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For Grades Kindergarten and Up Magic Tree House Book Club Ages: Kindergarten and up First Saturday of the Month, 10 to 10:45 a.m. June 10: Night of the Ninth Dragon (please note date change) July 1: Season of the Sandstorm Aug. 5: Summer of the Sea Serpent Travel with Jack and Annie in their magic tree house when you read a book from the series by Mary Pope Osborne. Join us for a discussion and activities. Chess with a Champion Ages: Grades 1 through 6 Third Tuesday of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Peter Vuljanic, a champion chess player, will offer free instruction and tips to children of all skill levels. Register at the Youth Services Desk. FIRST LEGO League Jr. Ages: 6 to 10 First and Third Wednesdays of the Month 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. We’re looking for members to join our Creature Craze Team! Tween Programs Tweens are 9 through 13 years old. Check out our programs designed especially with you in mind! Girls’ Book Club Girls in Grades 3 through 6 Second Wednesday of the Month, 4 to 4:45 p.m. Enjoy reading together and sharing in this special tween girls’ only book club. June 14: All Four Stars by Tara Dairman July 12: Belly Up by Stuart Gibbs Aug. 9: Everyday Angel New Beginnings by Victoria Schwab Tween Crafternoons First Tuesday of the Month, 3 to 5 p.m. Join us for a special craft in the Teen Room especially for tweens. Art Programs Soft Chalk Pastel Drawing Chinese Summer Camp Ages: Grades 1 through 8 Monday, June 19 and Tuesday, June 20 10:30 a.m. to Noon Instructor: Barbara Chen, M.Ed. The pinyin pronunciation, characters, phrases, basic expressions, and cultures will be introduced in the program. The two-day camp will combine Mandarin Chinese lessons and an extensive range of culture activities to make sure our students get the most out of their experience at Chinese language. This class is designed with the idea that children learn best from the content which is relevant to their everyday lives. Beginners are welcome. Any other questions please email [email protected]. Register at the Circulation desk. 18 Peters Township Ages: 6 ½ to 13 Four Tuesdays, June 6 through 27 4 to 5:30 p.m. Limit: 15 children Cost: $20 plus supplies Instructor: Diana Koch Students will learn basic drawing techniques using chalk pastels. Register at the Circulation Desk; please see supply list when registering. Watercolor Painting Ages: 6 ½ to 13 Four Tuesdays, July 11 through Aug. 1 4 to 5:30 p.m. Limit: 15 children Cost: $20 plus supplies Instructor: Diana Koch Students will learn basic drawing techniques using watercolor paints. Register at the Circulation Desk; please see supply list when registering.