Worcester Public Library Set to Kick-Off Summer Reading Program
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Friday, June 10, 2016
GoLocalWorcester Lifestyle Team
The Worcester Public Library is set to launch their summer reading program kickoff events on June 17 and 18.
The events on Friday, June 17 will take place at all Library Branches and on Saturday, June 18 at the Worcester Public Library main branch. This year's theme is "wellness, fitness and sports."
"The 2016 Worcester Public Library Summer Reading Program will be all about healthy minds and bodies this year. This year’s nationwide Summer Reading theme encourages participants to read, play, and exercise! Both reading and healthy activity are incredibly important for the development of young learners, and the Summertime is the perfect time to find a shady spot and read for fun,” said Sondra Murphy, Youth Services Coordinator for the Worcester Public Library.
Branch Activities
On Friday, June 17, the Frances Perkins Branch will be hosting a celebration from 3 to 5 pm., the Great Brook Valley Branch will be holding their kickoff from 3 to 4:30 p.m. and the One City, One Library Branches: Burncoat, Goddard, Roosevelt, and Tatnuck Magnet, will be holding their events from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
The Main Library will host a kickoff celebration on Saturday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will feature refreshments, entertainment, games, crafts, and other family fun activities. The teen program will include Henna tattoos and a giant bowling game.
For more information and a full list of programming, click here.
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