Post on 13-Mar-2021
Join one of the Saturday Book Club for Kids
The first 15 kids who sign up will receive a FREE copy
of the month’s book provided by the
the Friends of the Pawtucket Public Library.
Best for kids in grades 3-5 but all young readers are welcome.
June 3rd The Dancing Pancake by Eileen Spinelli
July 15th Clara Lee and the Apple Pie Dream by Jenny Han
August 26th Windblowne by Stephen Messer
Registration for each book begins at the previous month’s book club session at
11am in the Children’s Library.
Free Summer lunches will once again be held
in the Caidin Room in the Children’s Library!
Available to all kids and teens.
Exact dates and menu to be announced.
Receive a free book at
lunch thanks to ...
www.pawtucketlibrary.org
Summer 2017
The statewide Rhode Island Summer Reading Program is supported by the RI Office
of Library and Information Services with funds from the Institute of Museum and
Library Services, and the Pawtucket Red Sox, . Local support includes RI Children's
Librarians, the Friends of the Pawtucket Public Library, McDonalds, and the
Pawtucket Library’s Caidin Fund..
Children of all ages can be Summer Readers. Sign-ups start Tuesday June 27. There will be early registration at the kickoff party on Monday, June 26
The goal: read twelve hours or more during the summer.
Summer Readers… Read on their own or with family and friends
Record the number of minutes/hours they read Report three times at the library or bookmobile
Receive free admission passes and prizes!
All reading counts including whole books, chapters, reading list books, magazines, comic books, graphic novels,
newspapers, audio books , EZone e-books and anything else that has a title and an author.
Reach your reading goal and enter to win!...
Summer Readers who reach the reading goal will receive a certificate completers gift bag and also be able to enter the Tuesday August 15 raffle (you do not need to be present to win). There is a separate raffle and prize for the
Alternative Readers.
Summer Reading Program runs from 6/27 to 8/21.
www.pawtucketlibrary.org
Your Favorite Programs Continue During the Summer!
Family Movie Night
First Wednesday of the month @ 6:00pm
Campbell Library Auditorium
Children with their families are invited to watch a free movie (rated G
or PG). Kids 9 or older may attend without a caregiver.
LEGO Club
Every Friday 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Bring your imagination, we'll provide the LEGOs.
Drop in! Free with no registration.
Registration encouraged, but not required.
Call the Children’s Librarian to register at
725-3714 x209 or email to
childrens@pawtucketlibrary.org.
Story times run approximately 45 minutes
Infant Story time Class-For ages newborn to 24 months
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. (No class June 8, June 15)
Toddler Story time Class-For ages 2 & 3 years old
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. (No class Jun 7, Jun 14)
Preschool Story time Class—For ages 3 to 5 years old
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. (No class June 6, June 13, July 4 )
Music With Mr. Rowland
Thursdays @ 10:30 a.m. August 24 & 31
Minecraft Club
Every other Monday from 3 pm to 5 pm
in the Learning Center
June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24, and August 28
Sensory Autistic Spectrum Story Time Class
Thursdays, July 6th through August 10th
2:00-3:00 p.m.
Library Campbell Auditorium
Families with young children on the Autism Spectrum are invited to
participate in a six-week story time class. This weekly program includes
picture schedule, sensory activity, and fun stories! Children of all ages
welcome. No registration required.
For a social story, please email Maria at mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org
Sensory Programs
Sensory Friendly Movies
Monday, July 31 and August 28
6:00 p.m.
Library Campbell Auditorium
Families with children on the Autistic Spectrum Disorder and other
special needs are invited for a free movie at the library! The lights will
be dim and the sound will be turned down. Children of all abilities are
welcome. Get up, Dance, Sing and Shout during the Movie. Bring a
snack, and enjoy the show! No registration required.
