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It's time for

SUMMER READING!

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SUMMER READING 2022:


READ BEYOND THE BEATEN PATH:

What You Need to Know:


June 21st- August 31st


www.southboroughlib.org/childrensummerreading.asp



~Registration: Sign up in person in the Children’s Room or online at bit.ly/2022RegSummer.


~Reading Logs: These are available starting on June 21st in the Children’s Room. You can also track your reading online through Beanstack: https://southboroughlib.beanstack.com/reader365. This year we are tracking minutes read, so bring your reading logs into the library and we will keep track of number of minutes read, both through paper logs and online.


~Book Bingo: There are two Book Bingo challenges for kids this summer, one from the librarians and one from the Boston Bruins! Read to complete one or both! Also new this year is an adult/teen bingo Summer Reading challenge as well!


~Activities: Lots of things to hunt for this summer in the Children’s Room! Our woodland animals will be hiding in new spots each week. There will also be hidden letters each week to find and unscramble to make a summer-related word! Don’t forget to try the “Five Things to Do This Week” challenge whenever you come in the library!


~Prizes: Enter to win weekly Summer Reading prizes! You can enter every time you check out items from the library. Winners will be drawn every Monday!


~Events: There are many events happening this summer! Most will be held outside on the library lawn, weather permitting. Please see the Event Calendar on the library website at https://www.southboroughlib.org/events.asp


~Ducks: The traveling ducks are ready for a summer of traveling! Check out a duck from the library and take it on a trip or hang out around the house. Report back on where your duck has been and share pictures!


QUESTIONS:

Call the Children’s Room at 508-281-8989 or email Kim at [email protected]


Printable Flyers


Be sure to visit our website for printable Summer Reading flyers, including:


  • Summer Reading Information
  • Reading Log
  • Special Events
  • Bingo Challenges 
  • Weekly Activity sheets



https://www.southboroughlib.org

/childrensummerreading.asp

Summer Reading Special Events: June

Outdoor Story Time

Wednesday, June 22nd @ 4:00 PM

Outside Library Lawn


 Join us for story time outside on the Library Lawn! For all ages, no registration necessary. Please bring blankets/chairs. 

Mr. Vinny's Bubble Show

Thursday, June 23rd @ 4:00 PM

Outside Library Lawn


Mr. Vinny will bring giant bubble wands to provide an hour of bubble chasing and games on the library lawn! All ages, no registration required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.

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Puppet Show with Tom Knight

Tuesday, June 28th @11:00 AM

Southborough Library, Main Floor


Join us for this fun and interactive puppet show with Tom Knight. Tom's music and puppetry include favorites like "The Garbage Monster", "The Solar System", and "Alligator Jump". This YMCA Family & Community Partnership event is open to all families with children age 2-8 years and siblings. Please register by emailing Kim at [email protected] or calling 508-485-5031.


Crafternoon: Creative Journaling

Wednesday, June 29th

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM

 Please register: ​https://bit.ly/sblibjournal

 

Using multi-media supplies and prompts, kids can begin a journal to use at home, with the theme of acknowledging gratitude in their lives. This journal will also include a summer bucket list. This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Southborough Library.

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