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Free kid fun in Clearwater area

Posted Jun 25, 2010 by Janine Dorsey

Updated Jun 25, 2010 at 01:49 PM

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The Clearwater Public Library System is hosting a variety of summer reading program activities throughout the summer. Highlights for the next two weeks include:

• Lost World Reptiles Presents Snakes
Monday, June 28, 2 p.m.
A presentation that familiarizes children with the characteristics of snakes.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

• Magic Show with Cesar Domico
Tuesday, June 29, 2 p.m.
A comedy magic show with audience participation.
Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580

• Craft Time
Tuesdays, June 29 & July 6, 2 p.m.
Various themed crafts for the whole family.
East Library, 2251 Drew St.

• Mad Science: Fire and Ice
Wednesday, June 30, 2 p.m.
Experience the effects of very hot and very cold temperatures.
East Library, 2251 Drew St.

• Show Time with the Dascaloja Puppeteers
Thursday, July 1, 10:30 a.m.
Enjoy the talents of our teen puppeteer troupe as they perform songs, folktales, and puppet plays. For ages 6 and up.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

• Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids
Tuesday, July 6, 2 p.m.
The Tampa Bay Children’s Theater Group will perform a full stage production of Disney’s Sleeping Beauty Kids.
Countryside Library, 2741 State Road 580

• Lego Club
Tuesday, July 6, 3 p.m.
Come to the Lego Club and build.
North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

• Storyteller Katie Adams presents Stories from the Sea
Wednesday, July 7, 2 p.m.
Splash into aquatic fun and participate in folk tales from around the world.
East Library, 2251 Drew St.

• Razzmatazz Ventriloquist & Magic Show
Thursday, July 8, 3 p.m.
An interactive ventriloquist and magic show.
North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

• Outdoor Fun
Friday, July 9, 2:30 p.m.
Fun lawn games for the whole family.
North Greenwood Library, 905 N. MLK Jr. Ave.

• Lego Club
Saturday, July 10, 2 p.m.
Come to the Lego Club and build.
East Library, 2251 Drew St.

• Wii for Kids
Sunday, July 11, 2 p.m.
Play Wii with your friends. For students in grades K through 12.
Clearwater Main Library, 100 N. Osceola Ave.

For more information about summer reading programs, call (727) 562-4970 or visit www.myclearwater.com/cpl.