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More thank 200 children attended our Summer Reading Program "Read to Feed" for Heifer International kick-off on Friday, June 20th! Thank you to the Millis Cultural Council for sponsoring the fabulous TOE JAM PUPPET BAND!

Summer Reading Participants can register for the SUMMER READING PROGRAM anytime between May 20th and August 15th! Keep on reading and voting for your favorite Heifer Animals!


MILLIS PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER --WILD READS @ YOUR LIBRARY!

The 2008 Summer Reading Program at the Millis Public Library
The Summer Reading Program will run from June 20th to August 15th. This year, we are striving to “Read to Feed.” Our hope is to gain a better understanding of our place in the global community — which may help us to better understand the relationships between people, their actions, animals, and the environment.
Instead of receiving a personal prize for reading achievement, for each three hours of reading that you record, you will be eligible to vote for the animal that you would like us to purchase through Heifer International. Choices include a flock of chicks, ducks and geese, honey bees, rabbits, pig, sheep, goat, llama, water buffalo, and a heifer. You may vote more than once — the more you read, the more votes you may cast . You are eligible to receive a ballot each time you read and record 3 hours of reading.
Thanks to the generous support of the Middlesex Savings Bank, this goal is fully funded for up to $1000! Let’s work together to meet the Middlesex Savings Bank challenge goal and “Read to Feed” together for Heifer International!

SUMMER READING WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Movie Matinees at the Library:
Tuesday afternoons at 4:00 pm
July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

Summer Storytimes - Just Drop In!

Tuesdays (Ages 4 - 7) 10:30 –11:15 am
June 24, July 1, 15, 22, 29, August 5, 12

Fridays (Ages 1 1/2 - 3) 10:30—11:00 am
June 27, July 11, 18, August 1, 8, 15

SUMMER READING PROGRAM -- SPECIAL EVENTS!

Field Trip to Overlook Farm: farm visit and hayride
Friday, July 25 8:00 —11:30 am
Meet at the Library at 8:00a.m. for Check-In, then drive to the farm for a special back-lot guided tour provided by Heifer International volunteers who work with the animals on a daily basis! Bring a bag lunch! (Tour will begin at 9 a.m. and will last about 21/2 hours) Limited to 64 participants. Pre-registration required!

Farm Animal Visit at the Millis Library
Wednesday, July 30th 11:00 am - noon
sponsored by the Sunny Rock 4-H Club from Sharon, MA: meet some of the animals housed at Ward’s Berry Farm, inlcuding lambs, goats, bunnies, and chickens.

Wildly Exciting Ice Cream Social
Friday, August 15 2:00—3:00 pm
3rd Annual Millis Library Summer Reading Ice Cream Social sponsored by the Black Cow Ice Cream Dairy Bar.


For additional information please contact Tricia Perry, Children’s Librarian at the Millis Public Library
508-376-8282 or tperry@minlib.net

Information is also available on the Millis Library Website: www.millislibrary.org