It will be held at the Autauga Prattville Public Library on July 31st from 4 P.M. to 6 P.M.
Sponsors for the Summer Library Club are Ellianos Coffee, Calhoon Law LLC and Petrunic Orthodontics. All Summer Library Club snacks are sponsored by United Christian Church.
Autauga-Prattville Public Library is located at 254 Doster Street in Prattville. For more information about their Summer Reading program, please visit their website at: https://www.appl.info. You can also visit their Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/PrattvilleLibrary.
Below is the list of Programs and their activities:
Family Programs:
- 6/12 5:30 P.M.: Arsene’s Mystery Masterpiece (13+)
- 6/15, 6/29, and 7/13 5:00 P.M.: Silent Reading Club (16+)
Silent reading 5:00-6:30P.M., Bring Your Own Book Club at 6:30 P.M.
- 6/22 6:00 P.M.: Bake & Make- Banana Nutella crepes (all ages, with adult help)
- 6/26 5:30 P.M.: Murder Mystery- Murder at Stackallen Castle (13+)
- 7/06 6:00 P.M.: Bake & Make- Meringue Kisses (all ages, with adult help)
- 7/17 5:30 P.M.: Mystery in the Library (11+)
- 7/18 4:30 P.M.: Journal Journey (10+)
Terrific Tuesdays
Tuesdays are terrific at the library! Join us for fun, special performances from magicians, scientists, clowns, and more. Children of all ages are welcome. Tuesdays at 10:30 A.M.
- 6/13- Magic Man *This event is at the Doster Center
- 6/20- Mr. Bond Science Guys *This event is at the Doster Center
- 6/27- Gene Cordova- Ventriliquist & Comedian *This event is at the Doster Center
- 7/11- The Story Ship *This event is at the Doster Center
- 7/18- Bobert the Cown **This event is at the Library**
After the event, come by the Library for prizes and snacks!
BABY/TODDLER/PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS:
Baby Time (0 mo-12mo)- Fridays at 10:30 A.M.
Even our tiniest patrons need a story time! Babies and their caregivers are welcome to come play, sing, and read with us during Baby Time.
Toddler Time (ages 18 mo – 2 years)- Wednesdays at 10:30 A.M.
This program is designed for toddlers and their caregivers. It is not suitable for daycares.
- 6/14: “Llama, Llama Sand and Sun” -Seasons
- 6/21: “Sea Snacks” – Nutrition
- 6/28: “Ocean Friends”- Science
- 7/3: “Goodnight Octopus”- Health
- 7/12: “Water Play Day”- Wear a Swimsuit!
Toddler Play Time (ages 18 mo.- 2 years) Wednesdays at 11:15-12:15 P.M.
A free play time just for toddlers!
Storytime (ages 3-5)- Thursdays at 10:30 A.M.
What’s your favorite story? Join us as we read stories, hear from community helpers, sing, dance, and create crafts.
- 6/15- Artist Mrs. Lisa- Wear a shirt you can get messy in
- 6/22- Farmer Mr. Jonathan- Dress like a farmer
- 6/29- Public Works Mr. Vince- Wear blue
- 7/6- SrA Nipper and A1C Cretella- Wear red,white, and blue
- 7/13- Water Play Day- Wear a Swimsuit!
Free Play (ages 3-5)- Saturdays 6/24 & 7/8 at 10:30-12 P.M.
Some days you just need to play! Various toys, books and activities are available for kids to play with during free play hours.
Elementary Programs:
Prattville Pals (ages 7-12)- Mondays at 1 P.M.
Do you know the hidden heroes in your town? Come meet some of your friendly community leaders and learn how to be helpers like them!
- 6/12- Bionca Lindsey with Master Gardeners
- 6/26- Misty Price with Troop 617
- 7/3- Brady Walker with Way Off Broadway
- 7/10- Kim Johnson with Autauga County Extension & 4-H
- 7/17- Tom Risher with Habitat for Humanity
Yoga at the Library (ages 10-18)- Mondays 6/12 & 7/10 at 3 P.M.
Do you need some zen this summer? Join us for Yoga at the Library!
STEAM TEAM (ages 5-10)- Wednesdays at 3 P.M.
The fun continues at STEAM Team this summer! Join us as we explore, learn, and build new things together.
- 6/14- STEAM Team Building Challenges
- 6/21- Rocket Demonstration with Terry Able from NASA
- 6/28- Rube Goldberg Machine Engineer Challenge
- 7/5- Paper Circuit Board Game
- 7/12- Mystery Bag Experiments
LEGO Club (ages 5-12)- Saturdays 6/17, 7/1 & 7/15 at 2-4:00 P.M.
What can you create with Legos? Get creative and build with friends during Lego Club!
Teen Programs:
Yoga at the Library (10-18)- Mondays 6/12 & 7/10 at 3 P.M.
Do you need some zen this summer? Join us for Yoga at the Library.
Teamwork Tuesdays (ages 11-18)- Tuesdays at 2 P.M.
Come together on Tuesdays afternoons with new friends. We will have fun engaging in synergetic projects that promote kindness, friendship, and cooperation.
- 6/13- Wishing Tree mural painting
- 6/20- Heart Hug pillows
- 6/27- Garden boxes part 1
- 7/11- Garden boxes part 2
- 7/18- Suncatchers
Detective Camp (ages 11-18)- Thursdays at 1:30 P.M.
Have you always wanted to be a detective? Come solve crimes and bust criminals at Detective Camp! Detectives from Prattville PD lead this program. *Registration required. Please visit bit.ly/Detective-Camp-2023 for registration details. *
Game On (ages 13-18)- Fridays at 3 P.M.
Do you love to game? Come hang out with friends and play some of your favorite console games, minute-to-win-it games, and board games.
June ADULT Programs:
- 6/13- 6:00 P.M.- Craft Night at the Library (Book Lamp)
Every Thursday 6/15-7/20 3:30-4:00 P.M. – ESL Conversation Group
Join us for a weekly 30-minute English as Second Language (ESL) conversational group for all levels of non-native English speakers.
- 6/17- 10:00 A.M.- Writer’s Workshop
- 6/20- 5:00 P.M.- Community Craft Swap
- 6/22 6:00 P.M.- A Novel Bunch
- 6/27 6:00 P.M.- Adult Coloring Night
July ADULT Programs:
Every Thursday 6/15-7/20 3:30-4:00 P.M.- ESL Conversation Group
Join us for a weekly 30-minute English as Second Language (ESL) conversational group for all levels of nonnative English speakers.
7/11- 6:00 P.M.- Craft Night at the Library (Acrylic Pour Painting)
7/18- 6:00 P.M.- Adult Coloring Night
7/20- 5:30 P.M.- Writer’s Workshop
7/22- 10:00 A.M.- Writer’s Workshop
7/27- 6:00 P.M.- A Novel Bunch
