This summer, kids from birth through rising 5th graders are invited to “Read, Renew, Repeat!” Together we will learn creative ways to care for our planet and ourselves.
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
- REGISTER FOR SUMMER READING Starting Thursday, June 13th, drop by the children’s desk at the library to register! You will receive a companion pack with a paper reading log, 50 stickers for daily tracking, and a starter necklace so you can earn beads as you read! Instructions for virtual tracking using BEANSTACK will also be provided.
- READ and TRACK YOUR MINUTES Find some good books and READ – listening also counts! Keep track of your minutes on the paper reading log or directly on BEANSTACK.
- BUILD a NECKLACE and MYSTERY MURAL Visit us at the children’s desk to redeem all that great reading for fun beads for your necklace! Show us your paper reading log and pick out your beads. You can trade in beads as well. Also, help us complete our mystery mural! Every time you show us your reading log, you will get a sticker to put on the mural. At the end of the summer, they mystery mural image will be revealed!
Reading is just the beginning…there are Summer Programs for Everyone!
Starting Thursday, June 20, join us for our weekly line-up of fun summer programs!
Summer Sweets & Science – Rising 4th and 5th graders are invited to join us each Monday at 4:00 PM for Summer Sweets & Science! From candy sushi to zebra cakes, come every Monday this summer, as we blend science with cooking. You’ll go home after each session with enough fun treats to share with friends and family. Registration is required and can be completed on the library’s calendar.
Reduce, Reuse, Remake – Kids ages 4 and up are invited to drop-in each Tuesday at 4:00 PM for a fun recycled craft challenge. Build a birdfeeder using an old milk carton, make an instrument out of a coffee can, or create a mobile using items found in the recycling bin. Each week is a different challenge!
Lego Club – Kids ages 4 and up are invited to drop-in each Wednesday at 4:00 PM for a LEGO Club! Each participant will get their own box of LEGO bricks to build with. Creations will be on display in the Children’s Room!
Thursday Special Events – Each week the library will host a special Thursday event. See below for details:
| Thursday, June 20, 4:00-4:45 PM | Wildlife Encounters Live Animal Show, ages 3 & up |
| Thursday, June 27, 4:00-7:00 PM | Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim, ages 4 & up |
| Thursday, July 11, 4:00-4:45 PM | Family Magic Show with Scott Martell, ages 3 & up |
| Thursday, July 18, 4:00-4:45 PM | Stuffed Animal Sleepover, all ages |
| Thursday, July 25, 4:00-7:00 PM | Turtle Rescue League, ages 4 & up |
| Thursday, August 1, 4:00-4:45 PM | Toe Jam Puppet Band, all ages |
| Thursday, August 8, 4:00-5:30 PM | Rolie Polie Guacamole Show and Ice Cream Party, all ages |
Additional Special Events!
Wednesdays, June 26, July 17 & August 7, 2:00-2:45 PM, Uke Can Do It
Calling all rising 2nd-5th graders – have you ever wanted to learn to play the ukulele but didn’t know where to start? Join Miss Amy for this fun introduction to playing using the library’s new ukulele collection! Registration is required and can be completed on the library’s calendar.
Wednesday, July 10, 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, Truck Day
Kids young and old can touch, honk, and climb the many vehicles that will be on display. Remember to bring your camera and have your picture taken sitting in a fire truck or snow plow! The first hour from 10:00-11:00 AM will be horn and siren free for the enjoyment of our littlest patrons. PLEASE NOTE: Truck Day has moved! This year’s event will be held at Ephraim Curtis Middle School located at 22 Pratts Mill Road, Sudbury, MA.
Wednesday, July 31, 4:00-7:00 PM, Re-useum: Tiny Art Show
The Goodnow Tiny Art Show is back again this summer, this year featuring art created from recycled materials. The Community Room will be transformed into a Re-useum where we will showcase tiny artwork, sample tiny food and have a not so tiny time!
Want to be a part of the show? Children and adults of all ages are encouraged to participate. You can create your artwork at home with your own recycled materials, drop by the Tinker Table outside the NOW Lab on the second floor of the library or attend one of the Reduce, Reuse, Remake challenge events where tiny materials will be available for use: June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16 or July 23, from 4:00-4:45 PM.
