HOT SPRINGS VILLAGE -- A full lineup of summer programs for all ages will be offered this year in the Coronado Center Library, 150 Ponderosa Way.
• Paws to Read will take place from 1-2 p.m. on June 6, 13, 20 and 27, July 11, 18 and 25, and Aug. 1, 8 and 15.
This program's aim is to provide a safe place to exercise reading skills for reluctant readers, those with learning disabilities, or any with anxiety disorders. Therapy dogs will be available to be read to by appointment only; call 501-922-3555 to make an appointment.
• Art classes for children age 12 and older will be held from 1:30-3:30 p.m. on June 9 and 23, and July 14 and 28. Instruction will be by Tammy McCullough.
These classes are free, but registration is required, as class size is limited to 18. Visit http://www.hsvpoa.org to sign up.
• Preschool Story Time will be offered beginning at 10:30 a.m. on June 14, 21 and 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26, and Aug. 2.
Each hourlong session will include a story, craft and snack. This year's theme will be "Tales from Around the World."
• "The Importance of Bees" will be from 1:30-2:30 p.m. June 15.
Apiarist Robert Schappek will cover the topic of why bees are needed, and attendees will be able to sample honey from two different types of plants -- clover and orange blossom.
• "Meet the Breeds" will begin at 10 a.m. June 18.
Presented by the Hot Springs Kennel Club, participants will be able to see and learn about different dog breeds, then find out which might best fit their household.
• Bingo Books for Adults will run from June 11-30.
During these dates, adults can complete a Bingo Book Card, provided by the library, using diagonal, horizontal, vertical or the four corners. The circulation desk will mark cards every time a book is returned.
At each library visit, participants can also write a book review and drop it into the bright blue Bingo Book Box, to be entered in a weekly drawing for a $15 gift certificate to an area restaurant. Drawings will be held each Saturday of the program's runtime.
Once a Bingo Book Card is completed, each library patron will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a Kindle Fire on Aug. 13, to be held during the regular board meeting of Friends of the Coronado Center Library. The winner will be called.
Local on 05/26/2016