The nationwide summer library program (SLP) theme this year is Imagine Your Story! Join us for a fun summer of fantasy, fairy tales, and mythology! Just think SLP - Sign-Up, Log, Participate!
To Sign-Up email the library at info@plumblibrary.com, or give us a call at 508-763-8600. Then, start reading and completing challenges on June 20 through August 8. Yes, listening to audio books, reading to others, or being read to all count as reading! There will be prizes earned for participation in certain activities and for completing a log by August 8. You have to be signed-up to be eligible for prizes.
All ages are welcome to participate! There are many activities which youth (and adults) can do independently, while others can be done with a grown-up or together with family. You are also welcome to use logs to accomplish your own summer goals. We just ask that this includes daily reading, brain building activities, and outdoor experiences.
This year, links for Bingo Cards, Challenge Checklists, and Logs can be found below under "Links for Printouts" and on the Summer Library Program page on our website so you can print them from your own home. (Contact Ms. Lisa if you cannot print our documents from your home. There will be some printed copies available for pick up at the library.)
There will be no in-house library programs due to pandemic restrictions. However, check our Event Calendar to save the dates for library sponsored at-home and in the community programs!
By reading, completing challenges, and logging your progress, you will also be helping us reach our goal of 100 (minimum) completed logs. We have registered for the first ever “First Lady of the Commonwealth and Blades Summer Reading Challenge”. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners teamed up with the Boston Bruins and First Lady of the Commonwealth Lauren Baker to challenge everyone to read this summer! To participate, libraries set a summer program goal and strive to reach it by program end. All libraries reaching their goals will be entered into a drawing to win many special Bruins prizes. First Lady Baker is also asking us to submit summer reading success stories as they happen. She will select her favorite and visit that library! So please share your success stories with us right away!
This program is free thanks to the support of state and local sponsors. “Imagine Your Story” is sponsored by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, with additional support from the Collaborative Summer Library Program, The Friends of Plumb Library, The Rochester Cultural Council, The Rochester Lions Club, Brook Realty, Rochester Memorial School and many wonderful volunteers.
Instructions
ign up by emailing the library at info@plumblibrary.com or calling us at 508-763-8600. Please include the names and ages of all participants and a phone number. Remember, adults can join the adult program!
Go to “Links for Printouts” below or on the Summer Library Program page of our website to print out documents needed to participate!
Start logging land participating in events beginning June 20! Participation in certain events enter youth program participants into weekly prize drawings for prizes.
To be eligible for program completion awards, logs (and/or Bingo Cards) must be turned in to our summer log drop-off box (or emailed) to the library by Saturday, August 8. Program awards at this time include a Special Summer Reader Gift Certificate from Captain Bonney’s* and Bruins posters and certificates. If we complete our goal of 100 completed logs, we will also be entered into a special Bruins prize drawing.
Youth Program: Kids can fill in (color, stamp, and sticker) a circle on the Progress Log for every activity completed on a Bingo Card or Challenge Checklist. A circle can also be filled in if a minimum of 30 minutes of daily reading is completed. For every “BINGO” completed, a grab bag prize is earned. There will be other ways to earn grab bags as well. To complete a log, all 50 circles must be filled in. Note: there is a hidden circle! A completed log must be turned in by August 8 to be eligible for end of program awards. The annual RMS celebration is TBD.
Adults and Young Adults (ages 12+): Complete a Summer Goals Log or a Bingo sheet to set your own reading goals and track books read. You can do either or both! To earn end of program awards, you must turn in at least a completed log by August 8. A log is completed when at least 4 books have been read and recorded.
Note: *At this time, we do not know if a the celebration party at Captain Bonney's can be scheduled in August. Also, if a participant has dietary restrictions, contact Ms. Lisa for alternatives to the Captain Bonney’s gift certificate.
Zoom Baby/Todder Story Time and Chat for ages 9 months - 36 months: July 7, 14, 21, 28
Join Ms. Lisa (and surprise guests!) for a special summer weekly session of story time activities, book sharing, and visiting with friends and their families! This session is open to any child aged 9 months to 36 months, with flexibility to include any older siblings who would like to participate! There will be 4 sessions on July 7, 14, 21, 28.
