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    Children's Summer Reading Club Open to children entering grades one through six, the summer reading club will explore "Dragons, Dreams and Daring Deeds" through programs, books and activities at . The Wee Read Club is for children ages three to five. Registration begins June 27 for the program, which will run from July 5 to July 30. Register in person at any library and receive a book bag and a "Knight's Handbook." Sign-ups for individual story times and craft programs are separate from the reading club registration. All programs are free of charge! Teen and Adult Summer Reading Club This summer, all branches will offer a Summer Reading Club for teens in grades 7-12 and adults. Registration begins June 23 at 6 p.m. at the main library's Teen & Adult Summer Reading Club Kickoff. You can also register at any library branch beginning June 27. The program will run from July 5 to July 30. By reading at least one book per week, you will be eligible to win a gift certificate to a local bookstore. Come into the library once per week during the weeks of July 5 through July 30 and you can put your name into a weekly drawing. Registration is required. Teen Volunteers Needed Teens, ages 14 to 18, are needed to assist with the Children's Summer Reading Club and other library activities. An orientation will be required. Call for more information or pick up an application to register during library hours for one of the following sessions: Main Library: Thursday, June 2, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at 7 p.m. 973-948-3660 Dorothy Henry Branch: Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. 973-827-8095 Louise Childs Branch: Thursday, June 9, at 7 p.m. 973-770-1000 Sussex-Wantage Branch: Monday, June 6, at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, at 3:00 p.m. 973-875-3940 At the Main Library 125 Morris Turnpike, Frankford Daddy & Me Registration is on going. Program starts June 7 at 6:45 p.m., for children ages three through seven. Children, dads, grandpas or moms are invited to come celebrate Father's Day at the Main Library, with stories, activities and a craft for the Special Dad. Refreshments will be served. Signs Of Summer Registration is on going Program starts June 8, at 10 a.m. A story time program, for two-year-olds with a parent or guardian, will offer stories, activities and a craft about summer time animals. A Garden in my sneaker Registration is on going. Program starts June 15 at 4 p.m. for children ages five and up. Hey kids, find an old sneaker, shoe or boot and come to the library and create a garden in your sneaker. There will be books and activities to go along with the gardening theme. Contact the children's department for more information. Knitter's Club Program runs Wednesdays at 1 p.m. or 7 p.m. Join other knitters at the library for an hour. Learn new stitches, make new friends and share patterns. No registration required. How to really start your own business Registration required. Program runs Wednesday, June 22 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. SCORE, a part of northwest New Jersey's Small Business Administration will be sponsoring a seminar on how to start your own business. There will be four counselors on hand to discuss the essential elements of business: money, markets, and management. After the seminar you may make a free appointment with a counselor. Traveling for less Program runs June 16, at 7 p.m. Join Mary Lind, from the American Auto Association, where she will discuss how to travel for less, including tours and cruises. Registration required. Book discussion group Program runs Tuesday, June 21, at 7 p.m. The book discussion will center on "Lydia Cassatt Reading the Morning Paper" by Harriet Scott Chessman. The life of impressionist painter Mary Cassatt is fictionalized in this novel about art and passion, narrated by the artist's sister, Lydia. Book to movie for adults Program runs Saturday, June 4, at 1 p.m. After you read the book, "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, join us as we show the movie by the same title in our meeting room. Registration required. Teen and Adult Summer Reading Club Coffeehouse Kickoff Program runs Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. Join us for an evening of coffee and snacks and sign up for our wonderful program. Parents, bring your teens. Open to all teens and adults. At the Hopatcong Library: 21 Sparta Road, Stanhope Lets make a "splash" Program runs Tuesday, June 7 from 3 to 4 p.m. Lets make a "splash" at the library. Stop by and decorate an aquarium with fish, frogs, & turtles to be displayed for all to see. Make your own "fish bowl" to take home. All ages are welcome. Bring a friend! This is a "drop in" craft so no registration is required. This program is offered by Pals of the Library, For more information or to register for any of our programs, call your nearest library or visit the website at www.sussexcountylibrary.org.