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Programming for Summer 2010

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Summer Reading is here and it’s time to

“Go Green at Your Library!”

This year’s program features:
*Online tracking of time spent reading!
*Weekly reading incentives (including free books!)
*Family Night Celebrations!
*Storytimes!
*Special Programming and more...
Our reading program is fun and it helps children
retain their reading skills!

Register and then keep track of
the amount of time spent reading. It’s that easy!
Sign up in person or online at seekonkpl.org starting
Monday, June 14!

Remember, Summer Reading is for everyone, Infants - Grade 12!
Questions? Call the Library at 508-336-8230 ext 140 or visit
seekonkpl.org for details.

“Go Green at your Library,” is sponsored by Seekonk Public
Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems,
the Boston Bruins and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

FAMILY NIGHTS!!
Entertaining, educational and great for all ages!
Registration not required.

Monday, June 28 Robert Rivest, “Go Green...Make a Scene!” 6:30 p.m.
Robert Rivest kicks off our Summer Reading Program, Go Green at
Your Library with mime and comic stories about how awesome it is to
live on planet Earth! Includes fun audience participation pieces that
celebrate nature and the environment, plus easy ways to Reduce, Reuse,
and Recycle. Laugh, make a scene and learn ways to live Green!

Monday, July 12 Ed the Wizard, “Reading is Magic” 6:30 p.m.
Using many volunteers, Ed the Wizard weaves reading and magic
together using a bit of comedy and suspense. The result? Full-fledged
laughter! (Ed also reminds children to read, read, read, because it’s the
key to success!) Sponsored by a grant from the Seekonk Cultural
Council, a local agency and supported by the Massachusetts Cultural
Council, a state agency.

Monday, July 26 Sparky’s Puppets, “Stories in Trees” 6:30 p.m.
What’s greener than a tree? Sparky Davis says oak, apple, and pine!
There’s a tree in every tale with a lively medley of stories celebrating
the world of forest and field.

Monday, August 16 John Porcino, “One Earth” 6:30 p.m.
Acclaimed Storyteller and Musician is coming to Seekonk with stories,
songs & music that celebrate the natural world & encourage care for the
environment. A wonderful conclusion to our Summer Reading Program!

Storytimes
Lottery registration starts
Monday, June 14

Storytime is fun but did you know that it also prepares your child to read and helps in developing important early literacy skills*? It's true! By using fun, interactive, age-appropriate activities, Seekonk Library's storytimes will not only help your children discover a world of books, they will also get children off to a great start in becoming life-long readers.

* see a Youth Services Librarian for details

LAPSIT
Books, finger plays, simple rhymes and songs create a
program that focuses on language-building play for children birth to 2 1/2.
Mondays at 10:30 am
July 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9, 16
Lottery registration starts Monday, June 14
Placement preference is given to Seekonk residents.

TODDLER
Stories, fingerplays and a simple craft for children ages
2 years 6 months to 3 years 6 months.
Tuesdays at 10:30 am
July 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17
Lottery registration starts Monday, June 14
Placement preference is given to Seekonk residents.

PRESCHOOL
Stories, arts and crafts and reading related activities
for children ages 3 years 6 months to 5 years 6 months
Wednesdays* at 1:30 July 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18
Thursdays at 10:30 am July 15, 22, 29 August 5, 12, 19
Lottery registration starts Monday, June 14
Placement preference is given to Seekonk residents.
*minimum 8 children required for the storytime to be held

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RAINY DAY RECESS!!!
Sprinkling? Downpour? Torrential rain?
Whatever the wet weather, children and families are invited to stop by the Library any rainy day this summer and take a break with a drop-in craft. So cross your fingers for rain (!) and we’ll see you here for a great project! All ages. Registration not required.
When: Any rainy day, Monday, July 12 - Saturday, August 21
Time: Drop in any time between 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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THE GREEN TEAM
Wednesdays at 3 pm
Whoever said “it’s not easy being green” hasn’t been to Seekonk Library!
Here it’s easy AND fun to be green! Listen to wonderful stories (including books about nature and animals) then create great crafts by reusing and
recycling different and unique materials. Fun for all!
July 14, 21, 28 August 4, 11, 18
Register starting June 14th!

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The Boston Bruins are celebrating their second year of collaboration with Massachusetts Libraries to encourage children and families to visit their public library and spend time reading together. For a list of favorite books of Boston Bruins players, visit http://libraries.state.ma.us/files/bruinsbooks.pdf

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TUMBLEBOOKS
Tumblebooks...Online, All the Time!
The Tumblebooks collection offers books and games that support all levels of literacy. From children who are just learning to read to more advanced readers, there’s something for everyone! (And remember, time spent using Tumblebooks can be added to your weekly Summer Reading totals!) See the collection at seekonkpl.org and look for the TumbleBooks icon on the Children’s page!

ACCELERATED READING LIST REMINDER...
Looking for the next A.R. book to read? Remember that Aitken and Martin School’s Accelerated Reader Lists are always available on-line at Seekonkpl.org (see link on homepage). Using the Library’s on-line catalog, titles can be reserved and then picked up at the Library.

If patrons have a special physical or communication need that may affect their participation in Seekonk Library services or activities, they should contact the Library staff to discuss accomodations. Seekonk Library cannot ensure the availability or appropriate accomodations without prior notification of need.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS -- Link to other library programming information

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