Summer Reading 2011

Ages 12–17 years only, unless otherwise noted

READ AND WIN

1. Read for 3 hours.
2. Choose a free book
3. Fill out a coupon for weekly book drawing

More chances to win
• Play Travel Ticket Bingo
• Enter the weekly book drawing AND the Grand Prize drawing for each completed Bingo row
• Complete Read Around the World for another chance to enter Grand Prize drawing

Prizes
• Weekly free book giveaways
• Grand Prize drawing at end of summer: Flip Video™ camera

The Art of Henna

Discover the ancient art of henna—the origin and cultural importance of this body art from local artist Ruth Longstroth. Create your own designs.
Space is limited to 20. Register online.

Times: 2-4:00 p.m.
  Downtown Bend | July 13
  La Pine | July 11
  Redmond | July 15
  Sisters | July 14
  Sunriver Area | July 12

Crazy Craftacular

Duct Tape Explosion
Whether it’s your first duct tape wallet or you’re an old pro, use all colors of duct tape and create a sensation.

  East Bend | July 22, 2–4:00 p.m.

Tie Dye
Wrap up the summer reading program with some tie dye. Supplies include dye and plain bandanas. Bring your own t-shirt or other piece of clothing for dying.

  Downtown Bend | August 9, 2–4:00 p.m.

Craft Here
A variety of creative projects.

  Redmond | June 30, August 4, 2–4:00 p.m.

Game Day

Challenge friends to a game of Mario Kart, jam out on Rock Band, or gather around a board game.

Times: 2–4:00 p.m.
  Downtown Bend | June 28
  East Bend | July 8, August 12
  La Pine | June 22, July 27, August 24
  Redmond | June 23, July 21, August 18
  Sisters | June 14, July 12, August 9
  Sunriver Area | July 5, August 2

Down Under With the Didgeridoo
(12–adult)

The didgeridoo is a wind instrument created by the Aborigines of Australia 1500 years ago. Learn its history and hear it played by Brennan Morrow. And play it yourself!

  East Bend | June 25, 2:00 p.m.
  Redmond | June 18, 2:00 p.m.

50 Years of Peace Corps
(12–adult)

Travel with a purpose. Learn about an exciting after college opportunity. Talk with volunteers who lived and worked in Africa, Asia, the South Pacific, and other locales. A Peace Corps representative answers questions about volunteering opportunities.

  Downtown Bend | June 20, 1:00 p.m.
  Sunriver Area | June 18, 1:00 p.m.

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Dance Around the World
(all ages)

Jingle Dancing
Molly Kubista of the Cree and Samish peoples, presents and teaches the beautiful, tinkling sounds of the jingle dress dance, which originated among the Ojibwe.

  Downtown Bend | June 28, 10:30 a.m.
  Redmond | June 28, 3:30 p.m.
  Sunriver Area | June 28, 1:00 p.m.

Belly Dancing
Haven’t you always wanted to know how to belly dance? Rasha entertains and teaches some essential moves from this exotic dance of the Middle East.

  East Bend | July 12, 10:30 a.m.
  La Pine | July 12, 1:00 p.m.
  Sisters | July 13, 10:30 a.m.

Hip Hop: An All-American Dance
Hip hop is an American dance full of self expression that began in New York City in the 1970’s. See a demonstration and learn some of the moves.

  East Bend | August 2, 3:30 p.m.
  Redmond | August 2, 1:00 p.m.
  Sunriver Area | August 3, 1:00 p.m.

Writing & Storytelling: A Workshop with Margaret Read MacDonald

Are you interested in writing children’s books or becoming a storyteller? Chat with Margaret Read MacDonald—world famous storyteller, and author of over 50 books.

  Downtown Bend | July 30, 3:00 p.m.

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