Summer Reading Program
Summer has arrived in Francestown and as we turn the corner into July we are excited to begin our Summer Reading Program. We look forward to welcoming you to the library with outdoor programming. See you soon!
Summer Reading Logs
July 1st - 31st
Registration is required. We will be keeping track of our hours/books from July 1st-July 31st. A celebratory gift bag awaits all those who return reading logs by August 6th. Once reading logs are collected we will tally the hours and books then share our grand totals.
Register here for Summer Reading Log Kits. Once you are registered, kits will be available for pick-up June 29th.
https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Reading-Log-2021
Children’s Summer Book Bundles
Would you like a personalized bundle of books to read this summer? Forms are available in the Children’s Room and also included in the Summer Reading kits. We will also offer forms online.
Online registration is coming soon!
Summer Collaborative Writing Project: Animal Tales
This summer we are looking for submissions of short stories about animals. Do you have a sweet or funny story about a favorite pet or farm animal, or a surprise encounter with wildlife, or a rescue of an animal or by an animal, or some other animal story you would like to share? We are looking for authors of all ages. You may also include a photo or artwork with your submission. Submissions are due by August 6th.
Forms will be available at the library and online beginning July 1st.
Backyard Fun
Wednesdays in July at 2:00 and 4:00
Ages 3+
Join us in the backyard at the library. We have some fabulous new additions to our outdoor space which will enable us to come together for some in person fun at the library. Each week we will offer a new arts & crafts activity celebrating animals. In the event of cancellation due to inclement weather registered participants will be able to pick up the activity to go.
Spaces are limited and registration is required.
Masks are also required for our Children’s in person group gatherings.
July 7th - NH Animals: The Search Begins
Join us for a kick off of our Great NH Animal search. How many different animals will you spot this summer? Participants will receive a NH animal search kit and decorate a bookmark. Keep track of all your sightings this summer and beyond!
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/NH-Animal-Search-Begins-2021
July 14th - Pet Rocks
We will be celebrating some of the smaller creatures in the animal kingdom by making insect themed pet rocks. Will you make a ladybug, a bumblebee, or something else?
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Pet-Rocks-Summer-2021
July 21st - Colorful Animal Collages
Inspired by the art of Eric Carle and Lois Ehlert we will be using collage techniques to create colorful versions of favorite animals.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Colorful-Collages
July 28th - Clay Creature Creations
This week we will use clay to create some cool animals from the reptile and amphibian families.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Clay-Creature-Creations
Take It and Make It Kits
Each week we will also offer a limited number of Take It and Make It versions of the Backyard Fun activities for those who would rather take our project to go. These will also be available each Wednesday in July.
No registration required, available on a first come basis.
Summer Story Times
Friday Mornings in July at 10:30 a.m.
Suggested ages 3-7
Join us in the backyard for an outdoor storytime. We will share a few stories and sing a few songs together.
Spaces are limited and registration is required. Masks are also required for our Children’s in-person group gatherings.
July 9th Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Story-Time-July-9
July 16th Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Story-Time-July-16
July 23rd Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Story-Time-July-23
July 30th Register here: https://tinyurl.com/Summer-Story-Time-July-30
Games in the Garden
Tuesdays and Thursdays in July from 1:30 - 4:30
Did you know the library has a collection of games available for check out? Summer is a great time to try new games. This summer we are adding to our game collection in the Children’s Room. Each week in July we will feature a new game at the library. These will be available for play in the garden under our new gazebo on Tuesdays and Thursday afternoons during the month of July. I am picking some favorites and can’t wait to share them. Then in August they will be added to our circulation collection and available for checkout. Spaces are limited, but registration is not required.
If multiple households are present at the same time masks will be required.
We are so thankful to be able to present our outdoor programming this year in our newly outfitted backyard. Our backyard additions are made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services grant.
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