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Last Day of Summer Reading
It’s Reading Cats n’ Dogs members: be sure to log your reading with us by 5pm tomorrow, Saturday August 28th. You can stop by the library or use our online form. Our last weekly raffle drawing will be on Monday.
Great job on all your reading this summer!
Storytime at the Parker Tavern
Wednesday August 25, 2010
11:30 – Noon
Pack a lunch and join us on the lawn of the Parker Tavern for a special storytime.
Free. No registration necessary. For children ages 4 to 7 and their caregivers. Sorry, no raindate.
The Parker Tavern is at 103 Washington St. in Reading. Map
End of Summer Band Concert & Picnic
Thursday August 26, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Bring your dinner to the front lawn of the Library and enjoy live music by the Woburn City Band!
Free. No registration required. For families of all ages.
Preschool Films
Friday, August 13, 2010
10:15-10:45 am
Stop by the Meeting Room for a screening of preschool-friendly films. For preschoolers through Grade 2, with an adult. No registration necessary.
This week’s film: Bark, George… and more doggie tales
Vehicle Day
Tuesday August 17, 2010
7:30 – 9:30 AM
Join us for this extremely popular annual event. Visit the Reading Public Library Parking Lot and get up close to lots of trucks, diggers and emergency vehicles. Children, bring along a grown-up. Grown-ups, bring along a child! And don’t forget the camera!
This event will be held “rain or shine.”
Stuffed Animal Pet Show
Thursday, August 12, 2010
7:00 – 8:00 pm
Bring in your favorite stuffed animal pet to show it off! Be ready to tell us about it and let it be on display. “Vets” will be available for Well Pet checkups.
Free. No registration necessary. For ages 5 and up. (Meeting Room)
Chippy!
Flat Chippy, Chumley’s paper cousin, has seen some great sights this summer with many Reading families. Head to our Flat Chippy’s Adventures post to see an interactive Google map of where he’s been and to listen to some podcasts recorded by Chippy’s friends.
It’s not too late to get your own Chippy! Stop by the Children’s Room desk for a Flat Chippy and an instruction sheet.
Build a LEGO Pet Pictures
We had a great time at our drop-in LEGO program. Check out all the amazing creations that were built!
Build a LEGO Pet
Wednesday July 28, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Drop-in to build a pet using LEGO blocks provided by the library. Create a LEGO version of your real pet, or design an imaginary animal you think might make a fun pet. LEGO blocks do not go home; participants will have the chance to describe their pet and have a picture taken for an online slideshow.
Free. No registration necessary. For ages 5 and up. (Meeting Room)
Dog Show
Wednesday July 21, 2010
6:30 – 8:00 pm
POSTPONED. New Date and Time: Thursday July 22nd, 2:30-4:00pm
Do you have an adorable puppy? Or a dog who has an amazing talent? Register your family dog to participate in our dog show and parade, which will take place on the front lawn of the library. Costumes are optional. Every dog will get his or her chance to have the spotlight! Everyone is invited to watch the show; you do not need to have a dog participating to come watch the parade.
Rain date is July 22nd from 2:30 – 4:00 pm. Register by stopping by the Children’s Room or calling 781-942-6705.