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BYU Earth Science Museum

See dinosaur skeletons and touch real fossils from the Jurassic Period, approximately 210-140 million years ago, at the BYU Earth Science Museum, 1683 Canyon Road, Provo. The collection includes two fully mounted Allosaurus and Camptosarus skeletons are on exhibit along with complete skull casts of a Tyrannosaurus Rex. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission.

Monte L Bean Life Science Museum

Beautiful mounted African animals, Birds, Fish, Mammals, Arthropods, Insects, Reptiles, Shells, and an herbarium for view at the Monte L Bean Life Science Museum, 645 E. 1430 North, Provo. Live animal shows are held daily, usually at 7:30 p.m. Phone for more information at 422-5051. Hours are 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Free admission.

Museum of Peoples and Cultures

Current exhibits include Touching the Past: Traditions of the Casas Grandes, and Kachinas of the Southwest free to the public at Museum of Peoples and Cultures, 700 N. 100 East, Provo. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Free admission.

Mornings at the museum Parents and children ages 3-12 are invited to a free hour of cultural exploration held Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. or Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Register with the museum to reserve your space by calling 422-0020.

Museum of Art

Enjoy works from the museum's permanent collection of American Art in "American Dreams," paintings done in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries by American artists at the Museum of Art, North Campus Drive, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday-Friday; Noon to 5 p.m., Saturdays. Free admission. Two temporary exhibits include "Masterworks of Victorian Art," on display through Aug. 14, and "Dismantling Geneva Steel: Photographs by Chris Dunker" on display through November 1. Contact offices at 422-8287 for more information.

Museum Treasure Hunt

Spend part of your summer exploring all four of these interesting and exciting BYU museums. Pick up a Treasure Hunt "map" at any of the museums and locate the treasures indicated within. Each person who completes the treasure hunt can turn in his map for a small prize and be entered into the end of summer drawing.

OREM PUBLIC LIBRARY

Laptime: Tuesday, Wednesday,  and Thursday at 10:00am in Hogwarts? Corner. A 20 minute program for babies, toddlers & their caregivers with songs, fingerplays & short stories to introduce our youngest patrons to the world of words.

Storytime: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 10:30am in the Storytelling Wing. A 30 minute program for preschoolers & young school age children with stories, puppets & activities to engage youngsters & highlight the joys of books & storytelling.

Bilingual Storytime:  Once a month, come experience a special bilingual session of story time! Talented storytellers introduce the audience to words & phrases in Spanish through terrific books & music.
Chess for Kids & Open Chess

Want to stretch your mind and improve your mad game skills? Come to the Main Library on any Thursday for your chance! Volunteers are available for help with Kid?s Chess from 4-6pm, or come to Open Chess from 6:30 - 9pm. Bring your own board if possible, and meet on the main floor in the Storytelling area.
   
June 2008
 Monday, June 16th: Lily Havey: A Child of the Camps. Acclaimed artist Lily Havey will speak about her current exhibit at the Orem Library, "A Child of the Camps," and her experiences as a Japanese-American child living in the Amache Internment Camp. Exhibit runs until June 27. Storytelling Wing, 7pm.

 Tuesday, June 17th:                             

Afternoon Adventures. Join Storyteller Melody Sutherland as she sets out on a new adventure. Ages 5 and younger. Media Auditorium, 2pm.

Renaissance Kids. Did you know you can paint an entire picture using only tiny colored dots? It's called pointillism and painter Georges-Pierre Seurat was famous for it. Guest artist Cate Sweeney will demonstrate this technique. Wear an old shirt and try it out yourself. Storytelling Wing, 2pm.

Teen Summer Reading. Author visits are always a favorite in the Teen Summer Reading program, and this year we are thrilled to welcome Jessica Day George. George will discuss her novels with teens in the Reading Room, followed by a presentation in the City Council Chambers at 2:30. Teen Area, 2pm.

Japanese Film Festival: Ringu (1998) - A journalist begins investigating allegations that people are dying seven days after watching a videotape containing cryptic images. The film that inspired the U.S. box-office smash, The Ring. Media Auditorium, 6:30pm.

Wednesday, June 18th:                             
Shakespeare for Kids. Back by popular demand are actors Becky and Joel Wallin as they present Twelfth Night ? starring YOU! Learn a new Shakespeare play each week in this interactive theater. Ages six and up. Storytelling Wing, 4pm.

KBYU DTV Transition: Are you ready? KBYU-TV presenters will discuss the best way to make the transition from *og to digital television. Information about coupons for a converter box will be provided and a question-and-answer session will follow. Media Auditorium, 7pm.

Thursday, June 19th:                            
KBYU DTV Transition en Espa?ol: Are you ready? KBYU-TV presenters will discuss the best way to make the transition from *og to digital television. Information about coupons for a converter box will be provided and a question-and-answer session will follow. Media Auditorium, 7pm.

 Saturday, June 21st:
Barnes & Noble Bookfair. Buy a book for you and the Library wins, too! Print a voucher here http://lib.orem.org/images/oremlibrarybookfair.pdf, or pick one up at the Library ahead of time and bring it into Barnes & Noble to send a percentage of your purchase to the Library. There will also be puppets, book signings and music. Don't miss this one day only special event. Orem Barnes & Noble, 9am - 10pm.

Monday, June 23rd:
Story Camp Performance. Orem's newest and youngest up-and-coming youth storytellers will share their best yarns and stories in this special performance. Enjoy tales that will leave you laughing, crying and wishing for more. Supported in part by the Orem CARE Grant. Storytelling Wing, 7pm.

