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Lunenburg Public Library
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
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Travel around the world in 42 days on the pages of some great books!
Our summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults include reading challenges and a full calendar of events, from music to crafts to cooking. Each program will explore international authors, cultures from around the globe, and fun travel themes.
Sign-ups start NOW!
Logging Your Reading begins June 23rd.
Adults (18+):
Challenge yourself to read more this summer and be entered to win prizes! Register on Beanstack and log the minutes you read and complete challenge objectives to earn badges. Earning badges also unlocks tickets for you to enter into prize drawings. The more you read, the more you can win!
Teens (Grades 6-12):
Tweens & teens (ages 11-18) can sign into Beanstack and log the minutes they read and complete challenge objectives to earn badges. Earning badges also unlocks tickets for you to enter into prize drawings.
Children (Ages 0 - Entering 5th grade):
Children ages 0 through entering 5th grade can join us this summer as we explore ways to "Read Around the World" You can earn badges and raffle tickets for time spent reading and for completing fun active challenges with your families! You can register on Beanstack or in person as a paper logger. See the children's section for more sign-up information and dates.
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SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF with
TOE JAM PUPPET BAND!
Thursday, June 20th
6:00PM
Back Field Behind the Library
We're kicking off Summer Reading with this amazing concert by the Toe Jam Puppet Band: The Fun Family Band for New England Kids and their parents too.
Join us in the Children's Garden patio space behind the library (weather permitting) as we start another jam-packed summer of programs, challenges, and prizes for readers of all ages. While you're here, you can register for a reading challenge, pick up event calendars, sign-up for programs, and more during this family-friendly music show. No registration required.
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Family Concert!
Across the Americas Concert by Roger Tincknell
Wednesday, July 17th
6:00 PM
Across the Americas is a folk music journey for all ages traveling from Canada to South America!
The program is performed on a variety of stringed, wind and percussion instruments and explores the rich cultural tapestry of the Americas with songs in many languages including Spanish, Portuguese, French, and many other languages. Join us for a fun filled musical adventure around the world this summer!
The concert will be held on the Library back lawn, weather permitting!
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Finale Event :
Mini Golf & Video Game Night with One Up Games!
Thursday, July 25th
6:00-9:00 PM
All Ages
Come to the Library for a summer reading program finale you won't forget! One Up Games will be here offering 9-holes of mini golf (inside the library) along with a variety of video games on different consoles. Be here for the last hour after the library closes when we'll be kicking the LED lights on to play mini golf in the dark!
Registration in advance is appreciated but not required. If you didn't sign up but still want to drop in, that's ok too!
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Mystery Travel Kits for Summer Reading
Register by June 30th
Offered as part of the library's Summer Reading Program, adults can sign up for a limited edition Mystery Travel Kit this summer season!
We'll curate a selection of print and audio/visual library materials from the adult collection with printable puzzles, coloring sheets, and fact sheets just for you. Each person registering will be assigned a different country and we keep track of what you get so you'll never visit the same place twice.
A library card is required to receive your kit. Registration opens on June 1st, but you have until June 30th to sign up for one. Please only register once!
You will receive an email notification when your kit is ready for pick-up. Allow 5-7 days for your kit to be prepared after registration closes.
We hope you enjoy a chance to experience and learn about a new culture through your local library as we "Read Around the World" this summer!
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On Safari in Tanzania: Wildlife of Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater
Monday, June 24th
6:30 PM
Join us as Joy Marzolf from The Joys of Nature comes to the library to give us a front row seat on a virtual Serengeti safari! Discover the amazing wildlife of the plains of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti. These famous National parks often enable visitors to see the “big five” animals and many more.
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All Ages: Summer Puzzle Race!
Tuesday, July 9th
6:00 PM
How quickly can you and your team of four assemble a 500 piece puzzle? Race the clock and your competitors to see who comes out on top!
We can host up to six teams of four people to compete in each puzzle race. Minimum of three teams needed to register to have the competition.
Please have only one person register your team with their name, contact information, and how many people will be on your team. No more than 4 people per team please! Registration required.
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Dream Tree Sculpture
Wednesday, July 24th
6:30 PM
Justine Paulson will be stopping by the library for a special summer adult craft night! Register to come make your own beaded dream tree sculpture that goes home with you at the end of the evening.
The basic sculpture uses thick, flexible wire which is easy to bend and mold into shape. These colorful and eye-catching sculptures are meant to hold your dreams or wishes until they come true. Simply write your dream or wish on a scrap of paper and tuck it into the branches or tie it on a string and hang it like an ornament. Registration is required; space is limited!
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Registration For Summer Reading
Register any time throughout the six-week program.
Registration is open for all Beanstack participants
Beanstack is the tool we use to present and track your reading challenges on-line. It's an easy way to keep track of the books you read as you log your reading time in minutes and earn “raffle tickets” along with all our in-house summer reading participants. When you create a Beanstack account for yourself or your family, you will be connected to our summer reading program. You can register for Beanstack here. Starting June 23rd, you can begin logging reading minutes and participating in active challenges.
