Readers of all ages are invited to join the reading team this summer at the Amherst Town Library. The 2016 Summer Reading Program— ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READ! will kick off on Monday, June 20 and will provide a variety of outstand-ing activities and events. The program will run for eight weeks, and will culminate on Friday, August 12 with an Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church. For CHILDREN we will read books, earn prizes, enjoy a variety of performers, create crafts, and just have fun all summer long. Among other things, we’ll be trying to make

the town’s biggest jump rope out of plastic grocery bags!! This year, we’re challenging our readers to read 6500 hours. If they do, Miss Sarah, Miss Sue and Miss Sadie have promised to use the super-long jump rope to challenge the young readers of Amherst to a tug-of-war at the Ice Cream Social—yikes! They say they’re pretty sure they’re going to win—make sure you get a chance to pull them over the line—sign up for the program and READ!

TEENS are challenged to GET IN THE GAME at the library this summer. As in past years, we’ll offer “book bucks” for every book read or program attended, which may be used to purchase books or be entered into weekly raffles. A variety of programs will be offered throughout the summer—make sure to sign up! Miss Jane and Miss Sarah are once again challenging our teens to read 300 books—you did it last year, let’s do it again this year! If you do, we’ll celebrate the end of the program with a special event of your choice! We welcome ADULTS to live summer with our EXERCISE YOUR MIND. READ! ser ies of programs for adults. Think visits from Galileo and Chronicle’s Ted Reinstein, and more. And don’t miss your chance to win great raffle prizes with every book you read, listen to, or adult program you attend. For adult program listings see back of this newsletter.

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On Friday, August 12, from 3:30-4:30 PM, there will be an “end-of-summer-reading” Ice Cream Social at the Congregational Church. In addition to the delicious ice cream, there will also be face painting and other activities. Don’t miss this final farewell to summer. It will be an afternoon you won’t soon forget! Remember—If we reach our reading goal of 6500 hours, Miss Sarah, Miss Sue and Miss Sadie will be challenging our Amherst readers to a tug-of-war—-make sure you’re there to join in the fun!

Ice Cream Social with Miss Sarah, Miss Sue and Miss

On Your Mark, Get Set, GO REPTILES! Please register in advance for these programs, online at

www.amherstlibrary.org Please take note of suggested ages.

Museum of Science

Reptiles-up-Close Program

Wednesday, June 22 from 2:00-2:45 Come and learn about our reptile friends at the Museum of Science

Traveling Program. We’ll be looking at and learning about these

amazing animals. For children 5 years old and up.

And for a hands-on look at our local animal life, Amoskeag Fishways

will present:

Slithery, Slimy, and Scaly: Reptiles and Amphibians

Wednesday, July 13 from 2:00 to 3:30

Learn the difference between these two fascinating groups of creatures.

Hands-on activities and observation of live animals help students explore

the life cycles, adaptations and fascinating behaviors of our local snakes,

turtles, frogs and salamanders. For children ages 6 and up.

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Wed., June 22 at 10:30 AM— Toe Jam Puppet Band

Get ready for some crazy fun!! All ages welcome.

Wed., June 29 at 2:00 PM —Wildlife Encounters Meet some amazing live animals! Ages 4 and up.

Tues., July 12 at 10:30 AM — Steve Blunt —Come on down

to the library to dance and sing along with our favorite Music

Man. Loads of fun for kids of all ages.

Tues., July 19 at 10:30 AM — Miss Lindsay and her

Puppet Pals—This is a delightful show with some of the

greatest puppets you've ever seen! Miss Lindsay will introduce

you to many of her puppet pals, and tell some wonderful stories.

For kids ages 3 and up.

Thurs., July 21 at 10:30 AM—-5th Annual Pet Show! —

Sign up in the Children’s Room to bring your pet, or just come to

see everyone else’s—ribbons will be awarded! Make your pet’s

dream come true! Fun for all. Weather permitting. All ages.

Tues., July 26 at 10:30 AM — Mad Science — Come and

join us for a fantastic time with the folks from Mad Science--you'll

have some fun, and learn a lot, too! For kids ages 5 and up.

LOVIN’ the LIBRARY

Make-it/Take-it Crafts Whenever the library is open, the craft table in the Children’s Room is available, with a new craft offered every week. Come on down whenever it’s convenient for you, and your kids will have an opportunity to make a craft.

This summer we’re having our fun-filled family events at various times during the week—-so be sure to look carefully at the date/

time, so you don’t miss one! No registration is necessary for these events—but please take note of the suggested ages.

Come to one or come to them all! Here’s the line-up:

CHILDREN’S

MATINEE MOVIES

Drop in to watch a movie on our big screen. Thursdays at 2 PM. June 23 to August 11.

Bring your water bottle and a pillow, we'll provide the popcorn!

All movies are rated either G or PG.

For detailed movie listings, please

visit the library or call 673-2288.

Mondays in the Meeting Room “On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!” physical challenge activities:

Any time you drop by between 10:00 and 4:00

on Mondays, you and your kids can explore the activity that’s set up in the Johnson

Meeting Room. It might be an obstacle course, some basket-shooting, a ring toss, or a fitness activity. It will be something different every Monday---make sure to come on by and

see how well you “meet the challenge”!!

Read to Brook this summer!!

Monday, July 11 and Monday, July 25 at 2pm Our favorite Australian Shepherd and her human

friend, Monica, will be visiting the library this

summer to listen to our kids read! To register for a

“reading appointment”, call 673-2288.

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“SHIRTS AND SLICES!”

