Special programs during the summer

Some of the programs this summer are:
1. "Sun and Summer Safety" on June 22nd, at 10-30 A.M. Michelle Wiseman, Child Health Care Consultant, will discuss summer safety issues. Stories and craft are included.
2. "Silly Songs and Funny Folk" on June 27th, at 2 P.M. with Debra Cowan, Shrewsbury resident and musician.
3. "Creative Dance Theater" for children ages 2 1/2 to Kindergarten on July 26th, at 10-30 A.M.
4. "Creative Dance Theater" for grades 1-4 on July 26th, at 1-30 P.M.
5. "Fog, flowers, and fireworks," presented by the Museum of Science on August 16th, at 2-30 P.M.

Summer Reading Program

"Catch the Beat" is the theme of our Summer Reading Program, sponsored by the Shrewsbury Public Library, the Massachusetts Regional Library Systems and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. You can register for the program online at http://www.readsinma.org/shrewsbury/ from June 4th. From June 25th, you can log in what you have read and you can come to the library and tell us about your favorite books. This promises to be a fun-filled summer with lots of prizes to be won.

Children reading to dogs

Who are Willow and Kuma? They are specially trained dogs and children can practice reading to them. Come to the library on Saturday, May 5th from 9-30 to 10-30 and read to Willow who will be here with the trainer. On May 16th, Kuma, the dog will be here from 9-30 to 10-30. Call the Children's Room at 508-842-0081 x4 to sign up.