Summer Program in full swing ....

Well, we're off to a great start, with more than 400 kids already registered for the Summer Reading Program! As usual, the Treasure Chest of prizes is VERY popular with our young readers who are busy tracking the time they spend reading. And teens are submitting book reviews for their chance to win prizes, too, in a special teen-only weekly raffle.

Last night's Pajama StoryTime was a success, with several families attending in PJs to enjoy stories followed by a snack of milk & cookies!

"Read-to-the-Beat", the book group for ages 6-9 started yesterday, at Memorial School, with lots of happy readers leaving with a book to read and a very noisy kazoo they each created from a cardboard tube, wax paper, and lots of imagination!
(THANK YOU to all the parents who helped with that activity, especially Erin Alcott! I could NOT have pulled that off without her!)
We'll make a different musical instrument each week!

There's still time to register for "The Beat Goes On" the book group for 9-12 year olds. This group will actually be more of a theater workshop/drama class than just a book group! Participants are asked to read the 2000 Newbery Medal Winner, Bud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis and come to the first session on July 11 prepared to discuss the book and work on creating a skit based on the characters and story. This group will be directed and facilitated by Upton resident Jennifer Jo Davis. Please call the library for more info!

Looking for things to do this Summer?
Don't forget to check the list of
COUPONS
available at the Library!
Save money at lots of fun places all over Massachusetts this Summer!

Lil' Folk Farm

Just a reminder that
Lil' Folk Farm
will be visiting Upton today,
from 1-3pm,
outside at the library!

(Don't forget your cameras!)

FREE coupons for Summer Reading Program Participants!

In addition to all of our regular museum passes, sponsored by the Friends of the Upton Town Library, we also have a bunch of limited-time-only discount coupons for lots of fun places all over the state!

For a list of sponsors who have donated coupons to the 2007 Massachusetts Statewide Summer Reading Program, click here.

Coupons are free, and available for the asking, beginning on June 12, until August 18. Each coupon has its own expiration date and 'rules' so be sure to read it carefully when you receive it.

Summer Updates!!

In addition to all the great events happening in JUNE, here are a few more dates to remember:

Tuesday, June 12: stop by and meet the Friends of the Upton Town Library ~ chat, have some coffee and find out how you can help! (This is also the first day to register for the Summer Reading Programs!) Hope to see you there!
(Keep an eye out for the Friends Newsletter, arriving in Upton mailboxes this week!!)

Don't Forget to come visit with Arthur on Friday, June 15th! 2-4pm

Just added:

Tuesday, June 26: Pajama StoryTime!
Come to the Library at 6:30 for a very special storytime.
Wear your PJs and bring a blankie! Cookies & Milk will be served.