Summer literacy programming set to begin in Upper River Valley
By Hannah MacFarlane
Wondering how to keep your kids occupied while school is out for the summer? Libraries in our area have many programs for children to educate and amuse them during the summer break. The River Valley Sun spoke with several representatives from libraries in the Upper River Valley to get all the details on their summer plans.
NACKAWIC-MILLVILLE
Nackawic Public Library also has a fun-filled summer in store. According to SRC Activity Leader Maddie Crabbe,
“The library is gearing up for liftoff with our junior astronauts for this year’s Summer Reading Club,” said SRC leader Maddie Crabbe. Their theme is also ‘Limitless Reading.’ Crabbe said the library staff are working hard to prepare for the launch, and she can’t wait to guide readers on a journey through space, time and imagination.
“From galaxies far, far away to the wonders of our planet Earth, junior astronauts will rocket through stories of adventure, curiosity, and discovery,” explained Crabbe.
Weekly storytimes begin Wednesday, June 25; preschool storytime is at 10:30 a.m., and school-aged storytime is at 2:30 p.m. Other programs the Nackawic Public Library offers are Creativity Camp, Taste Buds Cooking Camp, STEAM camp, and Family Book Walks on the Nackawic Nature Trail.
WOODSTOCK
The L.P. Fisher Public Library in downtown Woodstock has a variety of fun activities for all age groups, from toddlers to seniors. Summer Reading Club (SRC) Activity Leader Hailey Nason said they’ve got something for everyone.
The summer reading club runs from June 25 to Aug. 15. This year’s theme is limitless reading and outer space. Their launch party will be Saturday, June 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. They’ll also host a closing party on Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2 to 4 p.m. For further information or to register, visit https://www.src-cle.ca/participate/.
HARTLAND
The Dr. Walter Chestnut Library in Hartland will host various summer activities for readers of all ages. They encourage children to read, or their guardians read to them, for at least 20 minutes daily in the summer. Join their summer reading club, Launching into Space. Children can come and register to get their summer reading log books, bookmarks, and stickers at the library.
Additionally, there will be a Lego club for children on June 21 at 10:30 a.m. There will be several more space-themed events, including painting the planets on June 25 from 2 to 3 p.m., Spacetacular Storytime on June 27 at 10:30 a.m., and a Movie in the Library: Escape from Planet Earth with snacks and drinks provided on June 28 at 1:30 p.m. The library also hosts a STEAM Club on July 2 from 2 to 3 p.m.
FLORENCEVILLE-BRISTOL
The Andrew and Laura McCain Library in Florenceville-Bristol will be ‘blasting off’ their summer reading club on Thursday, June 26, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with fun, games, and more.
The library staff will be preparing readers for a galactic journey. You have to be registered for the summer reading club to attend, so give them a call at 506-392-5294 or email bibliocarletonnorthlib@gnb.ca
SOUTHERN VICTORIA
The summer reading club’s Space Carnival summer reading kick-off will take place at the library on Thursday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Join them for fun, games, treats, and prizes. This is a free event.
For more information on any of the programs we’ve listed, check out their social media pages – all libraries in our region have active Facebook pages, or visit their websites for more information.
