Acadia Municipal Library: Summer reading programs
By Tricia Fischbuch
Library Manger
The latest new book arrival is a murder mystery set in London in the 1800s titled A Terribly Nasty Business by Julia Seales.
Need something for the kids to do now that school is out? The library is the place to be! We have several events planned for kids 12 & under over the summer:
First, we will be running two summer reading programs. The first one is the TD Summer Reading Club which can be found online at www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca. This site offers fun, online activities that encourage and track reading, contain colouring sheets, author and illustrator videos, and more. Pick up a notebook & registration packet at the library to get started!
Second, kids can join us for “Summer at the Library” - a weekly program that will have a story, craft, and a snack. Sessions will be held on July 10, 17, August 7, 14, & 21 from 2-3PM. This is geared to younger children but anyone ages 4-12 are welcome! We do ask that children are accompanied by a responsible caregiver.
Third, we are holding a reading contest for kids to run in conjunction with the above programs. Reading logs will be available at the library and kids can track their minutes and submit them weekly. The contest will run the same length as the “Summer at the Library” program, starting on July 10th and ending August 21st. And yes, there will be prizes! A small weekly prize for the child who read the most minutes that week and a grand prize for the reader with the most minutes read by the end of the program.
And fourth, we will be offering a few summer movies. The first one takes place Tuesday July 8th at 2PM and kids can enjoy a free snack while they watch Paddington in Peru. Parents are always welcome to join in as well.
The library will be closed for cleaning starting July 22 and will reopen August 5th.