This year’s Summer Reading theme is “Unearth a Story!“
Children’s program: For ages 12 years and younger. Children can be signed up at the circulation desk in the Children’s Room.
Teen program: For ages 13-17. Teens can sign up at the circulation desk on the Adult Floor.
Adult program: For ages 18 years and older. Adults can sign up at the circulation desk on the Adult Floor.
All programs end on August 1st. Happy Reading!!
Week 3
July 6–July 11
Monday, 7/6 at 10:30am: Story Time
Join us every Monday to listen to stories! These story times are geared toward ages 0-6.
Tuesday, 7/7 at 5:00pm: Dino Bingo
Join us for dinosaur themed bingo and win dinosaur-themed prizes!
This program is for ages 5-12.
Wednesday, 7/8 at 6:00pm in Fernald Park: Family Night in the Park
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park! Pack a picnic dinner and set up at the park for these free, family-friendly performances.
This week features Lindsay & Her Puppet Pals!
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
pic from lindsayspuppetpals.com
Thursday, 7/9 at 3:30pm: DIY Geodes
This STEAM Thursday, grow your own geode with this simple chemistry project!
This program is for ages 8-14.
pic from interestingengineering.com
Friday, 7/10 at 10:30am: Butternut Farm Field Trip (Registration Required)
It’s Fun Friday! Meet us at Butternut Farm for a berry picking field trip. This program costs $5 per child, payable to Butternut Farm on the day of the field trip.
Please click here to register!
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Saturday, 7/11: Lego Day
Saturday at the library is Lego Day, where you can play with our big collection of Legos all day! We also have Duplos for little ones.
pic from picryl.com
⭐ Week 4
July 13–July 18
Monday, 7/13 at 10:30am: Story Time
Join us every Monday to listen to stories! These story times are geared toward ages 0-6.
Tuesday, 7/14 at 3:30pm: Dino Origami
Learn how to make folded paper dinosaurs!
This program is for ages 10-14.
pic from youtube.com (Channel: Easy Paper Origami)
Wednesday, 7/15 at 6:00pm in Fernald Park: Family Night in the Park
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park! Pack a picnic dinner and set up at the park for these free, family-friendly performances.
This week features Mr. Aaron Music!
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
pic from mraaronmusic.com
Thursday, 7/16 at 3:30pm: Pet Rocks
Join us to create your own pet rock!
For ages 5-12.
pic from playtolearnpreschool.us
Friday, 7/17 at 10:30am: Tots & Blocks
It’s Fun Friday! Spend the morning free-playing with blocks at the library! This program is great for our youngest library visitors.
pic from pickpik.com
Saturday, 7/18: Lego Day
Saturday at the library is Lego Day, where you can play with our big collection of Legos all day! We also have Duplos for little ones.
pic from picryl.com
Week 5
July 20–July 25
Monday, 7/20 at 10:30am: Story Time
Join us every Monday to listen to stories! These story times are geared toward ages 0-6.
Tuesday, 7/21 at 5:00pm: Messy Art Night!!
Prepare to get super messy at our annual Messy Art Night!! Try out flyswatter painting, volcano painting, and more messy activities!
Make sure you only wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on.
Rain date is July 28.
Wednesday, 7/22 at 6:00pm in Fernald Park: Family Night in the Park
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park! Pack a picnic dinner and set up at the park for these free, family-friendly performances.
This week features UNH’ Theatre’s Little Red Wagon Theatre!
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
pic from unh.edu
Thursday, 7/23 at 3:30pm: Snap Circuits
Learn about electricity during this STEAM activity!
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Friday, 7/24 at 11:30am: T-Rex Picnic
Bring your favorite dinosaur and a picnic lunch and join the librarians on the lawn for a picnic! There may even be an appearance of a famous library dragon!
Saturday, 7/25: Lego Day
Saturday at the library is Lego Day, where you can play with our big collection of Legos all day! We also have Duplos for little ones.
pic from picryl.com
Week 6
July 27–July
Monday, 7/27 at 10:30am: Story Time
Join us every Monday to listen to stories! These story times are geared toward ages 0-6.
Wednesday, 7/29 at 6:00pm in Fernald Park: Family Night in the Park
We’re partnering with the Farmington Rec Department to bring 4 weeks of family fun to Fernald Park! Pack a picnic dinner and set up at the park for these free, family-friendly performances.
This week, there will be a FOAM PARTY in the park! Make sure to bring a towel and a dry change of clothes!
Thank you to Meredith Village Savings Bank for sponsoring this program!
Thursday, 7/30 at 3:30pm: Lego Day
Play with our big collection of Legos! We also have Duplos for little ones.
pic from picryl.com
Saturday, 8/1 at 3:30pm: Lego Day and LAST DAY OF SUMMER READING!
Saturday at the library is Lego Day, where you can play with our big collection of Legos all day! We also have Duplos for little ones.
For Children’s Program participants: make sure you do your final weekly check-in in the Children’s Room by the end of the day today!
For Teen & Adult Program participants: make sure you get the last of your bookmarks turned in by the end of the day today!
Winners will be pulled and contacted by phone next week!
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Other Notable Upcoming Programs:
Goodwin Library & CLiF at National Night Out! Tuesday, 8/4 at 5:00pm
Thanks to the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF), we are excited to host a storytelling presentation and book giveaway with author Matt Forrest Esenwine! After his presentation, each child in attendance will be able to pick 2 brand new books. Thanks, CLiF!!
What is Summer Reading?
The Summer Reading Program is a reading challenge for all ages where participants can win prizes for reading books!
The children’s summer reading program is for ages 12 and under. Signups generally begin around the time school gets out for the summer.
The teen program is for ages 13 to 17, and the adult program is for ages 18 and older. Signups for both programs start in early June at the adult floor circulation desk.
All programs end in early August. Specific dates are always published in our newsletter and posted on our website and social media pages.
What are the prizes?
The main prize is raffle tickets. Participants earn raffle tickets that can be put towards gift card prizes of their choice! Gift cards are for local stores, restaurants, and attractions. Participants can also earn free books.