“Go Green” Summer Reading Program
The Summer Reading Program has begun. This year's theme is “Go Green”, and we have lots of fun reading incentives and programs planned. For all ages.
- Ages 3 – 7 Sign up in the children’s room.
- Ages 8 and up Sign up and record your reading online at http://iread.evanced.info/merrimac/sr/homepage.asp.
Summer Calendar
July 12 • Monday
Sign up begins for Traveling Tide Pool Program.
July 13 • Tuesday
The Green Apple Kids Band
10:30 – 11:30 AM Set in the imaginary world of the Green Apple Orchard, this program combines music and puppets to inspire kids to take care of our planet. Ages: 2 – 8.
July 15 • Thursday
Family Movie
7:00 – 9:00 PM Come and enjoy a free night at the movies with us. Wear your P.J.s (optional), bring a pillow and blanket and we’ll supply the snacks! For families with children ages: 5 and up.
July 20 • Tuesday
Creative Movement
10:30 – 11:30 AM Creative Movement with Lori Hardacker from Dance Parties and Fitness in Motion. Lori is back, for an hour of dance, fitness, and high energy fun! Ages: 2 – 6.
July 22 • Thursday
Frisbee Show and Playshop
4:00 – 5:00 PM Frisbee Show and Playshop with two time World freestyle Champion Todd Brodeur. Watch and learn the coolest Frisbee tricks, then after the show you’ll have a chance to purchase an autographed Frisbee from Todd. For families with children ages: 5 and up.
July 26 • Monday
Sign up begins for Mosaic Workshop.
Go Green Origami Workshop
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Artist Laura Greggis will show participants how to use recycled materials to fold origami projects such as pencil holders, cups, hats, birds, insects and more! Ages: 8 and up.
July 28 • Wednesday
Traveling Tidal Pool from the Blue Ocean Society
2:00 – 3:00 PM Experience live tide pool animals and plants without leaving the library! You may see: crabs, sea stars, mussels, periwinkles, and more. Sign up begins July 12. Ages: 5 and up.
August 3 • Tuesday
UNH’s Little Red Wagon Theater and Dance Department
6:00 – 7:00 PM UNH’s Little Red Wagon Theater and Dance Department present “Jack and the Beanstalk and the Two-Headed Ogre”. Families welcome! Ages: all ages.
August 5 • Thursday
YO-YO Show with John and Rebecca Higby
7:00 – 8:00 PM John and Rebecca have appeared on David Letterman, hold a Guinness World record, a 2008 YO-YO World Champion title, and have performed in 18 different countries. Families welcome! Ages: all ages.
August 6 • Friday
Summer Reading program ends. Time to turn in your reading logs!
August 12 • Thursday
Mosaic Workshop with Leslie Doherty from Ways of Color Studio
This is a free program and all materials will be supplied. Class sizes are limited to 12 participants for each session. Sign up begins July 26.
- 2:00 – 3:00 PM “Sun catcher” project. Ages: 8 – 11.
- 3:30 – 5:30 PM “Mosaic Mirror” project. Ages: 12 and up.
Summer Reading Program Sponsored by: Your local library, Massachusetts Regional Library System, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
“This program is supported in part by a grant from the Merrimac Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.”
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