Find Your Voice through stories this summer! Reading during the summer months helps kids develop a love of independent reading and keeps their literacy skills strong. Visit the library for fun programs, book recommendations, and resources.
Children are invited to participate in our summer reading incentive program. With every ten titles read, participants receive a choice of a free book or select from a collection of small prizes. Pre-readers are welcome to participate with help from their caregivers. On August 18, we will celebrate the close of Summer Reading with an ice cream cup giveaway to all participants. The top three readers for the summer in each major age bracket get a certificate of $25.00 for Saltwater Books in Marlehead, MA.
Readers are invited to explore thematic book lists for all ages recommended by our librarians. Titles are also available as e-books and/or e-audio. Teens will be invited to make a pledge to read three books.
Books on the Marblehead Schools Summer Reading lists are available for check out at the library.
Summer Reading News
Summer Reading Program Survey
Please take a few minutes for this brief survey to let us know about your experience with Abbot Public Library's Summer Reading program!
Summer Reading Launches with Kickoff Celebration
Abbot Public Library’s Summer Reading program launched on Saturday, June 10 with a Kickoff Celebration on the grounds of the interim space at 3 Brook Road. Our Summer Reading program extends to August 18. Visit us at the library to find books on the Marblehead...
Find Your Voice Children’s Summer Reading Selections
Children are invited to participate in our Summer Reading incentive program. With every ten titles read, participants will receive a free book or small prize. Pre-readers are welcome to participate with help from their caregivers. Children’s Librarian Marcia Cannon...
Find Your Voice Adult Summer Reading Selections
Find Your Voice through reading at Abbot Public Library this summer. Adult Services Librarian Rachael Meneades selected the following nonfiction titles to “highlight different ways to find your voice and to show unique experiences based on the various paths people...
Find Your Voice Teen Summer Reading Selections
Find Your Voice through stories this summer with selections chosen by Teen Librarian Bianca Hezekiah who noted that she “wanted to pick a range of titles that focused on advocacy, whether about supporting others or standing up for yourself. It can be tough to speak up...