June 16, 2021

Press release from Shreve Memorial Library:

June 16, 2021

Beginning Thursday, July 1, Little You Yoga will lead a series of virtual yoga classes for children and toddlers. Join the library online to learn animal poses such as elephant, crocodile, pigeon, hippo and downward facing dog in this fun, interactive yoga workshop. Little You Yoga introduces children to a lifelong yoga practice that can strengthen the body and mind through movement, play and conversation. Virtual yoga workshops will take place via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on Thursdays, July 1 and July 22, with a special Baby You Yoga on Thursday, July 29.

Award-winning children’s musician, Will Parker, returns with whimsical and interactive virtual concerts on Tuesdays, July 6 and July 20. With over 10 years of experience writing and performing songs for kids, Parker plays the guitar and harmonica while singing original songs from his albums Animal Maniac and Imagine Land. His high-energy shows feature sing-a-longs, dancing, improvisation, and lots of audience participation. The concert is perfect for children of all ages. Both concerts will begin at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Adults are also invited to join the Summer Reading Fun with a virtual fieldtrip to the Museum of Bad Art’s newest exhibit, Dopplehangers. Intentionally or not, the artwork featured in this collection resembles famous faces. The collection includes efforts to capture the likeness of favorite entertainers, politicians, or historic figures, and some have accidentally ended up portraying recognizable faces. The Museum of Bad Art (MOBA) collects, exhibits, and celebrates art that will not be seen in other venues. Michael Frank, MOBA’s Curator in Chief, will present the program and respond to comments and questions on Zoom chat. Adults can join via Zoom on Tuesday, July 6 at 6:00 p.m. to view this amazing exhibit.

On Thursday, July 8, library patrons will be amazed, dazzled and bewildered by an exciting storytelling show featuring award-winning magician, director and storyteller, Yasu Ishida, and his origami magic. In this “Japanese Magical Journey,” Ishida will incorporate Japanese folktales with origami and magic tricks bringing stories together in visual ways that are filled with lots of fun. After the stories, participants will learn to make simple origami animals with paper that can be folded at home with paper. The program will begin at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom.

Shreve Memorial Library patrons are encouraged to sign up for one or all of the virtual programs. Registration links for all programs can be found at https://www.shreve-lib.org/647/Summer-Reading-Program-2021.

The “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program is open to all ages, and patrons can participate by logging books online, enjoying virtual programs, and attending live outdoor events. Children, age birth to 10, are encouraged to read five books over the summer, teens age 11 to 17 are asked to read at least three books, and adults are tasked with reading two books. As patrons log books online, they will receive digital badges for each book read. Children who complete the 2021 Summer Reading Program adventure requirement of five books will receive a free book, while teens and adults who complete their reading challenge will receive book bucks. In addition, Shreve Memorial Library will hold weekly prize drawings for participants. Prizes include book bundles, posters, tabletop coloring sheets, banners, and more.

Registration for the Summer Reading Program can be completed online through the library’s Beanstack site at https://shreve-lib.beanstack.org/reader365. The deadline for comp

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