Summer is here, which means that it's time for Hotchkiss Library to kick off their Summer Reading Program! Below you can find the exciting events that we have scheduled for June and July. Please note that all Summer Reading programs will be held outside the library’s temporary location at The American Legion, 5 New St, Sharon, CT 06069 until further notice.
The True Mark of Summer:
The Hotchkiss Library of Sharon Announces Summer Reading Programs
All Programs Will Be Held Outside The Library’s Temporary Location at
The American Legion, 5 New St, Sharon, CT 06069 Until Further Notice.
Two Thursdays, July 1 & 8- 6:00pm on Zoom- The Harmonica Man Program!-"The World of Harmonica" program is an effort to expand the awareness of the instrument. Using Storytelling, Historical Facts and playing the instrument in many styles Bob Hennessy tells the story and plays the music that will open your ears and minds to "The World of Harmonica". Register to attend this program and receive your very own free harmonica! Email Ms. Sam to register for a zoom link. Limited space available. Kids ages 10 and up.
Tuesday, July 13th- 11:00 am- Storytime Outside- Join Ms. Sam on the library lawn to read a book and do a craft! If the weather is poor this event will not be happening. Intended for ages 3 to 9. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Friday, July 16th- 4:00pm- The 5,6,7,8’s Book Club- Kids grades 5th to 8th are invited to join Ms. Sam’s tween book club. Each month, we select a title, read it, and get together to discuss it over snacks. Talk to kids from all around region one about interesting reading materials. Learn to be fully expressed when participating in a discussion about books and hang with Ms. Sam. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes. We will be meeting outside and socially distanced until further notice. If the weather is poor, this program will be rescheduled.
Saturday, July 17th- 11:00 am- Song and Story Time!- A baby group at Hotchkiss Library! Bring your little one for sing-alongs and nursery rhymes. Ages 0-3. Weather permitting, Song and Story Time will take place on the library lawn so bring blankets to sit on. If it’s rainy or nasty out we won’t be having this program. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Wednesday, July 21st- 4pm- DIY Plush Sloths- Have you ever wanted to make your very own, slow moving super huggable sloth? Of course you have. Now is your chance. Ms. Sam will be hosting an outdoor Do-It-Yourself-Plush-Sloth Workshop! Ages 8 and up. If the weather is poor, we will make this program available as a take&make bag. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Saturday, July 24th- 4pm- Stuffed Animal Sleepover at The Library’s Temporary Location!- Drop your favorite stuffed animal off for a great night of watching spooky movies, eating popcorn, telling ghost stories and reading with flashlights under the sleeping bags at the library’s temporary location! Dress them in cozy pjs and make sure they have their favorite blankie! When you pick them up Sunday morning, each stuffed animal will have pictures and goodies from their sleep over to share with you! Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Tuesday, July 27th- 11:00 am- Storytime Outside- Join Ms. Sam on the library lawn to read a book and do a craft! If the weather is poor this event will not be happening. Intended for ages 3 to 9. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Friday, July 30th- 3:00 pm- Tiny Books Workshop- What is more stylish than walking around reading a book, you may ask? Wearing them. As in, ornamental tiny books that are earrings, keychains, necklaces, friendship bracelets! Come to the library’s temporary location and make some literary jewelry or a miniature dollhouse library with Ms. Sam! For ages 8 and up. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
Saturday, July 31st- 11:00 am- Song and Story Time!- A baby group at Hotchkiss Library! Bring your little one for sing-alongs and nursery rhymes. Ages 0-3. Weather permitting, Song and Story Time will take place on the library lawn so bring blankets to sit on. If it’s rainy or nasty out we won’t be having this program. Attendance will count towards summer reading prizes.
