August: Egypt

Theme: Egypt

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Book themes for storytimes and displays: pyramids, mummies, the Nile, myths, Ramadan, kids’ travel books

Lapsit theme(s): crocodiles, cats

Book club: The Riddle of the Rosetta Stone by James Cross Giblin ($7.99 per copy on Amazon.com)

Art Saturday: Learn about hieroglyphics and make drawings in the style of ancient Egyptian wall paintings. Materials: pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils. 

Summer Reading Saturday: End-of-summer party. Librarians distribute final prizes and draw winners in the raffle. Refreshments served.