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Kids, Teens, & Families 
Scott County Library Newsletter
June 2018
 

Do the upcoming summer months fill you with excitement? dread? or a little bit of both? No worries, the library has your back with tons of free and enriching events and activities to keep your kids & teens engaged all summer long!
Upcoming Happenings
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Library Kickoff Events
Celebrate the beginning of summer with our great kickoff events! These events are open to most ages and don't require registration.

Magician Michael Madden
New Prague:
Saturday, 6/9 at 11:00am

Magical Mia
Savage: 
Monday, 6/11 at 10:30 & 11:30

The Raptor Center
Prior Lake:
Monday, 6/11 at 2:00pm

RAD Zoo
Shakopee:
Tuesday, 6/12 at 6:30pm 
Belle Plaine: 
Thursday, 6/14 at 4:00pm

Bruce the Bug Guy
Elko New Market:
Wednesday, 6/13 at 2:00pm

Mixed Nuts Comedy Duo
Jordan:
Thursday, 6/14 at 10:30am


Summer Spotlight at the Library
June 9-August 11
Does your school end early this year? Summer Spotlight paper forms in the library and the online program are available now. And the Shakopee & New Prague libraries will be holding some events the first week of June.
 
SUMMER SPOTLIGHT, the library's summer reading program, offers a summer's worth of fun and enriching events and reading incentives for kids 0-18 years of age. Kids who engage in learning activities during the summer start their next school year ready to learn. For more information, including our Great Summer Read Down program to reduce late fees on library cards, visit  www.scottlib.org/SRP
 
Registration Now Open for June Workshops, 
Mini-Camps, & More ~ Registration for July & August workshops begins June 12!
See the summer events schedule at the links below. If an event requires or recommends registration, you'll see "Registration Required" in the event title. To register, click on the event title and fill in the fields in the "Register for Event" box.

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Readmobile Visits Continue!
The Readmobile delivers learning, literacy, and fun around Scott County. Check the Readmobile page for more information and the schedule of visits.
The Readmobile vehicle and start-up collection were funded by the Diane J. Sachs Trust and a grant from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community.

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Registration for June Tween/Teen Events is now open 
Escape rooms, cooking classes, arts workshops, gaming events, pie clubs, ACT test prep, and more! 
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.

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TAB members at escape room test play
The Teen Advisory Board successfully escapes the Upside Down test play!
Signup  is now open for June Escape from Pompeii (ages 9-11) and Escape the Upside Down (ages 12-18)
If you have any questions, contact any Scott County Library. We look forward to seeing you at the library!
  
Connect With Us
Library Information
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

 

Library Board

 

The board is appointed by the Scott County Board of Commissioners and meets monthly. The public is always welcome to attend.