Tuesday, June 28

from 4:00—6:00 pm Kick off your summer by joining

Miss Jane and Miss Sarah to make your own beautiful tie-dye t-shirt. You bring the white t-shirt and we

provide everything else. We’ll finish up with some fresh pizza!

Ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

TEEN TABLE

CREATIONS Whenever you visit the

Teen Table this summer, you’ll find supplies there to

make a creation. The supplies will change every

week, so make sure you come in often—relax, chat quietly with a friend, and

Storytimes Family Storytimes with Miss Sadie Bring the whole family to the library to spend some quality story time with Miss Sadie. She will be sharing a variety of her favorite books aimed at the 3-6 age group, but younger and older siblings are welcome, too. 10:00 AM on Wednesdays June 29 to August 10

Storytime at Baboosic Lake with Miss Sue Pack a lunch and head down to the town beach for some stories by the water. Miss Sue will be sharing a variety of her favorite books aimed at the 3-6 age group, but all ages are welcome. Weather permitting. Noon on Thursdays June 30 to August 11

Baby Listeners (newborn-age 2) with Miss Sarah Come to the library on Friday mornings for this caregiver/child program for our youngest children. We gather for rhymes, songs, puppets, and a simple book or two. In addition to being lots of fun for the kids, it’s a great opportunity for adults to meet, chat, and have a cup of cof-fee with other caregivers of very young children! 10:30 AM on Fridays June 24 to August 12

TEEN SUMMER READING

Drop in any time your schedule permits!

GET IN THE GAME—CREATE!

Hey, teens! We know you’re reading some great books this summer—-use that to

your advantage to come in and win some of our wonderful raffle prizes. For every

book you read, you earn a “book buck”, which can be used to purchase a book from

our “Teen Readers” book cart, or to enter the Teen Summer Raffle. Miss Jane and

Miss Sarah are challenging you to read a total of 300 books. If you do, you get to

vote for the end-of-summer-reading event of your choice (more details to come).

So, come on down to the library and register for Summer Reading!!

GET IN THE GAME—CHAT!

Do you love to talk

about the books you’re reading??

Miss Jane does, too! Join her every Thursday

afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 (except July 14th and

28th) at the Teen Table in the

Young Adult area to share your

opinions, thoughts, and feelings

about books. It’s a great chance

to hang out, make a creation from

the supplies provided, and talk to

other folks who love to read!

Thursday, July 28 from 2:30-3:30

Codebreakers Treasure Hunt...warm up your

puzzle-solving skills and see if you can find the

treasure!

Ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

GET IN THE GAME—CHALLENGE!!

Thursday, July 14 from 2:30-3:30

Fun and Games—-Japan! We’ll gather to design our

own candy sushi, learn how to draw a manga character,

see how well we do in the chopstick race, and more!

Ages 10 and up. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

Come to the library this summer for a couple of programs that

will challenge your skill and reward you with lots of fun!!

Come in and enjoy one of our summer ADULT programs. Fill in an entry form for any book (or audio or eBook) you read or listen to, or attend any adult program, and you will be entered in our grand prize drawing!

Space is limited, so register early for these events. Phone 673-2288, email library@amherstlibrary.org or visit our website at www.amherstlibrary.org and select the “Community Services” tab, then click on drop down “Sign-Up for Programs.”

EXERCISE YOUR MIND. READ!

Chronicle’s Ted Reinstein Presents “Wicked Pissed: New England’s Most Famous Feuds” Wednesday, June 29 at 7 PM Ted Reinstein, native New Englander, writer, and reporter for “Chronicle,” offers us fascinating stories, some known, others not so much, from the history of New England. Bringing to life many of the fights, spats, and arguments that have shaped the area it-self—from sports to politics, food to finance, avia-tion to engineering, to bitter disputes over simple boundaries themselves. Exercise Y our Mind with a Good Old-Fashioned Feud! East Timor and Indonesia: A Turbulent History, a Peaceful Rebuilding Wednesday, July 13 at 7 PM Barry Pell, photojournalist and world traveler in 161 countries, explores the history, landscape, and fasci-nating culture of East Timor where he recently visit-ed. Located north of Australia, East Timor is one of the world’s newest nations. But its independence was hard fought—first from the Portuguese, and then from Indonesia, with whom it fought a 24-year war. Exercise Your Mind with a Trip to East Timor!

The Starry Messenger: Meet Galileo and View the Night Sky—a living history presentation

Wednesday, July 20 at 7 PM Galileo, portrayed by Physical Science and Physics teacher, and professional actor Mike Francis, “arrives” to present a public lecture on his most recent discover-ies made with his “newly” devised spyglass. After the lecture, a short guided look at the stars with our Li-brary Telescope will be offered. Exercise Y our Mind with a Little Stargazing! Chocolate: The Perfect Indulgence Thursday, July 28 at 7 PM Along with learning which chemicals elicit biochemi-cal reactions in the human brain—making chocolate the perfect indulgence—we will taste chocolate, hear of its healthy benefits, explore the various kinds, and view a few magic tricks with presenter Mike Cross, Associate Professor of Chemistry at NECC. Exercise Your Mind with a Taste of Chocolate! Flight of Remembrance: A WWII Memoir of Love and Survival Wednesday, August 10 at 7 PM Marina Dutzmann Kirsch presents the true narrative of her family’s experiences against the backdrop of WWII tragedy and devastation in Latvia, Poland, and Germany. Follow Marina’s father Rolf’s journey from Luftwaffe to a career in the emerging U.S. space pro-gram. Exercise Y our Mind with a WWII Remem-brance!

The Amherst Town Library

enjoys the support of many

local businesses for our

summer reading programs.

We encourage you to patronize

these generous members of our

community.