Activities abound at Hamline-Midway

The Hamline Midway Library has many activities planned for July and August to keep neighbors reading, learning, and gathering together through the hot months of summer.

Summer Reading Program continues in July, with the pirate-themed comedy act Treasure Beyond Measure taking the stage on Thur., July 10, 10:30am. Magician Matt Dunn performs Thur., July 17, 10:30am, and on Thur., July 24, 10:30am, Bruce the Bug Guy combines storytelling, nature education, and hands-on activities, along with showing kids interesting live arthropods. Kids can also sign up to earn free books by logging how many hours they read and trying fun activities and projects during the summer.

The library will host family-friendly movie matinees on Thursdays July 10, 17 and Aug 7, all at 2pm.

Fridays at 10:30am, Hamline Midway librarians offer Toddler Storytime, with finger play fun, books, and songs. Upcoming storytimes are July 11, 18, 25, and Aug. 1, 8, and 15.

The Kids Book Club (for ages 8-12) meets at 1:30pm on Sat., July 26, with the Teen Book Club (for ages 12-18) meeting that day at 2:30pm. Both clubs offer treats, fun, and a great way for book lovers to discuss what they’re been reading with other avid readers.

The Saints and Sinners Mystery Book Club for adults meets Sat., Aug. 2 from 1-3pm. The title for August is “Dark of the Moon” by John Sanford. Contact Geraldine Balter at gerrib13@q.com or 651-224-5570 for more information about the club.

Summer programs for young people continue in August with Summer Power activities, sponsored by the Hamline Midway Library Association. On Thur., Aug. 7 from 10:30-11:30am, art teacher Sonja Olson will show kids how to make a simple collage book they can take home. Participants are limited to 15 people; please register online at www.sppl.org or stop in at the library to sign up.

Thur., Aug. 14, money writer Kara McGuire will present a kid-friendly workshop about money, talking with kids about what exactly money is and why grown-ups have to work for it.