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Downtown Mishawaka DOGGIE PADDLE TO YOUR LIBRARY! Alternating Thursday and Friday afternoons from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Thursdays: June 24; July 8 and 22 Fridays: June 18; July 2, 16, and 30 Downtown Mishawaka Library Enjoy a special experience by reading aloud to a canine companion. Children will be paried with a dog and its handler for one 15-minute session. For children in grades 2-5 Registration is not required but parental permission is needed. SURFING WITH BALLOONS Thursday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Go surfing with balloons as you learn how to twist balloons with balloon artist, Twister Mike. Pre-inflated balloons will be provided. Registration for children entering grades 4-6 is required and begins Thursday, June 3. FLOAT YOUR BOAT! Tuesday, June 22 at 10:30 a.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Enjoy a sailing story and then become part of the boat crew when you participate in water racing games. After creating your sailboat, float your boat and be a winner. Registration for children entering grades 1-3 is required and begins Tuesday, June 8. FISHY FUN! Thursday, July 8 at 10:30 a.m. Downtown Mishawaka Library Have some fishy fun at the library! The story Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister will be performed. Children are then invited to enjoy deep-sea bowling, lake fishing, and the octopus toss. After a "fishy" movie, children will create their very own Rainbow Fish. For children 3 1/2 years old to entering Kindergarten and their adult caregivers. Registration is required and begins Thursday, June 24. Adults must attend with the child.	Bittersweet Branch SPLASHES OF SUMMERTIME SAMPLER Mondays: June 14 and 28; July 12 and 26 10:30 a.m. Bittersweet Branch Library Join us for some Summer Reading family fun. Our twice-monthly programs will include a mix of stories, skits, reader's theater, and other activities both inside and outside. No registration required. MAKE A SPLASH! FAMILY WATER GAMES NIGHT Thursday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m. Bittersweet Branch Library We'll start with a story or two, then spread out to various stations to compete in water trough races, toss water balloons, go "fishing", and other fun water activities! Water shoes or sandals are suggested! Towels are optional. No registration required.	Harris Branch DIVE INTO DIGGING - KIDS GARDEN CLUB Thursdays: June 10, 17, 24, and July 8, 15, 22, 29 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Harris Branch Library A variety of hands on activities are planned to beautify the library grounds while learning techniques for your own home gardens. Parents are welcome to attend. Registration for children entering grades 1-6 is required and begins Wednesday, May 26. STORIES FROM THE FIRESTATION Mondays: June 14, 21, and 28 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Harris Branch Library Firefighters from the Clay Fire Department will be conducting a three-week story program. After each session, the firefighters will have a special event for those registered. For children 3 1/2 to 5 years old (who have not yet entered kindergarten) and their adult caregivers. Registration is required once for this series and begins Wednesday, May 26. SPLASH INTO A FUN PROJECT Mondays: June 7 and July 12 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library Be creative this summer! Visit the Harris Branch Library and participate in our Walk-in-Craft days. There will be a variety of projects available, and you are invited to complete one or all of them. Open to children of all ages and no registration is required. WOW - WONDERS OF WATER Tuesday, July 20 at 2:00 p.m. Harris Branch Library Several fun water related activities will take place both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting). Registration for children entering grades 1-3 is required and begins Thursday, July 8.