June 10-15th- Registration Week 1 for SRP 2024
Stop by the Children’s Area any time this week to sign up for our upcoming summer reading program. We have so many cool things to do over the next 6 weeks! Registration will also take place next week and throughout the 6 weeks of summer programming.
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Science of Magic with Mad Science
Thursday, June 27th
11:00 AM
Join Mad Science to discover how magical science can be - and learn the science behind some basic magic tricks!
The Science of Magic is a unique class. It aims not to introduce children to any particular scientific area, concept, or theme, but to challenge the children to think logically, and therefore, scientifically. “How did they do that?” will become the initial question that children will ask themselves, not only when watching a magic show, but also when simply observing the fascinating world around them. Children’s natural curiosity provides the perfect stepping stone for understanding magic! Registration needed.
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Rocket Launch with EcoTarium
Ages 7-11
Saturday, June 29th
11:00 AM
Getting to space—it's just rocket science! Explore the laws of motion and learn which parts of a rocket are built to propel, streamline, and stabilize. Design and test your own model spacecraft, then launch it skyward or toward a target. Does it hit the mark? Redesign and improve to get to the moon!
Registration needed.
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Live Animals with Animal Adventure!
Thursday, July 11th
11:00 AM
Join Animal Adventures for an interactive live animal program featuring 8-10 animals kids can pet and learn about from an expert zookeeper!
Potential Animals Featured: Alligator, Snake, Chinchilla, Ferret, Hedgehog, Rats, Bunnies, amphibians (like Turtles Tortoises, and Frogs), different kinds of reptiles and lizards (such as Geckos, Bearded Dragons, Tegus, Spiny Tailed Lizards, Blue Tongue Skink) and more! Registration needed.
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The Poop Museum
Thursday, July 18th
11:00 AM
The Poop Museum covers the serious science of poop and pooping, and is delivered with the silliness that you might imagine accompanying a program about poop for young kids. It is the perfect combination of fun, and fabulous, fascinating facts, so that kids (and parents) never forget what they learned.
Registration needed.
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2024 Library Olympics
Tuesday, July 23rd
2:00 PM
Prepare for the 2024 Summer Olympics by competing in our 2024 Library Olympics! Try out five different events to earn a small completion prize!
Registration needed.
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Ice Cream Social in the Community Room!
Thursday, August 1st
11:00 AM
Join us in the Community Room as we wrap up another awesome Summer Reading Program- hard to believe how quickly these 6 weeks have gone by! You will have a chance to get your final raffle tickets, meet up with your friends, say hello to Hank and enjoy some ice cream! Please bring a favorite ice cream topping to share- we'll supply the ice cream!
Registration required for this program so that we can make sure we have enough ice cream for everyone!
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LARP Adventure: Poseidon's Fury
Friday, June 21st
7:00 PM
Greek Quest: Poseidon's Fury
The Story School brings the characters and legends of Greek mythology to life at your local library. Poseidon stands poised to flood the great libraries and summon his Kraken to destroy knowledge in a bid to take over the human realm. Legendary figures, gods and heroes are being called to stand against Poseidon’s fury. Players are transformed into Greek heroes through an immersive and interactive adventure with escape room elements. Battle with foam swords, solve puzzles, uncover secrets, and explore the library in ways you never have before. Join this live-action, role-play game as you try to defeat Poseidon. Will you help save the world? The story and challenges are designed .
To participate, you MUST fill out a waiver on The Story School website: https://fs19.formsite.com/storyschool/waiver/index
Open to tweens and teens entering grades 6-12.
Registration required.
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Teen Craft Club: Crochet
Thursday, June 27th
Thursday, July 11th & 25th
4:00-5:00 PM
Join us for the Teen Craft Club! (ages 12 - 18)
We meet in the Library's conference room every other week on Thursdays from 4:00-5:00pm for a fun time learning and exploring different crafts. All skill levels welcome! Our first few meetings will be focused on crochet.
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Tween/Teen Intro to DnD:
World Building 101
Wednesday, July 3rd,17th &31st
4:00 — 5:30 PM
This series dives deep into the world of Dungeons & Dragons, guiding you through the creation and mastery of every aspect of the game! Get ready to conquer dungeons, vanquish foes, and forge your own legend – one class at a time! Registration required.
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Henna for Tweens & Teens
Thursday, July 18th
3:00- 4:00 PM
4:00-5:00 PM
Ages 10-18
Come join us outside the library to have Henna artwork applied by Mandy Roberge of Wicked Good Henna!
Registration is required. This event is open to ages 10 and up! Space is limited, so sign up now. There will be 2 sign up times- click on the time to register for the event.
3:00 - 4:00
4:00 - 5:00
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Ice Cream Social in the Community Room!
Thursday, August 1st
11:00 AM
Join us in the Community Room as we wrap up another awesome Summer Reading Program- hard to believe how quickly these 6 weeks have gone by! You will have a chance to get your final raffle tickets, meet up with your friends, say hello to Hank and enjoy some ice cream! Please bring a favorite ice cream topping to share- we'll supply the ice cream!
Registration required for this program so that we can make sure we have enough ice cream for everyone!
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