For a social story, please email Maria at mcotto@pawtucketlibrary.org
www.pawtucketlibrary.org
Great for pre-readers and activity reading
21 fun activities that incorporate reading Many of the activities can be completed during
Library Story Classes (10:30 am every Tues, Wed,
&Thu)
Check-off each activity as you complete them
Report (if you want) up to three times for admission passes and prizes.
A special completer’s bag will be given to the
children that complete all 21 activities. Raffle drawing for kids that completed all 21
activities on August 15 (you do not need to be
present).
Pre-School/Activity log Examples:
Read a princess book or a superhero book found on our Pinterest board.
Read a bilingual
book (English /
Spanish) from our
Bilingual Children’s
section.
Find this
spine
label Put a puzzle together with your child.
Monday, June 26th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party—Fiddle N’ Fun Fiddle N' Fun brings play to learning and learning to play! Singing,
listening games, movement, instruments and music learning experiences
with certified music educator Joel Beauchemin. Attendees may
preregister for summer reading!
Wednesday, July 12th at 10:30 a.m. Special Musical Story Class with Katie Fairhead Join Miss Katie for an interactive music performance. Kids will get join
the fun by helping sing and write the songs; keeping rhythm by playing
percussion; and dancing!
Monday, July 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Special Thanks to Mr. Provenzano and Golden Arch Enterprises!
Tuesday, August 1st at 10:30 a.m. Warm and Fuzzy Animal Adventures Warm and Fuzzy Petting Zoo! Come pet, swaddle, and feed fuzzy friends
like bunnies, Guinea pigs, ferrets, chinchillas, ducks, hens and a rooster,
tortoise, and goats. All ages welcome.
Friday, August 18th at 3:00 p.m. Animal World Experience Home is Where the Heart Is: How are the homes animals build like our
homes? From lizard lounges to millipede mansions, learn about the
shelters animals build and use.
Monday, August 21st at 6:00 p.m. Summer Reading Program Finale Party -Polynesian Dance Back by popular demand! Miss Lola will perform a variety of dance styles
from Polynesia as we learn about music, props, and costuming. Kids will
learn fun choreography, too. The finale party raffle will happen during the
performance. You do need to be present to win this raffle.
All programs will be in the Library Auditorium and are sponsored by the Caidin Fund and the Office of Library and Information Services.
Summer Calendar of Children’s Programs & Events
JUNE
Mon. 6/26 6:00 –7:30pm Summer Reading Kick-off party with
Fiddle N’ Fun. (pre-registration starts after program)!
Tues. 6/27 ALL DAY Sign-ups begin
JULY
Tues. 7/4 Library Closed Independence Day
Wed. 7/5 6:00- 7:30pm Family Movie Night
Mon. 7/10 3:00– 5:00pm Minecraft Club
Wed. 7/12 10:30 –11:30am Music Story Class with Katie Fairhead
Sat. 7/15 11:00 – 12:00pm Book Club-Clara Lee & the Apple Pie Dream
Mon. 7/17 2:00—2:30pm Ronald McDonald!
Mon. 7/24 3:00– 5:00pm Minecraft Club
AUGUST Tues. 8/1 10:30-11:30am Warm and Fuzzy Animal Adventures
Tues. 8/1 5:00—6:00pm Read to Tinker Bell and Wendy
Wed. 8/2 6:00-7:30pm Family Movie Night
Sat. 8/12 all day Last Day to Report
Mon 8/14 all day Library Closed (Victory Day)
Tue 8/15 Completer’s Raffles do NOT have to be present
Wed 8/16 10:30 am Mr. Rowland Music Show
Fri 8/18 3:00 pm Animal World Experience
Mon 8/21 1:30 –4:00 pm Solar Eclipse
Mon 8/21 6:00 pm Finale party-Polynesian Dance
Thu 8/24 10:30– 11:15 am Mr. Rowland Music Show
Sat 8/26 11:00 –12:00 pm Book Club– Windblowne
Mon 8/28 3:00– 5:00 pm Minecraft Club
Thu 8/31 10:30-11:15 am Mr. Rowland Music Show