BALDWINSVILLE — Children, teens, and adults are welcome to join us this summer as we explore Tales and Tails for our 2021 Summer Reading Program. The fun officially begins June 28.
Reading books and e-books? Log them. Listening to audiobooks? Log them. Reading magazines? Log them. Reading picture books? Log them.
But, we’re not just about reading this summer! We have outdoor in-person storytimes and crafts, and we’re expanding our virtual programming. Unleash your creativity by completing weekly missions. Show off your artistic skills by submitting photographs, artwork, sculptures and more for our October COVID Memories art show.
Start logging
Sign up for a free account on READsquared.com or visit the library to pick up a paper log. Please only sign up for the program that is suitable for your age. Between June 28 and Aug. 15, keep track of all your reading, listening, and more. Follow the instructions online on the READsquared website for help on how to log.
Bring your completed paper log into the library and a staff member will make a copy to keep track of how many raffle tickets you’ve earned.
Raffle tickets
Once you log a certain number of books, pages, etc., you will earn a raffle ticket for one of our grand prizes awarded at the end of the summer. Children, teens, and adults each have their own set of grand prizes.
Teens and children will also get a Tales and Tails Take-Home Kit for logging each week. These mini kits include all the material and instructions to make DIY catapults, mini squishes, Shrinky Dink keychains, and more. Just log at least once a week to qualify for this weekly treat.
Missions
On your READsquared account and on the paper logs, you can earn bonus raffle tickets by completing missions. Check back weekly for newly launched missions like rewriting a fairytale, making a musical instrument, planting flowers, shooting a 10-second video, and more.
You can also earn bonus raffle tickets by submitting art for our October COVID Memories art show on how and what our community did during COVID. This can include photos you took, stories you wrote, crafts you made, and much much more. We will have more details on how to do this later in the summer.
Summer programming
Visit our online calendar for more information on all our summer programming.
Join us at 6 p.m. every Wednesday starting June 30 for storytime with Ms. Anna at the Mercer Park Gazebo.
At 3 p.m. every Friday starting July 9, we will have Crafts at the Park also at the Gazebo. Please visit our website and Facebook page for the most up-to-date information and an overview of our safety procedures.
We will also continue our virtual programming, so visit our website to register for fun activities like a DIY epoxy resin artist palette, zodiac embroidery with LEDs, virtual storytimes, book clubs, and live performances. Please register before attending any of these programs.
The Baldwinsville Public Library is located at 33 E. Genesee St. in the village of Baldwinsville. To learn more or to register for programs, visit bville.lib.ny.us or call 315-635-5631.
