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One World, Many Stories

"One World, Many Stories" is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.



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@ the Jones Library

The Summer Reading Club starts on June 20th. Sign up at the Children's Desk. Read and report on 5 books. Book reports may be oral, written or artwork. Stop by for our informal Book Chats every Tuesday from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Explore One World, Many Stories with fun summer reading club crafts on Thursdays from 3 - 4 pm.
July 7 China - Chinese dragon
July 14 India - Indian rangoli art
July 21 Mexico - Mexican paper flowers
July 28 Peru - Peruvian mask
August 4 Russia - Russian star
For ages 4 - 10.

Come to the Summer Reading Club Party in the Large Meeting Room on Tuesday, August 16 at 3:00 p.m, with special entertainment by Davis Bates & Roger Tincknell. Food, fun, and prizes!

@ the Munson Memorial Library

To participate in the Munson Library's Summer Reading Club, register starting June 20 by filling out the reader's roster form - bring a picture of yourself too to brighten up the library. You will receive a book log to record the books read over the summer.

Read 10 books to receive a prize. Read 20 or more books to earn a second prize. Visit the Munson Library 10 times during the summer and earn a sticker for the ice cream visit chart to receive a coupon for a free ice cream cone!

The library staff will accept written reports and any art projects that you do over the summer. However, if you want to ask questions about the book that you have read or wish to discuss it with us, we will be happy to talk with you about it.

Please return the book logs by Friday, September 2. The Back-To-School Party will be held on Tuesday, September 6 at 4:30 pm in the garden of the Munson Library.

Children are asked to send the library post cards from your summer trips. Send them to Sue Hugus, Munson Memorial Library, 1045 South East Street, Amherst, MA 01002. Help us cover the library with post cards!

@ the North Amherst Library

Beginning June 20th, you may register at the North Amherst Library for the Summer Reading Club. Come visit us often at the library for reading and listening recommendations. You will be given a book log to record the titles and authors of the books that you read.

Story and Craft Workshops will be held for 6 Wednesdays, running from June 29 - August 3. Come on in from 4 - 5 pm to explore the world through reading and art.

All reading club members and their families are invited to our Summer Reading Club Celebration. The party will be held from 11:00 am - 1 pm on Saturday, August 20th at the Mill River Park Pavilion. Refreshments will be served, with entertainment by African Rhythms & World Music. If you read 10 books or more, you will receive a prize and a certificate to be awarded at the Reading Club Celebration.

Please return your book logs by August 13th.

This page last updated on June 14, 2011.