2022 SUMMER READING PROGRAM - HOW TO PARTICIPATE
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2022 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
• Pre-registration begins during the month of June; register
online at grotonpl.readsquared.com or in person to
receive a free book.
• Starting June 25, read and record books throughout the
seven weeks of the Summer Reading Program.
• Online tracking not your thing? Pick up the paper version of
the reading log at the Library!
@grotonpubliclibrary
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• Read up to seven books by August 12.
• Earn a badge for each book read (one per week).
Collect all seven and receive a small prize.
• Raffle tickets will be awarded for each completed book (up to
seven) for a chance to win the prize bag of your choice!
PROGRAMS & PRIZES
SPONSORED BY:
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FOR ALL AGES
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Mystic Paper Beasts
SAT., JUNE 25, 10 AM
Marya Ursin of the Mystic Paper Beasts
theater company will perform original and MON., JULY 11-AUG. 8, 1 PM
traditional tales through dance/movement, Take a break from the heat and watch
puppets, and masks. This all ages event will a family-friendly film with us this
be held outdoors, weather permitting. Funded by the Circle of Friends. summer. Bring a snack or purchase
popcorn from the Junior Friends, all
proceeds benefit the Library. Don't
Bird House Family Grab & Go Book It Around the Library forget your blanket and pillow.
• July 11: Yogi Bear
SAT., JUNE 25 THURS., JULY & AUG., 9:30 AM
• July 18: Luca
Pick up a bird house on June 25; Pick up a step log at the Library, and • July 25: The SpongeBob Movie:
available while supplies last. Bring join the monthly Circle of Friends’ Sponge on the Run
your bird house home and decorate it 150,000 step challenge! To help keep • Aug. 1: Abominable
using your own supplies and talent. you motivated, walk and chat with us • Aug. 8: Spirit Untamed
Be creative! Return your completed on Thursday mornings. In the event of
bird house by July 9. We will display inclement weather, the walks will be
them around the Library as part of cancelled. Chase's Birthday Party
our Summer Reading Program. WED., JULY 13, 11 AM-1 PM
Fun Fridays The Groton Police
2022 One Book, FRI., JULY 8-AUG. 5, 3:30 PM
Department’s service
dog, Chase, is turning 3
One Region Kickoff Kids and teens entering grades 4-12 years old! Help us
TUES., JUNE 28, 6 PM will take part in a fun activity each celebrate our favorite
(RECEPTION AT 5 PM) week. All supplies are provided on a yellow lab’s birthday
The twentieth annual One first-come, first-served basis. with crafts, cake,
Book, One Region kickoff will take • July 8: Survival Snacks and puppy cuddles.
place at the Branford House on the • July 15: 3D Printing
UConn Avery Point Campus. This • July 22: DIY Plant Pals
• July 29: Scavenger Hunt
Family Film & Fundraiser
year’s selection is Being Heumann: An
Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability by • Aug. 5: Reading Maps with DPNC SAT., JULY 16, 2 PM
Judith Heumann. Copies of the book The Junior Friends present the family-
will be available at the library. friendly film, The Bad Guys
(rated PG, 100 minutes).
Refreshments will be for
sale with proceeds to
benefit the Library. Feel
free to bring your pillows
Scholastic Book Fair and blankets as you enjoy the film
JULY 1-22 on the big screen!
Stock up on books for every reading level to benefit
the Library’s Summer Reading Program.
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FOR ALL AGES
GOSA Sheep Farm Hike Moore Woodlands Hike
SAT., JULY 16, 10 AM-12 PM WED., AUG. 3, 3:30 PM
Join us at the Groton Sheep Farm for a Join us for a guided hike with
guided family hike led by Groton Avalonia to explore their Tree Trail,
Open Space Association. Hikers identifying and learning about
should wear appropriate shoes, bring different trees as we walk. Meet at the
a water bottle, and provide their own entrance to the property off of
bug spray, if they want it. Meet at the Capstan Ave (northeast entrance,
entrance to the property on Hazelnut ample parking on street).
Hill Rd. behind Pequot Health Center.
Owls Among Us
SAT., JULY 23, 10 AM
Freedom First Wildlife Rehabilitation
Center of Waterford, CT will discuss
regional owls and how to protect
them. There will also be a meet and
greet with a live Owl Ambassador.
Paws for a Cause
AUG. 1-31
The Junior Friends are sponsoring a
summer pet food drive to benefit Summer Reading Finale: Family Magic Show
Groton Animal Control. Drop off new,
FRI., AUG. 12, 10 AM
unopened donations of dry and
canned dog food, dog treats, dry cat Help us celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a family magic show,
food, and wet kitten food. presented by Justin Mazz. This magic show is an ever-changing, fun mix of
magic, games, juggling, and more. After the show, drop by the Children's Room
for an ice cream treat. Funded by the Circle of Friends.
