Summer is almost here and there’s a lot of fun things to look forward to happening at your local libraries!
Summer Reading
Kids and teens can track the books they read this summer on the Summer Reading Tracker, made by the East Haddam Libraries and Schools. Then stop into either library throughout the summer to get a stamp for each book read and earn prizes at certain milestones.
- 1 Book = Sticker
- 9 Books = 5 Raffle Tickets
- 17 Books = Small Prize
- 25 Books = Free Book
- 26+ Books = 1 Extra Raffle Ticket Per Book Read
Readers will have from June 21 to August 23 to get their tracker stamped and get their raffle tickets and small prizes. Tickets for the raffle will be drawn, and the winners will be called, on August 26.
Kick Off
We will celebrate the start of Summer Reading with our kick off on June 21 from 9:30-12:30pm.* Play fun outdoor games, make your own bubble wand, eat ice cream & popsicles, and, the most fun of all, get your summer reading tracker!
*If it rains, the program will be rescheduled for Saturday, June 28 from 9:30-12:30pm
Events
This year’s summer reading theme is Level Up at Your Library, so we are all about games, puzzles, play and imagination this summer! We will have a variety of fun events for all ages to enjoy. Some of the highlights include:
- Stuffed Animal Hospital (Ages 2+) – Tue, Aug. 12, 1-3pm
- Screen Free Video Game Afternoon (Ages 8-12) – Wed, Jul. 9, 1-4pm
- Around the Pond (Ages 6-13) – Wed, Aug. 6, 3-4pm
- Teen Taste Test: Generic vs Name Brand – Fri, Jul. 18, 5-6pm
- Life-Sized Clue – Fri, Aug. 8, 4-6pm
- Animal Homes (All Ages) – Thu, Jul. 10, 3-4pm
Check out our calendar, or grab a program flyer from the library, to get more information and see our full list of events!
