BOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN S SERVICES 2015 SUMMER READING PROGRAM How does the summer reading program work? 1. This program is open to children ages 0-12. 2. There are separate logs for pre-literacy, beginner readers, and independent readers. Books, magazines, comic books, audio books, and being read to by an adult all count toward summer reading points. 3. PRE-LITERACY: Have children 0-3 participate by reading to them and conducting other preliteracy activities (stop by the library for ideas!). Complete a sheet of pre-literacy activities and receive a prize. 4. BEGINNER READERS: Beginner readers are given a sticker log with stickers. Every sticker represents 15 minutes of reading time; every 4 stickers (1 hour read) earns the reader a raffle ticket toward our weekly prize drawing. 5. INDEPENDENT READERS: Independent readers are given a coloring log. Every symbol represents 15 minutes of reading time; every 4 symbols (1 hour read) earns the reader a raffle ticket toward our weekly prize drawing. 6. The library will raffle off two prize packs every Tuesday, and one lucky family will win a 5-pack of movie tickets at the end of the summer! Beginning Tuesday, June 16, stop by the library to register. The summer reading program ends on Friday, August 21. Registration for all programs begins Tuesday, June 16th! Begin turning in reading logs on Tuesday, June 30. BOLTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 738 Main Street, Bolton, MA 01740 978.779.2839 www.boltonpubliclibrary.org/children LIKE Bolton Public Library Children s Services on Facebook for updates! All library programs are free. HOURS Tuesday - Thursday, 10am - 8pm Friday, 10am - 5pm Saturday, 10am - 2pm (Tentative Saturday closures in August)
Kick off the summer with... The Incredibles (rated PG) Tuesday, June 23rd 4:00-6:00 pm Summer has officially begun! Before the movie we ll provide snacks and fun superhero-themed props for awesome photo ops! Bolton Public Library 738 Main Street Bolton, MA 01740 978-779-2839 www.boltonpubliclibrary.org
There are everyday heroes living in our community with very special stories to tell. Join us for three Storytime & Craft sessions with local heroes! Ages 3 to 8; drop in. Thursday, June 25, 10:30-11:15am Chief Vincent Alfano, Bolton Police Department Wednesday, July 8, 10:30-11:15am Dr. Jeffrey Bellanti, DMD and Madison Brainard, CDA, Bolton Family Dental Thursday, August 6, 10:30-11:15am Bolton-area soldier (to be announced) (Presenters and dates subject to change)
It s a bird... It s a plane... It s... Really cool stuff to do this summer! I m a Superhero Photo Magnet Craft Thursday, July 2, 3:30-4:30pm Ages: 5 to 10 Superhero Science: Escape Pods Tuesday, July 21, 3:30-4:30pm Ages: 6 to 12 Description: We ll take and print a photo of you in your best superhero pose, and you turn the photo into a magnet, complete with disguises! Description: Using recycled materials, keep an egg from breaking when dropped from a second-story window! Individuals or teams of 2 welcome to register. Devise a Disguise: Cape and Mask Making Thursday, July 30, 3:30-4:30pm Ages: 4 to 8 Undercover Agent Night: Ninjas and Spies Tuesday, August 11, 6:30-7:30pm Ages: 6 to 10 Description: Make superhero capes, glittery wrist cuffs, and colorful paper masks. Description: Race through a laser beam maze, decipher codes, make pipe cleaner ninjas, and snack on exploding treats! Registration is required for these events. All materials provided. Please register for each program by calling 978-779-2839 or sign up in the Children s Room. Beginning June 30, get a prize EVERY TIME you visit the library! (while supplies last)
Super Heroes as Modern Mythology with Dana Perkins, author of The Mighty Thor Saga published by Marvel Comics Thor. Hercules. Zeus. While these figures from mythology are thousands of years old, you might be surprised to find that they share a lot more in common than you think with comic and movie superstar attractions like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Superman. Join us as we discuss the pop culture phenomenon known as super heroes, from their not-so-humble beginnings in the Golden Age of comics, to the rise of Marvel in the sixties, to their current incarnations in comics, television, and movies (with a special emphasis on The Mighty Thor and The Avengers). Then, create your own characters and begin your very own comic strip! Saturday, July 11, 10:30am -12:00pm Ages 6 to adult; register by calling 978-779-2839 or stop by the library to sign up In the case of The Mighty Thor, Dana Perkins is the mere mortal who was deemed worthy by the gods (and Marvel Comics) to tell the story of the larger-than-life superhero. Worcester Telegram & Gazette