Summer Reading 
Registration starts May 28
Loma Colorado Main and Esther Bone Memorial Library 

Infant- Kindergarten
Free string book bag for registrants- while supplies last!
Read books together, then record them in your online reading log.
Complete six books and win a free book from one of our prize selections. Complete six more and win a second book.
Deadline for entries is July 12.



Grades 1-6
Free string book bag for registrants- while supplies last!
Read books, then record them in your online reading log.
Complete six books and win a free one from our prize selections. Complete six more and win a second book!
Deadline for entries is July 12.

Summer Programs

SketchKids
Monday June 3 (register May 28), June 17 (register June 10), and July 1 (register June 24) 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
A one hour hands on introduction to drawing for kids entering grades 1-3. Registration required, see dates above.

Funny Dummy Show with Ken Karter
Monday June 3, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Ventriloquist and comedian, grades 1-6.

Tall Paul
Wednesday June 5, 2:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
Magic, comedy, juggling! Grades 1-6.

SummerStories
Thursdays, 10:30-11:00 a.m. June 6-July 11
Loma Colorado Main Library
Preschool storytime filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays.

Exotics of the Rainforest
Thursday June 6, 2:00 p.m. Grades 4-7
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Come see Carolyn Newell and her live animals. This programs is for grades 4-7.

SculptKids
Monday June 10 (register June 3), June 24 (register June 17), and July 8 (register July 1) 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
A one hour hands on introduction to sculpting for kids entering grades 1-3. Registration required, see dates above.

Mariposa's Journey
Monday June 10, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Sunny Birklund's Puppet Playhouse presents "Mariposa's Journey". Grades 1-6.

Brenda Hollingsworth-Marley
Wednesday June 12, 2:00 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Singer, storyteller, and actress, from the New Mexico Humanities Council. Grades 1-6.

Movie: "Inkheart"
Thursday June 13, 2:00 p.m. Grades 4-7
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Come watch the movie "Inkheart" based on the book by Cornelia Funke. Recommended for grades 4 and up.

Richard Holmgren's Flying Debris Show
Monday June 16, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Juggling and comedy, grades 1-6.

Beep and Bop
Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. June 19-July 17
Esther Bone Memorial Library
A music and movement program for ages 1-5 with an adult. Register each week starting on the Friday proceeding the program.

Andy Mason
Wednesday June 19, 2:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
Singer and songwriter, music with some laughs. Grades 1-6.

Knit Clique
Wednesdays June 19-July 31, 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Bring US size 7 or 8 needles and 4 ply 3 oz. acrylic yarn. For grades 5 and up.

Loren Kahn presents "Natalia"
Thursday June 20, 2:00 p.m. Grades 4-7
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Come and see a life-like puppet storyteller present tales, riddles, and dreams.

Opera Unlimited
Monday June 24, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Cinderella and the Magic of Music. Grades 1-6.

Clan Tynker
Wednesday June 26, 2:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
Family circus with juggling, mirth, and magic. Grades 1-6.

Animal Songs and Stories
Monday July 1, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Laurie McGovern and Susie Tallman present 'Animal Songs and Stories'. Grades 1-6.

Syd Pirce and his Avian Ambassadors
Wednesday July 3, 2:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
Birds in the library, grades 1-6.

Indiana Bones
Monday July 8, 10:00 a.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Storyteller presenting "Buried Stories from the Past". Grades 1-6.

Conductor Jack
Wednesday July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
The Zinghoppers Show as seen on PBS. All ages show.

Off the Page- Books come Alive
Thursday July 11, 2:00 p.m. Grades 4-7
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Come see voice actor Michael Harle at his performance and game show.

Drawing Caricatures
Thursday July 18, 2:00 p.m. Grades 4-7
Esther Bone Memorial Library
Come learn how to draw caricatures with artist Peter Menice.


Check out our regular Saturday programs, too!

Read to the Dogs
2nd Saturday of the Month
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m
Loma Colorado Main Library

3rd Saturday of the month
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Esther Bone Memorial Library

Readers of any age may read to one of the Tales of Joy reading dogs at the library. Sign in upon arrival to reserve a place.

Lego Club
3rd Saturday of the month
3:00-4:30 p.m.
Loma Colorado Main Library
Kids from toddlers to teens are welcome to join us and build away.