WINDHAM — The Windham Public Library has several events planned this summer, starting off with the annual Summer Reading Program "Color our World". For children in grades K-4 this will kick off on June 30th. During the week of June 30th children in grades K-4 are welcome to come and register and pick up their reading packets and get a free book. Reading packets will remain available for the duration of the program also. Reading packets will include reading logs, free ice cream coupons, and other little incentives to kick off your summer reading. The program runs for 6 weeks, during this time children are encouraged to read books and log them in their reading logs. Bring those reading logs back to us weely during those six weeks and earn prizes. As long as you show us you have read, you will win a prize. Summer Reading Programs for grades 5-12 and adults will also be available. These programs will kick off after the 4th of July.
The library will also hand out weekly take and make kits to anyone who is interested in taking home a craft. The following list is this years take and make schedule (kits are available on a first come first serve basis, while supplies last):
June 30th - July 5th - Patriotic Wreaths
July 7th - July 12th - Color your own Bug Hotel
July 14th - July 19th - Glow in the Dark Whale Fortune Tellers
July 21st - July 26th - Bird Suncathers
July 28th- August 2nd - Bouncy Ball Kits
August 4th - August 9th - Horse Craft Kits
Other events that will be happening at the library are:
Abstract Acrylic Painting with Alice Tunison - July 8th, 1-3pm, ages 9 to adult
Crazy Balloon Workshop with Crazy Christine - July 11th, 1-2pm, ages 5 to adult
Outdoor Fun with Ms. Jen - July 16th, 11:00am, ages 5 and up
Fool the Eye (Ice Cream) Sundaes with Sharon Quinn - July 24th, 1:00pm, Ages 5 to adult
Book Folding with Christine Doolan - July 29th, 1-3pm, Ages 10 to adult
Drawing Horses with Alice Tunison - August 7th, 1-3pm, Ages 9 to adult
"The Horse who Lost his Color" - Author Event with Sam Clark - August 8th, 11am, Ages 3-7
Egg Carton Animal Portraits with Sharon Quinn - August 14th, 1:00pm, Ages 5 to adult
Storytime Adventures with Ms. Carol - August 19th, 11:00am, Ages PreK to 5 years
All events are free and materials will be provided. Events require pre registration as space is limited. To register for any of these events, or if you have any questions, please call the library at 518-734-4405
Library hours are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am - 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am - 1:00pm. Closed Sundays
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