Chipotle Dine Out Fundraiser
TUES., AUG. 2, 4-8 PM
Dine in or order takeout at Chipotle’s
Groton location (258 Route 12) Groton Outdoor Market
between the hours of 4 and 8 p.m.
SAT., AUG. 6, 9 AM-1 PM
Show the fundraiser flyer to your
server when you place your order. The Library and Thrive 55+ are teaming up to present
Chipotle will donate 33% of your sale our second annual Groton Outdoor Market! There will
to the Library! Order online for be crafts, antiques, art, household items, and baked
pickup with code: NWC3VBP goods for sale. The Library will have a "name your
own price" book sale. Bring a blanket or chair and listen to music in the shade.
PROGRAMMING MAY BE AFFECTED OR CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19.
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CHILDREN TEENS ADULTS
Babies & Books Teen Volunteer Office Hours Not Your Mother’s
MON., JULY 11-AUG. 8, 10 AM & Button Making Book Group
Babies ages birth-2 will enjoy nursery THURS., JUNE 30-AUG. 11, 2 PM WED., 6:30 PM
rhymes, simple stories, songs, finger Get to know fellow volunteers, make A book group for Millennials and Gen
plays, and movements. Open playtime buttons, and brush up on our Z-ers ages 21 to 40. We will socialize,
will be offered after storytime. volunteer training. Office hours are try various activities or games, and of
not required, but count towards an course, talk about books!
Evening Storytime additional hour of volunteer service. • June 29: “Read the Rainbow:
MON., JULY 11-AUG. 8, 6:30 PM
LGBTQIA+”
This cozy storytime is perfect for Teen Camp Crafts • July 27: “Beyond the Beaten Path”
families who visit the Library in the THURS., JUNE 30-AUG. 11, 3 PM
evening. We will share stories, Drop in for crafts that take you off the
rhymes, and songs, all before bedtime. beaten path and into the great
GPL Book Group
outdoors! All supplies provided. TUES., 6:30 PM
Summer Camp Crafts Copies of the monthly book selection
TUES., JUNE 28-AUG. 9, 10 AM Can You Beat the Librarian? are available at the Library.
Children are welcome to drop in to TUES., 5:30 PM (NO AUG. 2) • July 12: Migrations by
make a craft, available while supplies Join us on Tuesdays for a different Charlotte McConaghy
last! Recommended for ages 4 and up. board game, and see if you can beat • Aug. 9: Transcendent
Miss Jessa or Miss Lindsey. Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi
Sing & Stomp
WED., JULY 6-AUG. 10, 10 AM Explorer’s Club
Join us for an active, music-enriched WED., 3:30 PM
Senior Cinema
program open to all! Sing & Stomp is a JUNE. 29, JULY 6 & 20, AUG. 3 TUES., 9:30 AM
noisy half hour of songs, dance, and JULY 12 & AUG. 9
fingerplays; no registration necessary. Download the iNaturalist app or visit
the website to start identifying the Seniors, join us for an early-bird
showing of a movie, freshly-popped
Preschool Stories insects, plants, and animals you see.
popcorn, and ice-cold lemonade.
THURS., JULY 7-AUG. 11, 10 AM Stop in on alternating weeks to see
what we’ve found, troubleshoot any • July 12: West Side Story (2021)
Children ages 3-5 are welcome to join problems, and do a fun activity. • Aug. 9: Death on the Nile (2022)
Miss Andrea for stories and songs!
STEM Grab & Go Club 306 C.O.F. Monthly Meetup
WED., 3:30 PM
THURS., JULY 7-AUG. 11 JULY 13 & 27, AUG. 10 & 24 SAT., JULY 16, 9:30 AM
Children ages 5 and older can pick up A social group for teens and tweens Stop by and learn about all of the
a grab & go bag with all the supplies that celebrates and supports the wonderful things the Circle of Friends
needed to complete a STEM activity. LGBTQ+ community. Looking for do to support our Library. We would
Build it yourself with the included resources? Check out books with the love for you to become an active
instructions or follow along with the Dewey Decimal number: 306.76! member—it's free to join!
4-H representatives on YouTube.
Library Helper Day Fitch Summer Book Club Galaxy Wood Slice Painting
THURS., AUG. 4 & 18, 6 PM TUES., JULY 26, 6 PM
• THURS., JUNE 30, 10:30 AM
• FRI., JULY 29, 10:30 AM Get your summer reading done at the All supplies provided. Space is
Library! Copies of the books are limited; registration required. 14+
During this busy hour, the Junior available for check out in Teenscape.
Friends will assist Library staff in a Ask Miss Jessa for more details.
variety of projects.
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