{"id":119184,"date":"2021-06-28T10:52:14","date_gmt":"2021-06-28T14:52:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=119184"},"modified":"2021-06-28T10:54:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-28T14:54:28","slug":"summer-reading-program-for-all-ages-begins-today-at-new-woodstock-free-library","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/?p=119184","title":{"rendered":"Summer Reading Program for all ages begins today at New Woodstock Free Library"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the New Woodstock Free Library\u2019s animal-themed Summer Reading Program: Tails &amp; Tales. The program will begin Monday, June 28, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 22. There will be a contest to see which age group (pre-kindergarten, children, teens or adults) can read the most this summer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tails-and-Tales-Adult-FB-900x900.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119186\" width=\"281\" height=\"281\" srcset=\"https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tails-and-Tales-Adult-FB-900x900.png 900w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tails-and-Tales-Adult-FB-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tails-and-Tales-Adult-FB-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/madisoncountycourier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Tails-and-Tales-Adult-FB.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 281px) 100vw, 281px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Readers will receive a point for each minute they read, and can earn additional points for attending library events, with the goal of reaching 600 points over the course of the eight-week program. Prizes will be awarded to participants who reach 200 points, 400 points and 600 points.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, those who complete the program by reaching 600 points will be entered to win a $25 gift card from a local eatery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Activities that are part of the Summer Reading Program include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, June 28 @ 6 p.m. &#8211; Out of the Cage Pet Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start off the Summer Reading Program with a visit from live animals. Space will be limited so register in advance at 315-662-3134 or <a href=\"mailto:helia@midyork.org\">helia@midyork.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, July 1 @ 11 a.m. &#8211; Storytime: Bears<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about bears, then make a tear-a-bear craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 7\/8 @ 11 a.m.<\/strong> <strong>\u2013 Storytime: Llamas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about llamas, then make a llama craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Saturday, 7\/10 @ 9 p.m.<\/strong> \u2013 <strong>Outdoor Family Movie Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meet on the library lawn to watch a classic 1987 PG-rated live-action adventure movie featuring a princess, a pirate, a giant, a swordsman, a miracle worker, and a man with 6 fingers. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 7\/15 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Spoon Man Concert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jim Cruise presents music, comedy, and audience interaction in this live show for all ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 7\/22 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Storytime: Sea Creatures<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about sea creatures, then make a giant squid craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 7\/29 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Storytime: Cats &amp; Dogs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about canines and felines, then choose whether to make a dog or cat craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 8\/5 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Storytime: Sloths<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about these slow and sleepy creatures, then make a sloth craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 8\/12 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Storytime: Farm Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about animals on the farm, and make a sheep craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Thursday, 8\/19 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Storytime: Turtles<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Come listen to stories about these reptiles with shells, then make a giant turtle collage craft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Friday, 8\/20 @ 11 a.m. \u2013 Out of the Cage Pet Mobile<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll wrap up our Summer Reading Program with another visit from unique live animals. Space will be limited so please register in advance at 315-662-3134 or <a href=\"mailto:helia@midyork.org\">helia@midyork.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, June 28-Saturday, August 21 &#8211; Alphabet Animal Scavenger Hunt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find 20 of the 26 letters of the alphabet and identify the animals associated with them to win a plush animal prize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Monday, June 28-Saturday, August 21 &#8211; I Spy Animals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find all the tailed animals in our Cabinet of Creatures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most library events will be held outside, weather permitting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information about, or to sign up for, the Summer Reading Program, please contact the New Woodstock Free Library at 315.662.3134, via email at <a href=\"mailto:helia@midyork.org\">helia@midyork.org<\/a> or on the Library\u2019s Facebook page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the New Woodstock Free Library\u2019s animal-themed Summer Reading Program: Tails &amp; Tales. The program will begin Monday, June 28, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 22. There will be a contest to see which age group (pre-kindergarten, children, teens or adults) can read the most this summer. 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