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SUMMER READING AT THE Nahant Public Library

May 1, 2008

For immediate release:

Children’s Summer Reading Program at the Nahant Public Library

by Rita Stepanova, Children’s Librarian

            Nahant Public Library (15 Pleasant St., Nahant) invites the community to the Children’s Summer Reading Program “Wild Reads at Your Library.”    The Library offers a variety of educational and entertaining programs for young patrons of all ages.

            The celebration of the Summer Program begins with the HiTop Magic’s – Jonathan Dark’s Flea Circus-Magic Show “Catch the Reading Bug!” -  on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 3:00 p.m.

            Then, the Nahant Public Library presents John Root’s educational program “Insects Inside and Out” on Wednesday, July 2, at 11:00 a.m.  Subsequently, Mad Science® of Greater Boston amazing interactive workshops: “Life in the Sea,” “Earthworks,” and “Super Structures” take place on Wednesdays, July 9, 16, and 23, at 10:30 a.m.  Next, the Parents’ Choice Award winning performers Davis Bates & Roger Tincknell welcome the kids to the concert “Wild about Reading: A Celebration in Story & Song “ on Wednesday, July 30, at 10:00 a.m.

            The Nahant Public Library concludes the celebration of the Summer Reading Program 2008, presenting Matt Gabriel’s “Animal World Experience” with live exotic animals, on Thursday, August 14, at 3:00 p.m.

            During the summer, the new story hour program “Read with Your Kids” for children, aged 2 to 5, is available on Thursdays, at 11:00 a.m.  Parents can call in advance (one week) to request the books they would like to read to the group of children, meet other parents and children, and have funny children’s book discussions. 

            As  usually, the Nahant Public Library offers a book collection for any sphere of interest, age, and taste. Please look for our postings and updates about other summer reading activities.

            To participate in the Summer Reading Program, please call or walk in to register and pick up your Reading Record form. Borrow books to read, fill out your Reading Record (which is short and simple), bring it to the library, and collect your prize, such as bookmarks, special pencils, or coupons for discounted admission to museums, zoos, and other educational and entertaining places. Certificates will be awarded to active participants who read 20 or more books.  A winner obtains a grand surprise. 

            “Wild Reads” materials are sponsored by the Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The Nahant Public Library is grateful to the Friends of the Library and the Nahant Cultural Council for financial support.  All programs are free for the community.