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Kids, Teens, & Families
Scott County Library Newsletter
May 2017
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Welcome to the Scott County Library's newsletter especially for kids, teens, & families! Look for the newest edition at the end of each month to stay up to date on all the library happenings.
Please note:
Libraries are closed on Sunday, 5/28 and Monday, 5/29 for the Memorial Day holiday.
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Library Summer Reading Program
June 10-August 12
Does your school end early this year? Pick up Summer Spotlight paper forms in the library or start the online program beginning 5/25. And the Shakopee & New Prague libraries will be holding some events the first week of June.
Kids who engage in learning activities during the summer start their next school year ready to learn. Help prevent "summer slide" with
Summer Spotlight, the Scott County Library's newly renovated summer program! For more information on what's new, including our new ReadDown program to reduce fines on kids' cards, visit
www.scottlib.org/SRP
Registration for Summer Workshops,
Mini-Camps, & More Begins Tuesday, 5/16!
See the summer events schedule at the links below. If an event requires or recommends registration, you'll see "Registration Req." in the event title. To register, click on the event title and fill in the fields in the "Register for Event" box.
Summer hasn't started yet, however! Here are kids & family May events:
Summer Hours Begin at Some Branches 
The Shakopee, New Prague, Belle Plaine, and Jordan branches of the Scott County Library will begin their summer hours later in May.
Belle Plaine, Elko New Market and Jordan will be closed on Saturdays throughout the summer. The last Saturday they will be open will be May 20. Shakopee and New Prague will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer. The last Sunday they will be open will be May 21. Hours are unchanged at the Savage and Prior Lake branches.
Need a library on a Sunday this summer? Savage will be open on non-holiday Sundays from 1-5pm.
Need a library on a Saturday this summer? Savage, Prior Lake, Shakopee, and New Prague will continue to be open throughout the summer on non-holiday Saturdays from 10am-4pm.
Get full information on hours and locations
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Yes, you can make your own corsage and boutonniere!
Just in time for prom, indulge your creative side
and save $$$ by making your own corsage and boutonniere FOR FREE on Friday 5/5 at the Belle Plaine library!
Teen Lit Con on Saturday, May 6, 10am-5pm!
Don't miss meeting great authors like Jay Asher (13 Reasons Why), Jeff Zentner (The Serpent King), Box Brown (Tetris), and more at this free event held at Henry Sibley High School.
Teen Lit Con is a day is to celebrate teen literature, promote reading and writing, and to create a community of readers by connecting teens and authors.
Registration for Teen Events
Begins Tuesday, 5/16!
See the events schedule at the links below. If an event requires or recommends registration, you'll see "Registration Req." in the event title. To register, click on the event title and fill in the fields in the "Register for Event" box.
More great upcoming offerings:
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If you have any questions, contact any Scott County Library. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
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Belle Plaine
952-873-6767, email
Elko New Market
952-496-8030, email
Jordan
952-496-8050, email
New Prague
952-758-2391, email
Prior Lake
952-447-3375, email
Savage
952-707-1770, email
Shakopee
952-233-9590, email
Law Library
952-496-8713, email
Library Administration
952-496-8010
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Library Board The board is appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners and meets monthly. The public is always welcome to attend.
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