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June 15, 2009
Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist

Volusia County Library Center announces summer programs for youths

The Volusia County Library Center - City Island is a cool place to be this summer. Free programs, available for toddlers through teens until July 31, include movies, puppet shows, crafts and Wii games.

• Free movies. Family movies will be shown at 2 p.m. Sundays and Tuesdays. Young adult movies will be shown at 2:30 p.m. Fridays, June 26 and July 31. Movie-goers can bring their own snacks and drinks.
• FLYP. Florida Library Youth Programs (FLYP) will be offered at 2 p.m. Mondays for children in grades 1-5, but are open to all ages if space permits. Programs include balloon creations, a variety show, reggae music, storyteller, drums and puppet shows.
• Wii games. Children ages 12 and under can play Wii games at 2 p.m. Wednesdays, while youths from 11 - 19 can play at 2:30 p.m. Fridays, June 19 and July 24.
• Fun Fridays. Children can learn magic tricks, watch puppet shows and talk to a Daytona Beach firefighter during this program, offered at 10:30 a.m. Fridays. A Kid Fitness program will be offered at 2 p.m. Friday, July 17.
• Storytime. Toddler and preschool storytime will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays for children 5 and under.
• Family Stories ‘n’ Craft. All ages are invited to this program at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
• Tween and Teen Program. This program, for youths between 11 and 19, begins at 3 p.m. Wednesdays. Activities include a scavenger hunt, book club and “name that tune.”

Groups must call in advance to register for programs.

The Volusia County Library Center is open seven days a week at 105 E. Magnolia Ave. For more information, please call (386) 257-6036.

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