If June is here, can the Ice Cream Social at the Adel Public Library be far behind?  Circle June 5 on your calendar and plan to join us that evening from 6-8 p.m. in the library community room for ice cream, pie (or bars & brownies), and beverage.  Also, you can enjoy music provided by the Softones.

This yearly event is a fundraiser sponsored by Friends of the Library.  Proceeds will go toward the purchase of a book bin for the children's area.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  Let's make this our best Ice Cream Social ever!

The Library Staff is going buggy as they prepare for the Summer Reading Program, "Catch the Reading Bug."  There are plenty of activities for children of all ages - pre-school through high school.  And there are family activities as well.

Registration for "Catch the Reading Bug" begins on Tuesday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Children will receive a free book bag, instructions for the program and a special treat.  Children keep track of the hours they read during the program and will earn prizes.  

Teens who would like to help shelve books or help with the various programs and craft sessions will meet on Thurs. June 5 at 11 a.m. in the community room.  Laura Guth, Youth Director, will be in charge of the teen volunteer program.  You must have completed 6th grade to volunteer.

Pre-School Story Hour will be held every Monday in June from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 3-5.  Toddler Time will be held every Tuesday in June from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. for ages 3 and under.  This is approximately a 20-30 minute session.

Hour-long craft sessions for school age children will be held on Wednesdays beginning June 11 at 11 a.m. or 2 p.m.  Pick a time that is convenient for you and your child.

A Junie B. Jones Book Club for grades K-5 will be held each Tuesday at 2 p.m. beginning June 10.  Kids will read "Junie B. Jones, First Grader Boss of Lunch" during the sessions and play games.  There will be copies of books for everyone who would like to come.

Other special events for children include the following:
Tuesday, June 17, 10 a.m. Showing of "The Bee Movie" for all school age children.
Thursdays, June 12 and 26 - 6:30 p.m.  Family Story Hour.  Fun for the whole family! 
There will be buggy stories, an activity or game and a craft.  No registration required.
Thursday, June 19 - noon.  Catch the Reading Bug Picnic.  For all children.  Bring a sack lunch and have fun with Paula.

Adults, we haven't forgotten about you!  Scrapbookers will meet at the library on Friday, June 13 at 5:30 p.m. to have supper together at a local restaurant and then begin their marathon scrapbooking session.  You may spend as much time scrapbooking as you wish and new members are always welcome.

A Wii Tennis Tournament for adults will be held on Thursday July 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the community room.  Try your hand at this new game that is all the rage!  Please sign up for this event.  Prizes will be given.

The Brown Bag Book Club will meet on Monday, June 30 at noon.  New members are always welcome.  Check at the front desk for this month's literary selection.  The Evening Book Club will not meet during June and July.

Before hot weather sets in, the library staff invites you to use the patio on the east side of the building to read, meet friends or just enjoy the outdoors.  Enter back in by pressing the button and a staff member will unlock the door for you.

Don't miss all the fun and activity at the Adel Public Library this summer.  And there are many more events coming in July so watch for next month's newsletter.  Happy Summer!

Teens will have special activities on Mondays at 2 p.m. beginning June 9.  Youth having completed 6th grade are eligible.