You must REGISTER on the Event Calendar by June 30, even if you are not sure which dates you can attend, to receive the Zoom meeting private link, meeting ID and password. The Zoom Meeting link will be valid for every session, so please save it. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lisa.
Zoom PreSchool Story Time and Chat for ages 3-5:July 1,8, 15, 22,29
Join Ms. Lisa (and surprise guests!) for a special summer weekly session of storytime activities, book sharing, and visiting with friends and their families! This session is open to any child aged 3 to 5, with flexibility to include any older siblings who would like to participate! There will be 5 sessions on July 1,8, 15, 22 and 29.
You must REGISTER on the Event Calendar by June 30, even if you are not sure which dates you can attend, to receive the Zoom meeting private link, meeting ID and password. The Zoom Meeting link will be valid for every session, so please save it. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Lisa.
Zoom Summer Book Talks with RMS' Mrs. Sollauer and Ms. Lisa
Due to the success of our school year program, we are offering Book Talks in July and August! The goal of these meetings is to spark excitement around reading while providing a platform to share student thoughts and opinions on the books they are reading. During these meetings, students will have the opportunity to get recommendations on new titles, learn how to locate books within public libraries, play some "brain games" and to spend some virtual time with friends
Zoom Summer Book Talks for Grades Pre-K-1 - First/Third Monday of July and August
If you are an RMS student completing grades Pre-K-1, please join Mrs. Sollauer and Ms. Lisa for the Summer edition of BookTalks!
We will zoom on the first and third Mondays of July and August - July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17. Save the dates!
You should have received the Zoom link information with your end of school packages. Contact Ms. Lisa if you need the link!
Zoom Summer Book Talks for Grades 2-3 - First/Third Monday of July and August
If you are an RMS student completing grades 2-3, please join Mrs. Sollauer and Ms. Lisa for the Summer edition of BookTalks!
We will zoom on the first and third Mondays of July and August - July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17 from 10:00 - 10:45 AM. Save the dates!
You should have received the Zoom link information with your end of school packages. Contact Ms. Lisa if you need the link!
Zoom Summer Book Talks for Grades 4-6 - First/Third Mondays of July and August
If you are an RMS student completing grades 4-6, please join Mrs. Sollauer and Ms. Lisa for the Summer edition of BookTalks!
We will zoom on the first and third Mondays of July and August - July 6 and 20, August 3 and 17 from 11:00 - 11:45 AM. Save the dates!
You should have received the Zoom link information with your end of school packages. Contact Ms. Lisa if you need the link!
Zoom Bedtime Story and Stretch with Plumbelina - June 25, July 9 and July 23
Get ready for a relaxing night's sleep! Plumbelina (our own Angela Weigel!) is back in town and is joining us, via ZOOM, to read a bedtime story and do some soothing stretching before bed! All ages welcome to attend! There will be 3 sessions - June 25, July 9 and July 23.
Registration must be done by June 24th, even if you are not sure what sessions you can attend.
Scrambled Word - July 4, 11, 18 and 25
Each Saturday in July, starting July 4 and ending July 25, go to the Events Calendar to view a word with scrambled letters. The word will be related to a a fairy tale, mythology, or a fantasy book/movie. Unscramble the letters and put them in the right order! Email your word guess to Ms. Lisa to be entered into a prize drawing (Youth Program Participants Only).
VIDEO: Science Tellers Dragons: Return of the Ice Princess
Long, long ago, two kids go on a daring adventure to find a dragon and save the kingdom from the Ice Sorceress! When things don’t go as planned, however, they must turn to themselves (and to science!) for the answer. A fun fantasy adventure with dry ice effects best for youth in grades K-5. Unlimited access video from June 20-August 31. Get the link from the Event Calendar.
VIDEO: Science Tellers Dragons Jr. for Preschoolers
A long time ago in a faraway land, two kids meet a friendly dragon. Together, the three friends fly across the countryside and have all sorts of adventures! They play hide and seek, follow a trail of mysterious magic bubbles, and discover that with a little perseverance even a bashful dragon can learn to breathe fire. Along the way, find out how we can use science experiments to bring the story to life! Dragons Jr. was created for preschoolers and is comprised of three 15 minute Vimeo Video "shorts".Unlimited access Video from June 20-August 31.
