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Summer Reading Program 2020

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July 1- August 29


Summer Reading, Reimagined!
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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: 
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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! 
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! 
Weekly Programs
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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!

Special Events 

July 2020

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Summer Reading 2020: Decoded!
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Learn about what Summer Reading is all about. 


Tuesday July 7 at 2:00 or Wednesday, July 8 at 6:00 on Facebook Live!

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Meet the animals from the Utica Zoo!


Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 on Facebook Live 


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Meet the Snow Sisters!

Registration Required. Register here. 


Friday, July 17 at 2:00 on Zoom!

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Turtle Dance Music Bubble Comedy Show!


Tuesday, July 21 on Facebook Live!

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Book Club: There, there by Tommy Orange 

Wednesday, July 22 on Zoom. 

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Sharing your story.

Learn how to start writing your memoir. 


Thursday, July 23 at 2:00 on Zoom

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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. 

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Learn to make your best blanket fort ever!


Friday, July 31 at 2:00 on Facebook Live.

August 2020

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Meet a local Fireman!

Friday, August 7 at 2:00 on Zoom!

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Meet a local Police Officer!

Friday, August 14 at 2:00 on Zoom!

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Book Club: Children of Blood and Bone

Wednesday, August 19 at 6:00 on Zoom.

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Meet the animals from the
​Utica Zoo!



​Thursday, August 21 at 2:00 on Facebook Live. 

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Meet a local Farmer!

Friday, August 21 at 2:00 on Zoom!

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End of Summer Virtual Prize Drawings!



Thursday, August 27 at 2:00 on Facebook Live

Don't forget to build your Fairy & Gnome Homes this summer! 
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