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Williamsburg Public Libraries
PO Box 772 2 Williams St
Williamsburg 01096
413-268-7472
Children, Teens and the “Growns” all to enjoy Summer Reading this year at Meekins
For the first time the Williamsburg Libraries will offer not one, not two, but three summer reading adventures.
On June 25th at 1:00 pm the fantastic family crowd pleaser Tim Van Egmond will help kick off this summer’s reading programs for children, teens and adults “One World, Many Stories”, “You Are Here”, and Novel Destinations, these programs explore countries and cultures from around the globe through reading, viewing and listening. Sign-ups for children, teens, and adults start at 12:30 on Saturday the 25th of June.
Tim Van Egmond weaves together tales, tunes, and songs – from the rib-tickling to the spine-tingling to the heart-warming. MUSIC flows in and around his stories through his singing and playing on a wide variety of traditional instruments, including hammered and mountain dulcimers, guitar, conga drum, and limberjack (a dancing wooden puppet that taps out a rhythm on a paddleboard). His dramatic use of VOICE and MOVEMENT brings stories vividly to life, and his gift of encouraging PARTICIPATION makes for high-spirited and engaging programs.
All three reading programs can be accessed online. Write reviews; keep track of your reading and more. Come to the library, sign up, and hear more about our online program and the many activities and prizes we have prepared for you this summer!
One World Many Stories~ On August 11th Meekins will sponsor a ROCKET LAUNCH workshop for ages 10 and up. Watch for more information on this and other special summer activities.
Teens~ You Are Here! ~ Pre-teens and teens will enjoy an out of this world movie series Saturdays in July at 5:00, snacks, movie and friends. What could be better! Watch for dates to create super-duper sandwiches during the sandwich making marathon. In August teens will hold a barbeque on the patio at Meekins and enjoy listening to music and playing games.
Novel Destinations ~Older than 20, the perpetual 39, or just plain grown-up? Join “Novel Destinations” Meekins first ever adult summer reading program. Tired of seeing the kids have all the fun? It’s your turn now! Program members will have fast access to Roland Merullo’s July 5th release “The Talk-Funny Girl” as well as Anne Patchett’s new book, “State of Wonder” and other popular titles. Play Destination Bingo and win prizes, Read a lot and win more! Travel the world this summer from your library in Williamsburg. Kick-off for Novel Destinations begins when you sign up from June 25th on at the Meekins Library.
Special prizes are already on hand thanks to the Friends of the Williamsburg Libraries and ACME SURPLUS in Northampton.
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