Pre-K through Grade 4 (entering these grades in Fall 2008)
Every child who signs up at the library on or after June 14 will receive a chart with which they can record their reading accomplishments through August 1. Children may read themselves or an adult may read to them. For every 5 books they read or have read to them, children will receive a special prize from our “Summer Reading Grab Bag.” Children who have read at least 25 books by August 1 will receive a certificate of achievement and a special prize at our end of summer party on August 5.
Grade 5 and up (entering these grades in Fall 2008)
Everyone who signs up at the library on or after June 14 will receive a calendar with which they can record the time they spend reading each day through August 1. For every 180 minutes they read (3 hours), participants will receive a special prize from our “Summer Reading Grab Bag.” Children who have read at least 900 minutes (15 hours) by August 1 will receive a certificate of achievement and a special prize at our end of summer party on August 5.
Saturday, June 7, 2008
Thursday, June 5, 2008
Programs & Workshops
All events are free and open to the public. Registration is requested where indicated.
Tuesday June 24:
First day of Summer Reading 2008
Scholastic Book Fair (pre-K to Adult) 2pm to 7pm, auditorium
Wednesday June 25:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Scholastic Book Fair (pre-K to Adult) 11am to 4pm, auditorium
Tuesday July 1:
Thornton W. Burgess Storytime, Grades K - 4
Auditorium, 2:30pm
Moonrocks and Outer Space (Grades 5 - 8)
Auditorium, 6pm
*Pre-registration is required. *
Wednesday July 2:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 8:
Sidewalk Art (ages 2 -10) 2:30pm
Weather permitting. Raindate: Thursday, July 10, 2:30pm
Wednesday July 9:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Thursday July 10:
CRAFT PROGRAM - Make a No-Sew Stuffed Bear! Ages 6 and up.
4pm (library)
*Pre-registration is required.*
Tuesday July 15:
CRAFT PROGRAM - Build a Fairy House! Ages 5 - 12.
2:30pm (library)
*Pre-registration is required.*
Wednesday July 16:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 22:
Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur. All ages. 2:30pm (front lawn)
Wednesday July 23:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 29:
Ed the Magician. All ages. 2:30pm (auditorium)
Tuesday August 5:
Final Party - Auditorium, 2pm.
Tuesday June 24:
First day of Summer Reading 2008
Scholastic Book Fair (pre-K to Adult) 2pm to 7pm, auditorium
Wednesday June 25:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Scholastic Book Fair (pre-K to Adult) 11am to 4pm, auditorium
Tuesday July 1:
Thornton W. Burgess Storytime, Grades K - 4
Auditorium, 2:30pm
Moonrocks and Outer Space (Grades 5 - 8)
Auditorium, 6pm
*Pre-registration is required. *
Wednesday July 2:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 8:
Sidewalk Art (ages 2 -10) 2:30pm
Weather permitting. Raindate: Thursday, July 10, 2:30pm
Wednesday July 9:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Thursday July 10:
CRAFT PROGRAM - Make a No-Sew Stuffed Bear! Ages 6 and up.
4pm (library)
*Pre-registration is required.*
Tuesday July 15:
CRAFT PROGRAM - Build a Fairy House! Ages 5 - 12.
2:30pm (library)
*Pre-registration is required.*
Wednesday July 16:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 22:
Frisbee Champion Todd Brodeur. All ages. 2:30pm (front lawn)
Wednesday July 23:
Infant & Toddler Storytime (ages 0 - 3) 11am (library)
Tuesday July 29:
Ed the Magician. All ages. 2:30pm (auditorium)
Tuesday August 5:
Final Party - Auditorium, 2pm.
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
COUPONS
Every participant in Summer Reading 2008 will receive a free coupon page for Western Massachusetts attractions, courtesy of the Western Massachusetts Regional Library System. The coupon page contains:
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
Springfield Museums
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
$2 off adult admission (maximum 2), children under 12 admitted free
Children's Museum at Holyoke
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
The Zoo in Forest Park
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
**Additional statewide coupons are also available to Summer Reading 2008 participants!**
Please visit www.wmrls.org/sum/coupons08.html to see all the wonderful sites around the Bay State that have provided discounts and free admission coupons. These are available free of charge at Hampden Public Library, limit one per participant. Please ask at the Circulation Desk or send an e-mail to cfairman@cwmars.org.
Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
Springfield Museums
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
Hancock Shaker Village, Pittsfield
$2 off adult admission (maximum 2), children under 12 admitted free
Children's Museum at Holyoke
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
The Zoo in Forest Park
One free child's admission with a paid adult admission
**Additional statewide coupons are also available to Summer Reading 2008 participants!**
Please visit www.wmrls.org/sum/coupons08.html to see all the wonderful sites around the Bay State that have provided discounts and free admission coupons. These are available free of charge at Hampden Public Library, limit one per participant. Please ask at the Circulation Desk or send an e-mail to cfairman@cwmars.org.
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