Beginning May 27th the Apache Junction Public Library will begin offering its summer programs for kids. Tuesday afternoons beginning on the 27th the library begins showing afternoon movies for free. If a child is under 5 they must be accompanied by a person 12 years of age or older. Water and snacks can be purchased.
Another summer program for kids is for anyone 18 years of age or younger. It is called "Read Your Way to The Ballpark";. Beginning May 27th and running through July 26th the program is sponsored by the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Arizona Republic. There are prizes such as trips to a ballgame for those who complete the program.
Then there is a "Reel Good Books" program for teenagers where they can earn a ticket to the movies. Teens between 12 and 18 or who are entering grades 6 through 12 can participate. Those who complete the program get chances for movie tickets to a Harkins theatre and other prizes.
For the younger set there are story-times beginning on Thursday mornings from May 29th through July 24th. Babytime for children from birth to 24 months. Mother Goose time for those 2-3 years of age. And preschool story time with a simple art project for those 3 and older. The library also plans a family story time for little ones ages 2-6 on Thursdays June 5, 12, 19, 26 in the evening. For the evening event kids are welcome to come dressed in PJs.
The library is located at 1177 N Idaho Road in Apache Junction Arizona. Call 480-474-8555 for more information, times, and criteria for these events.
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