Summer reading programs from Sanbornton Public Library

SANBORNTON — Readers of all ages are invited to participate in our “Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program with a host of fun events and an engaging reading incentive program to encourage the fun of reading.

Join us for our special summer programs: start the summer off with Silver Circus variety show on Tuesday, June 30, at 10 a.m. Aim High Canines will show off dog agility on Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 10 a.m. and visit with real animals on Farm Day with BARKS family farm on Friday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m. The library will also have fun events on Old Home Day on Saturday, July 11, with story time at 10 a.m., big chess on the lawn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and a book sale.

We have Terrific Tuesdays programs at 10 a.m. from June 30 through Aug. 4. These events include Moulton Band’s concert in celebration of the 250th on July 7, make fairy houses on July 14, and nature journals on July 21, and a visit from Dr. Mirka to explore worms and soil on July 28. Storytime is on Friday at 10:30 a.m. for stories, songs and activities.

Sign up to read to Memphis, a certified therapy dog on Wednesday, July 8. Ms. Tess will also host a four week introduction to Dungeons and Dragons on Thursdays July 9 through July 30 from 3 to 5 p.m. (sign-up in advance). Wednesday Adventures include a Felt a Ladybug workshop with Shawna Sample-Garcia on July 8 (must sign-up in advance), a craft/maker night on July 15, walk a real labyrinth with Ruth Martz on July 22, bike night on July 29 in the SCS parking lot, and play Magic the Gathering on Aug. 5. Finally, the library will host its annual stuffy sleepover and s’mores night on Wednesday, Aug. 19 at 6 p.m.

Everyone can sign up for our summer reading incentive program by stopping by the library. Kids can earn prizes for reading and being read to, and kids and adults can enter a raffle every time they check out a book.

There is so much to explore at the public library. Make sure to stop by the library at 27 Meetinghouse Hill Road, call 603-286-8288, email splnhcirc@gmail.com or visit splnh.com.