June events at Plumb Library

Jun 8, 2015

Plumb Library, 17 Constitution Way, has the following programs available for the month of June.

Superhero animals
Just as many famous superheroes have animal powers, Plumb Library wants to show kids how every animal has the power to be a superhero.

On Monday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. "Wild Heroes" will give children the opportunity to meet Tootsie the turtle and other animal friends to learn about the special abilities that make them a hero in their own way.

The goal is to give kids a new understanding that they can be a hero in their own way, too.

To register, call the library at 508-763-8600, or register on the Plumb Library Events Calendar at www.plumblibrary.com. This program is funded by the Friends of Plumb Library.

Learn survival skills
Matt Gabriel, owner of Animal World Experience, will teach basic survival skills for ages 10 and up on Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m. at the Plumb. Just finished the Junior High Survival Trip? Looking forward to next year's Survival Trip?

Register now to learn more about camping, survival and important techniques for being in the wild. The program will teach kids about debris huts, edible and medicinal plants, and more.

This is a MOBYfun program for students in grades five to eight.

Registration is required. Space is limited. Call the Plumb Library at 508-763-8600 or visit the events calendar on www.plumblibrary.com to register.

My Own BackYard (MOBY) is federally funded through a grant from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Bubbleology
Bubbleology explores the secret world of bubbles with state of the art soap bubble sculptures — some bigger than bathtubs, others fog-filled spinning geometric shapes.

Bubbleology celebrates science, art and their abilities to challenge what we believe is true or even possible. Discover how bubbles work (science), what bubbles can do (art) and how to continue the experiments on at home (fun).

Keith Johnson has wrangled bubbles for National Geographic TV, the Discovery Channel and for audiences across America.

This program will be held at the First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall, 11 Constitution Way, on Thursday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Registration on the event calendar at www.plumblibrary.com or call 508-763-8600.

This program is best for children 5 and up. Smaller children must be closely supervised. This program is funded by the Rochester Cultural Council.

Superhero training camp
This summer Plumb Library is celebrating heroes with the Superhero Training Camp. Kids can test their “super” powers and train their brain with fun games, activities and shows.

There will be programs for all ages: “Every Hero Has a Story for pre-readers to age 9”; “Unmask” for teens and ‘tweens ages 10 and up; and “Escape the Ordinary” for adults. Training begins Saturday, June 20 and ends on Saturday August 22.

Online registration begins June 1, but the logging will not begin until June 20. To register, visit www.readsinma.org/rochester. For more information, call the library at 508-763-8600.