SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM 2019
REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 10th
Register online HERE or download the Beanstack App from the app store to register and log reading and activities!
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT
THE NEW ONLINE PROGRAM AND APP
What is the Early Literacy (Ages 0 – 4 years old) Summer Program?
What is the Kids ( K – 6th Grade) Summer Program?
How to Instruction Video for New Summer Reading Program
OUT OF THIS WORLD!
SUMMER PROGRAM EVENTS HERE
ROVER IS ROAMING!
We have a tortoise hiding around town this year! Keep an eye out for him in shop windows and see what book he is reading! Come back sometime that week to tell us and get entered into a raffle for fun local foods and activities.
Starts June 11 and ends when he’s raffled off on August 13th at the summer celebration. He moves every Tuesday!
ANNUAL BOOKMARK CONTEST
What story would you tell the universe?
Create a bookmark using the template below based on a story! Work can be done in any 2D medium and must be original! Bookmarks will be professionally printed and given away at the end of the summer! All ages from Pre-K to adult are welcome
DEADLINE IS AUGUST 1st
Bookmark Contest 2019 Template and Submission Form
This form can also be picked up in the library
Math is just as important as reading to keep learning over the summer! Check out the Bedtime Math website or download the app to get a daily math problem that is good for all ages!
Books and audio you can take with you…24/7
Online books to read and listen:
You can download Libby from the app store and access all the ebook, audiobooks you want and read or listen to them right on your device! Just search for the Merrimack Valley Consortium
Did you know that you can get a FREE online Boston Public Library card and take advantage of all their online audio, ebooks, and databases?
Open to all residents of Massachusetts!
E-CARD REGISTRATION
LISTEN TO A PODCAST!
One of the game board challenges is to listen to a podcast! This great short radio-like shows can be packed with tons of information or delightfully silly stories for all ages!
Check out this PODCAST LIST lists to get you started!
Article about the benefits of podcasts and recommended episodes!
Links About Summer Reading
Tips to Prevent “Summer Slide” Learning Loss
CA Library on Importance of Summer Reading
Importance of Reading over the Summer
Don’t Stress About Summer Reading
Preschool Summer Suggestions from Curious George
Universe of Stories is sponsored by your local library, Amesbury Youth Funding, Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, Friends of the Amesbury Library, and local businesses.