Tuesday, June 24th:                             

Afternoon Adventures. Join Storyteller Brenda Holtom as she sets out on a new adventure. Ages 5 and younger. Media Auditorium, 2pm.

Renaissance Kids. Explore the amazing universe with Associate Librarian Kim Bryant. Learn all about galaxies, nebulas, planets, star clusters, comets and asteroids. Storytelling Wing, 2pm.

Teen Summer Reading. Have you ever wondered why the alabaster statue in the Reference area looks so sad? Do you know where to find Hamlet or Thumbelina in the Children's Library stained glass windows? Get to know the Library's impressive art collection in a scavenger hunt led by Virginia Whiting. Teen Area, 2pm.

Japanese Film Festival: Castle in the Sky (1986) - The animated classic about an orphan caught up in an adventure soaring into the night sky and a new life. Pazu and Sheeta must fly above the clouds in order to find the legendary floating city of Laputa and its treasures. Media Auditorium, 6:30pm.

Wednesday, June 25th:                            

Shakespeare for Kids. Back by popular demand are actors Becky and Joel Wallin as they present Macbeth ? starring YOU! Learn a new Shakespeare play each week in this interactive theater. Ages six and up. Storytelling Wing, 4pm.

 Thursday, June 26th:                            

Friday, June 27:
Drawing from the Imagination: Julie Olson. Learn about drawing from the acclaimed illustrator Julie Olson. This BYU graduate has illustrated several books, including the lively picture book Hip, Hop Hooray for Annie McCrae written by Brad Wilcox and the exciting novel There's Always a Way, Annie McCrae, soon to be published. Storytelling Wing, 7pm.

This is a great website for lots of fun stuff to do!

http://www.todaysmama.com/calendar.php

Orem Library July 1-11

Tuesday, July 1st:                             
Laptime with Alison Smith @ 10am
Storytime with Ariane Newell @ 10:30am

Afternoon Adventures - Join Storyteller ToriAnn Perkey as she sets out on a new adventure. Ages 5 and younger. Media Auditorium, 2pm.

Renaissance Kids - It's a CARTOON Film Festival. Bring your pillows to the Storytelling Wing for a sampling of the very best in classic animation. Storytelling Wing, 2pm.

Teen Summer Reading: Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - It's midsummer, and it's time to get outside and enjoy the sunshine with games and treats to celebrate an old fashioned Independence Day. Teen Area, 2pm.

Film Screening: 42nd Street (1933) - A producer puts on what may be his last Broadway show, but at the last moment a chorus girl has to replace the star. This Busby Berkeley classic has aged to perfection and the final sequence will leave you tapping your toes. Media Auditorium, 6:30pm.

Wednesday, July 2nd:                             
Laptime with Gina Clark @ 10am
Bilingual Storytime with Ruth Clothier @ 10:30am

 Shakespeare for Kids - Back by popular demand are actors Becky and Joel Wallin as they present Henry V ? starring YOU! Learn a new Shakespeare play each week in this interactive theater. Ages six and up. Storytelling Wing, 4pm.

Thursday, July 3rd:                             
Laptime with Jeralyn Franson @ 10am
Storytime with Belinda Ballantyne @ 10:30am

Timp Tellers Work Session - Share stories and receive valuable feedback from beginner and experienced tellers alike at the monthly Timp Tellers work session. Anyone interested in improving their storytelling skills is invited. Media Auditorium, 7pm.

Friday, July 4th:                             
Library Closed

Tuesday, July 8th:                             
Laptime with ToriAnn Perkey @ 10am
Storytime with Julie Olsen @ 10:30am

Afternoon Adventures - Join storyteller Gina Clark as she sets out on a new adventure. Ages 5 and younger. Media Auditorium, 2pm.

Renaissance Kids - Do you go buggy for bugs? Julie Heckert is visiting the Library with many of her insect friends ? but don?t worry, they won't be roaming free. Learn about all sorts of bugs and look at specimens up close. Storytelling Wing, 2pm.

Teen Summer Reading: Making Movie Magic Part I - The Library's own resident film experts will be on hand to teach the basics of filmmaking. Learn how to make a story come alive on the screen in this exciting two-part program. Teen Area, 2pm.

Film Screening: Hairspray (2007) - Tracy Turnblad has one passion: to dance. After winning a spot on the local TV dance program, she is transformed overnight into a teen celebrity. Can Tracy win the heart of Link Larkin while standing up for what she believes in? Media Auditorium, 6:30pm.

Wednesday, July 9th:                             
Laptime with Mary Drinkwater @ 10am
Bilingual Storytime with Kathe Homer @ 10:30am

 Notable Author Discussion: Cormac McCarthy - Love books and want to share your reading experience with others? Join Associate Librarian Eliot Wilcox and other readers to talk about the Pulitzer Prize winning author Cormac McCarthy. Reading Room, 11am & 7pm.

 Shakespeare for Kids. Back by popular demand are actors Becky and Joel Wallin as they present The Comedy of Errors ? starring YOU! Learn a new Shakespeare play each week in this interactive theater. Ages six and up. Storytelling Wing, 4pm.

Thursday, July 10th:                             
Laptime with Melody Sutherland @ 10am
Storytime with Paula Thomas @ 10:30am

Friday, July 11th: Drawing from the Imagination: Guy Francis - Artist Guy Francis creates amusing illustrations for numerous children?s books including his newest, Dance by the Light of the Moon written by Joanne Ryder. Francis also created the wonderful illustrations for the Beehive Award nominee Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom! Storytelling Wing, 7pm.