Summer Tips

Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer in Leominster

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Leominster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. The Leominster library has so much going on this summer for kids of all ages. There truly is something for everyone! Here are some of the fun events planned for the summer in Leominster.…

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Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer in Milton

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Milton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories. Sign up for Milton Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge for kids ages 5-11! Read books, keep your school skills sharp for the summer, and win prizes. To sign up, please…

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Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer in Lowell

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Pollard Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program in Lowell, A Universe of Stories. Lowell’s Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 10th and will feature many fun events and activities. If you come to the library and check out books in…

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Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer in Nantucket

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Nantucket Atheneum’s Summer Reading Program. The Summer Reading Sign-Up for the Nantucket library’s program will be on Saturday, June 15th. Stop by the Weezie Desk to register and receive a sport pack filled with everything you need to keep track…

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Keep Your Kids Busy This Summer in Fitchburg

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Fitchburg Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories. Weekly Programs Mondays: 10:30 to 11:00 – Jane’s Storytime. Join Ms. Jane for stories, music and movement. For children of all ages. 11:30 to 12:15 – Free Lunch for children…

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Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer in Bolton

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Bolton Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories. All of Bolton Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs will begin on Tuesday, June 18th, 2019. There are programs available for kids, teens, and adults. Kids can register online to be…

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Keep Your Kid Busy This Summer in Burlington

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Burlington Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories. All 2019 reading programs for the Burlington Public Library will begin on 6/28/19 and run through 8/23/19. All children up to those in the 5th grade are eligible to participate.…

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Keep Your Kid Busy this Summer in Needham

In our Summer Reading Series for 2019, we will be featuring the summer reading programs of public libraries in different towns from all over Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Let’s take a look at the Needham Free Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, A Universe of Stories. Race in Outer Space. Each elementary school in Needham is represented by a rocket on the bulletin board in the Children’s Room. Each rocket is on its way to…

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Best Young Adult Books of Summer 2017

September is upon us and the children have gone back to school, but that doesn’t mean it’s too late to enjoy some of the best books of the summer! Check out these great young adult books released in summer 2017.  Flame in the Mist by Renée Ahdieh. The only daughter of a prominent samurai, Mariko has always known she’d been raised for one purpose and one purpose only: to marry. Never mind her cunning, which…

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Last Minute Summer Reading Tips

Does your child continually put off starting their summer reading? Does she protest that there is plenty of time and that you are being ridiculous for suggesting getting started now? Some students hate to read and will always avoid it, but even those who enjoy books sometimes resist reading in the summer. Here are some strategies you can try to help your child finish up that last minute summer reading.  These first two strategies may…

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