Over 100 people gathered at Central Park in Faribault Friday morning for the first event in Buckham Memorial Library’s series of ‘Fun Friday Outdoors in Central Park.’ (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Stunt juggler Tuey Wilson’s most complicated stunt Friday included an 11-part combination trick where he juggled, spun and balanced various objects all at one time. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Comic stunt juggler Tuey Wilson stands atop a ladder while juggling flaming batons to conclude the Friday program. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Stunt juggler Tuey Wilson selects James as his first volunteer during his Friday performance at Central Park. Wilson twists James around in a circle after balancing and spinning eight balls on the sticks. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
The Buckham Book Bike, which brings the books to the patrons, makes its first appearance at the Friday morning program. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Multitasking is key for Tuey Wilson as he balances three balls while doing a flip backwards on the Central Park band shell stage. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Tuey Wilson, a local comic stunt juggler, flips ‘Tiny Tuey’ during his warm-ups. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Another volunteer from the audience shoots out a ball using a foam bullet, leaving Tuey Wilson to balance the flaming baton on his mouth stick. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Over 100 people gathered around the Central Park band shell Friday morning for Buckham Memorial Library’s first summer program.
Over 100 people gathered at Central Park in Faribault Friday morning for the first event in Buckham Memorial Library’s series of ‘Fun Friday Outdoors in Central Park.’ (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Local comic stunt juggler Tuey Wilson was the first ‘Fun Friday Outdoors in Central Park’ event scheduled, with five more unique events scheduled in the coming weeks.
Buckham Memorial Library’s summer program is just one way parents and guardians can help their child stay motivated about summer reading, library staff say.
Whether stopping in the library to pick up the reading and activity log for the 2022 summer reading challenge, or attending the library’s ‘Fun Fridays’ in Central Park, children are improving their comprehension skills.
Tuey Wilson, a local comic stunt juggler, flips ‘Tiny Tuey’ during his warm-ups. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Staff say children who read during the summer are better prepared when school starts in the fall, because children who do not read in the summer lose some of their literacy skills.
Upcoming performances include kid’s comedy duo Mixed Nuts, produced by A Touch of Magic on July 1, Brodini Comedy Magic Show July 8, national yo-yo master Dazzling Dave July 15, Siama’s Congo Roots July 22 (made possible with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the people of Minnesota for Library Legacy activities) and a performance by Ensō Daiko July 29. All Friday events begin at 10 a.m., and are American Sign Language interpreted.
Friends of Buckham Memorial Library sponsor the majority of those programs and purchase all of the incentives earned as part of the summer library program.
Buckham Memorial Library Children’s Librarian Deni Buendorf said performances include a mix of longtime favorites scheduled each year, along with one or two newer performers.
Last year, Buendorf said the library held a majority of its summer programming virtually. This year performances are back in person but in a new outdoor setting.
“I feel like it’ll be nice to gather at the park,” said Buendorf prior to the Friday kickoff. “I can’t wait to see how it goes, and see if it’s better. In the past we had people crammed in the Great Hall, so it sounds like it will be better overall.”
The Buckham Book Bike, which brings the books to the patrons, makes its first appearance at the Friday morning program. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
A book bike joins attendees of the Friday performances. Patrons can sign up for a library card if they don’t already have one and check out some books. Buendorf said above all, she hopes the book bike will remind people the library is still a public resource.
“We’ve been open almost this entire pandemic in some form,” Buendorf said. “We’re hoping [the book bike] reminds people that, ‘Hey the library is here, let’s go there after this performance.’”
Stunt juggler Tuey Wilson’s most complicated stunt Friday included an 11-part combination trick where he juggled, spun and balanced various objects all at one time. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Fun Fridays attendees also can pick up a reading and activity log — an important piece to the summer program puzzle. Copies of the reading and activity log are also available at the library or by registering online and printing a copy of the log using the link: https://forms.gle/B62aZpuW1WwC8P5JA .
Once complete, participants are encouraged to bring their log back to the library before Aug. 27 to get four books to take home with them. Kids will also have their name printed in the Faribault Daily News.
Buendorf encourages all to follow the library on its social media and websites for program updates.
A new story, “If you Plant a Seed,” was also added to Storywalk Central for outdoor reading adventures, Buendorf said. Those interested are urged to start at the garden on the southwest corner of Division Street and Central Avenue and finish the story by the entrance of Buckham Memorial Library.
Multitasking is key for Tuey Wilson as he balances three balls while doing a flip backwards on the Central Park band shell stage. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Stunt juggler Tuey Wilson selects James as his first volunteer during his Friday performance at Central Park. Wilson twists James around in a circle after balancing and spinning eight balls on the sticks. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Another volunteer from the audience shoots out a ball using a foam bullet, leaving Tuey Wilson to balance the flaming baton on his mouth stick. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
Comic stunt juggler Tuey Wilson stands atop a ladder while juggling flaming batons to conclude the Friday program. (Michelle Vlasak/southernminn.com)
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Tips from Buckham Memorial Library:
• Reading even a few minutes a day throughout the summer can prevent reading achievement loss and it also leads to free rewards at the library. Stop in throughout the summer to stock up on books, talk with the children's librarian and engage in programs, story times and other activities.
• Participate in the Summer Library Program. Stop in the library to get a reading and activity log.
• Let your child pick the books they want to read.
• Read a book of riddles and then make up your own.
• Check out a cookbook and make a new recipe.
• Try out Tumblebooks, Hoopla, and Libby.
• Keep reading aloud to all of your children, no matter what age they are.
• Set aside time each day to read with your child.
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