Summer Reading Program 2020
July 1- August 29
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Summer Reading, Reimagined!
This summer our reading program has a whole new look- and it almost completely online! We will still use reading logs, but all programming will be virtual and there will be take home challenges for you and your family to complete! 
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How to Participate:
Step 1: Register online with READ Squared or with Google Forms or stop by the Library and fill out a form in person. Step 2: Complete the weekly challenges, available through this page, Facebook or at the Library. Step 3: Log your reading with READ Squared or with our paper log. Step 4: Complete take home challenges and attend virtual programming. Step 5: Win prizes! Get a peek at the different baskets you can earn tickets for here! |
Weekly Challenges
Each week we will post a new challenge for you and your family to complete! Don't forget to share pictures of your family completing the challenge!
Take Home Programs
The Library will be offering a variety of "take home programs" for adults, teens and children. Each program kit contains books, materials to complete activities, information and resources. When your family is done with the kit, you simply bring back the books that were in the kit, you get to keep everything else!
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Children's Take Home Programs
Dance Party
Fairy Tales Make Believe Monsters Your Backyard |
Tween/Teen Take Home Programs
Knights and Dragons The Girl Who Drank the Moon The Inquisitors Tale The War That Saved My Life The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian |
Adult Take Home Programs
Edible Plants Herb Gardening Nature Crafts Beginning Genealogy |
Summer Reading Virtual Events
All of our events will take place on Facebook Live or Zoom.
If you need assistance with accessing these applications let us know!
If you need assistance with accessing these applications let us know!
Weekly Programs
Every Tuesday at 2 learn about Art with Mary on Zoom!
Every Wednesday at 11 listen to stories, sing songs and have fun with Ms. Kaitlyn during Story Hour.*
Every Thursday at 2 enjoy a virtual program from Mr. Matt with Turtle Dance Music or the Utica Zoo!
*Want to participate more in Story Hour? Stop by the Library and pick up a scarf and shaker for your child to use while we sing!
Every Wednesday at 11 listen to stories, sing songs and have fun with Ms. Kaitlyn during Story Hour.*
Every Thursday at 2 enjoy a virtual program from Mr. Matt with Turtle Dance Music or the Utica Zoo!
*Want to participate more in Story Hour? Stop by the Library and pick up a scarf and shaker for your child to use while we sing!
Special Events
July 2020
Summer Reading 2020: Decoded!
Learn about what Summer Reading is all about. Tuesday July 7 at 2:00 or Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 on Facebook Live! 
Meet the animals from the Utica Zoo! Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 on Facebook Live 
Turtle Dance Music Bubble Comedy Show! Tuesday, July 21 on Facebook Live! 
Book Club: There, there by Tommy Orange
Wednesday, July 22 on Zoom. 
Sharing your story.
Learn how to start writing your memoir. Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 on Zoom 
Stuffed Animal Sleepover! Bring your stuffed animal to the Library for a night of fun by 4:00 on Friday, July 24. Animals will be ready to be picked up on Saturday, July 25 at 12:00. 
Learn to make your best blanket fort ever! Friday, July 31 at 2:00 on Facebook Live. |
August 2020
Meet a local Fireman! Friday, August 7 at 2:00 on Zoom! 
Meet a local Police Officer! Friday, August 14 at 2:00 on Zoom! 
Book Club: Children of Blood and Bone Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 on Zoom. 
Meet the animals from the Utica Zoo! Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 on Facebook Live. 
Meet a local Farmer! Friday, August 21 at 2:00 on Zoom! 
End of Summer Virtual Prize Drawings! Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 on Facebook Live |
