Summer Reading Program events at the Westford Library

All events are free and open to the public. Call 878.5639 for more information.

The Summer Reading Program includes a variety of programs for children and families. Young children and toddlers are also encouraged to join the program because books shared aloud count too!

Come and pick up your basset hound reading log to keep track of the books that you have read over the summer. Visit the library any time this summer starting June 22 to sign up. List all the "tails" you've read, get a paw print stamp, and bring your reading log to the library each visit. Don't forget to come to all of the events hosted over the six weeks that center around the TELLING TAILS theme. The summer is a great time to catch up on all of those animal "tails" you haven't had a chance to read yet.

The library has books about cats, llamas, snakes, guinea pigs, and how to be your dog's best friend. Check 'em out.

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WEEKLY EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS
· Telling Tails
At 1 pm every Wednesday the librarian will be reading The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame. If it is nice we will read on the Common under the tree. The last day we will watch the film in the library. This program is best for school aged children and good listeners.

· Weekly Storytimes
From 10:30-12 pm every Thursday (June 24-July 29) we will read stories and do a fun project.

1. Curious George's scavenger hunt- Curious stories and a curious hunt in the library.
2. Wormy tails-Wait a minute worms don't have tails! We'll be making a wormery for the library.
3. Pet rock day-Every kid wants to own a pet so today we will collect and make our own.
4. Fishy tails-Something smells fishy in here! Let's make an aquarium and fish for the library.
5. Doggy tails-Fluffy and Spot need to eat. Today we'll make some puppy chow that we can all eat!
6. Pet bug day-Yikes, bugs! Yep, bring in a bug and we'll make terrariums for them all to live in.

SPECIAL EVENTS DESCRIPTIONS

· Saturday, June 26 at 10 am
PET SHOW/PARADE
Kids, bring any critter to this show and parade as long as it is caged, leashed, or stuffed. Prizes will be given to all animals incl. B&J coupons! Pre-registration is encouraged (at the library). Special guest Dr. Vrba, local veterinarian will be there! Meet at the gazebo.

· Saturday, July 3 at 1 pm
FLOAT BUILDING PARTY
Today we will make the 4th of July library float that will be a part of the Sunday parade around the Common.

· Tuesday, July 6 at 3 pm
ORRGLE HILL LLAMA FARM
Meet at the library for a visit to the llama farm on Old Stage Road. We will take a tour, pet the llamas and sheep, and learn about the animals.

· Saturday, July 17 at 10 am
NATIVE AMERICAN FOLKTAILS
Join Carol Winfield, storyteller, with her legends and live wild animals inspired by certain Native American folktales. Meet at the Common gazebo.

· Tuesday, July 20 at 2 pm
RUTLAND ENCORE Lion Stories
Rutland 7th-12th grade summer drama club presents this fantastic live show completely created and run by the students. Meet at the Common gazebo.

· Saturday, July 31 at 3 pm
SUNDAE FEAST
Ice cream for all of our hard work at reading this summer. This final party includes a certificate ceremony for all participants.