Ed the Wizard presents: Harry Potter's Birthday Celebration Magic Show - VIDEO
Celebrate Harry Potter’s 40th Birthday this summer! Experience the World of Wizards with Transfiguration Class, Occlumency, Potions Class, etc. For all ages. especially Harry Potter fans! Unlimited Access video from June 20-August 31.Get the link from the Event Calendar.
Summer Program Finale - Toe Jam Puppet Band! August 5, 1:30
Watch for more information. Thank you to the Rochester Cultural Council for funding this show.
Book Clubs for Kids
BookBuds Jr., Kids Book Club for ages 6-7
NEW!! REGISTER on the Events Calendar for the June lunch meeting of BookBuds Jr., a trial Plumb Library Youth BookClub for ages 6 and 7! This meeting will be held outdoors on Friday, June 26 from 11:00 - 11:30 AM, weather permitting. We will sit at least 6 feet apart on mats, or you can bring your own towel/blanket! PARENTS must stay with their children to ensure social distancing.
Please bring your own bagged lunch and drink. A treat will be provided!
For June, children can bring their favorite book which they read once school was over. Any child who would like to read some of their books can do so as well!
Attendance to this pilot program will determine continuation in July and August.
BookBuds Kids Book Club for ages 8-11
REGISTER on the Events Calendar for the June lunch meeting of BookBuds, the Plumb Library Youth BookClub for ages 8-12. This meeting will be held outdoors on Friday, June 26 from 11:30 AM - 12:00 Noon, weather permitting. We will sit at least 6 feet apart on mats, or you can bring your own towel/blanket!
Please bring your own bagged lunch and drink. A treat will be provided!
We will be discussing any book by Grace Lin OR a personal recommendation.
We will decide on books for July and August meetings. We will focus on middle grade titles, for ages 8-12.
BookBuds Kids Book Club for ages 12+
REGISTER on the Events Calendar for the June lunch meeting of BookBuds, the Plumb Library Youth BookClub for ages 12+. This meeting will be held outdoors on Friday, June 26 from 10:00 - 10:30 AM weather permitting. We will sit at least 6 feet apart on mats, or you can bring your own towel/blanket!
Please bring your own bagged lunch and drink. A treat will be provided!
For June, we will be discussing ny book by Grace Lin OR a personal recommendation.
We will decide on books for July and August meetings. We will focus on titles within the Young Adult category.
Community Based Seek and Finds!
Giant Puppet Seek and Finds!
Where is Hodge Podge? June 21, 1:30-2:30
Where on the Plumb Library grounds is Mr. Vinny's giant puppet, Hodge Podge?
Is he in the Gazebo? In the Little Hundred Acre Woods? On the library steps? In the parking lot?
Take a picture of him from your vehicle!
AFTER 2:30, email your photo to Ms. Lisa to be entered into a prize drawing (Youth SLP participants only). If you were not able to attend and take a photo, just email your guess of where you think Hodge Podge was! Go to the Events Calendar to let us know you participated!
Where is the Wizard? July 12, 1:30-2:30
Where in Rochester is Mr. Vinny's giant puppet, The Wizard?
Clue: Raccoon loves the CARES motto.
When you find him, take a picture of him from your vehicle!
If you can not go to his location, send in your guess from the clues!
AFTER 2:30, email your photo to Ms. Lisa to be entered into a prize drawing! (Youth SLP participants only). Go to the Events Calendar to let us know you participated!
Find Gnomeo
Meet Gnomeo, the Plumb Library Gnome. He wants to participate in the summer reading program since he is a big fan of all things fantasy! Every Monday in July, he will hide somewhere close to the library in a window where you can see him from your vehicle. He will stay in this location for the whole week. He will be in new locations on July 6, July 13, 20 and 27.
Since he is so little, we will have him take along a small flyer so you can be sure to see him. Once you find him, email Ms. Lisa to be entered into a prize drawing (Youth Program participants only)
Check back each week for a clue to where he could be! Even if you can't get a ride to find him, you can still figure out the clues! Check the Events Calendar for the clues.
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