Dig Into Reading This Summer at MHL

Memorial Hall Library is celebrating reading for pleasure with summer reading programs for children, teens, and adults.  Visit the library for exciting programs, chances to win prizes, and to find great books!

Dig Into Reading

The Memorial Hall Library Children’s Room invites you to join us for a summer of fun! This summer, we will explore a variety of themes such as bugs, dinosaurs, dirt, rocks, and other “underground” things as part of the statewide summer reading program Dig Into Reading. Summer reading is a great way to keep up your child’s reading skills while having fun at the same time.  All children from birth to age 11 can participate in the reading program.  Kids can register in person at the library or register online at www.mhl.org/kids beginning Monday, June 24. Once registered, children will be able to keep track of the minutes they read and earn tickets toward some special prizes.

The Dig Into Reading Summer Reading Program is sponsored by Memorial Hall Library, the Friends of Memorial Hall Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. 

Beneath the Surface

The teen summer reading program, Beneath the Surface, is for students entering grades 6 through 12 in September.  Pick and choose how you’d like to participate:

• From July 1 through August 16, log the books you read online at www.readsinma.org/andover and earn prizes.
• Be a “volunteen!”  Applications are available at   http://mhlteenroom.tumblr.com/ and are before due June 14. Space is limited so get your application in as early as possible.  This is a great way to earn community service hours while contributing to the library.
• Attend programs.  There’s always something going on in the Teen Room.  This summer we’ll have a Robotics Workshop on July 11, Jewelry Making with Bella Beads on August 1,   Mosaic Workshop on August 9, and Manga Drawing with Andy Fish on August 19.   We will also have Crafternoons, Minecraft Mondays, Tuesday Movie Nights, and so much more!  Check our web site for the complete list of events.

Please note that teen programs are for students entering grades 6 through 12 in September.  Some events require pre-registration.  

The Beneath the Surface Summer Reading Program is sponsored by Memorial Hall Library, the Friends of Memorial Hall Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. 

Calling Adult Readers!

It’s almost summer!  Grab a book, and join the Groundbreaking Reads adult summer reading program at Memorial Hall Library.  To participate, read or listen to a book (yes, audio books count too), and log your reading online to be entered to win one of our grand prizes at the end of the summer.  The more you read, the more chances you have to win.

Groundbreaking Reads Rules

The adult summer reading program begins June 17 and runs through August 23.  Participants must be 18 or older. Register for the program at mhl.org/summerreading. Click the “Adults 2013” tab and “Sign Me Up.” Go online to log each book you read or listen to.  You will receive one prize entry for each book logged.  Sign in at mhl.org/summerreadingadults, and click the “Add/View Log” button, add your info, and save.                                                       

What Should I Read?

Anything you enjoy!  Read a favorite author, or find some new favorites.  If you’re looking for great book ideas, visit mhl.org/read for MHL staff picks, bestseller lists, book reviews, and more.

Prizes

Enter to win one of the Groundbreaking Reads themed tote bags with a $25 gift card to a local restaurant or store and other goodies. Grand prize winners will be selected on August 26.  Winners will be selected at random and will be contacted by phone or email.  MHL staff is not eligible to win.  Have fun reading this summer! Groundbreaking Reads prizes are provided by the Friends of Memorial Hall Library, Yella Grille, Orange Leaf, Quiet Pleasures Jewelry, Andolini’s, Sense of Wonder, Whole Foods Market Andover, Sauce, and Metamorphosis Art & Design.

Groundbreaking Reads is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. 

For complete summer reading information for all ages, visit www.mhl.org, or call 978-623-8401, x31 or 32.  Programs will be held at Memorial Hall Library, 2 North Main St., Andover, MA.