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Westhampton Free Library
SUMMER READING CLUB ADULT
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This summer, we are WILD about reading about the animal kingdom through the library’s “Tails and Tales” Summer Reading Program. Teens can register beginning Friday, June 11, and children, tweens and adults can register beginning Monday, June 28. There will be fun prizes and programming for all ages in this amazing summer reading program. To register, stop in the library or visit www.westhamptonlibrary.net.
Have you “checked out” our new services yet?
• Book Bundles: Are you stuck in a reading rut? Or are you just in a hurry and want to grab a few books but don’t have time to browse? Try our book bundles! Each book bundle has three books (or two books and a DVD) based around a diff erent theme (for example, “Madcap Adventures,” “When You Need a Good Cry,” “Fathers and Sons” and “Looking Back on a Long Life”). Take a look at our Book Bundles display when you visit the library and check one out! Don’t see a bundle that feels right for you? Fill out our What Should I Read Next form, and we’ll put together a bundle just for you.
• Hold My Spot: Hold My Spot allows devoted fans of certain authors to have a copy of new books automatically placed on hold. Fill out the form and pick as many authors from the list as you like. When your chosen author(s) publishes a new book, a hold will be placed on it for you automatically! Each time an author publishes a new book, the order of the hold will be randomized to ensure that all participating patrons have an equal chance to be fi rst in line.
IDEA PLACE
Kids on the Green/Screen Tuesdays, July 6-August 3, at 5:30 p.m.
Family fun activities and concerts at the Westhampton Beach Gazebo. Geared toward ages 2-8, but all are welcome. Please see our online calendar and newsletter for more information.
Wednesday Is Family Night In Wednesdays, July 7-August 25, at 5:30 p.m.
Each week, we will feature a new activity for families with children ages 5 and older.
TWEEN
Board Games Galore!
In addition to the Library of Things, you can check out one of our new board games to play with your family and friends. • Chat Reference Services: Looking for an easy way to ask a question? We now have chat reference! On the bottom right-hand side of our website, keep an eye out for the chat icon to talk to one of our librarians during library hours.
Ann Skovek Seed Library
In honor of Ann Skovek, who left a generous donation to the Library, we are off ering our Seed Library once again to card-holding library patrons. Patrons can stop by the library’s Reference Desk to “check out” an array of seed packets that are hand-stamped and come complete with growing instructions. Available seeds include vegetables, such as arugula and beans; herbs, such as basil and cilantro; and fl owers, including calendulas and nasturtiums. Limited to four seed packets each month, per household.
Movies on the Great Lawn on Monday Nights Mondays, starting July 12, at dusk
Spend an evening with the Big Screen on the Great Lawn watching everything from classics to blockbusters. Pre-bagged popcorn will be available.
TEEN
Battle of the Books Fridays, June 18-August 13, at 4:00 p.m.
Do you love reading? Do you have a competitive spirit? Then join our team for this year’s Virtual Battle of the Books! We will read six books, practice book trivia, have weekly meetings and then compete against other Suff olk County libraries in August for the title of Battle Champions! If interested, email Ms. Andrea at andrea@westhamptonlibrary.org for more information. You can pick up your books in the Teen Room. The offi cial Battle is on Saturday, August 14. Participants will have additional opportunities to earn raffl e tickets for our Summer Reading Club. Participants must be entering grades 7-9 only.
