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 Schools Summer Reading lists and find some recommendations from our librarians too!
Here are some highlights from the event.
Outdoor Activities
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- Teen Librarian Bianca and Assistant Director Morgan welcome attendees to the Kickoff
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- Two of Abbot Public Library’s Teen Volunteers at the Welcome Table
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- Temporary tattoos
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- Lanyard making
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- At the chalk drawing
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- Chalk drawing
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- The making of a chalk book butterfly
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- “We octo read more”
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- Connect Four
Indoor Activities
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- Children’s Room Craft
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- Toys in the Children’s Room
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- Children’s “Find Your Voice” Recommended Reading
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- Adult “Find Your Voice” Recommended Reading
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- Teen Summer Reading Pledge Wall
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- Teens can make a pledge to read 3 books this summer
Musicians
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- Shon Gordon of Rockabye Beats
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- Dan Blakeslee
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- A couple enjoying Dan Blakeslee’s folk music
Friends of Abbot Public Library Book Sale
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- Abbot Public Library merch at the Book Sale
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- Friends Volunteers at the Book Sale
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- Browsing the Book Sale
Local Vendors
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- STEAM Activities with Department of Public Works and Marblehead Water & Sewer Department
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- Kids enjoying the DPW and Water & Sewer table
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- Water & Sewer Activity
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- Mini Herb Gardens with Marblehead Council on Aging
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- Making mini herb gardens with the COA
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- Suggested reading from Sustainable Marblehead
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- Stories and bookmark-making with Marblehead Schools Parent Councils
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- Doug Shube of Shubie’s selling snacks
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- Terry’s Ice Cream Truck