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Summer Reading Events (Part II)
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Share Your Voice! Community Chapbook Submissions accepted: June 26th - August 11th
Calling writers, artists, and creatives of every kind: Agawam Public Library will be accepting submissions for our first ever community chapbook for adults! What is a chapbook? Think of it as a collection of poetry, short fiction, visual artwork, and other creative work. Submissions should be able to fit within two 8.5”x11” pages, front and back, and content should be appropriate for a general audience. Submit your work online by emailing cpope@agawamlibrary.org, or in person at the Information Desk. With your submission, please include your name as you’d like it to appear in the chapbook, as well as your email address if you would like to receive an electronic version of the compiled chapbook. Submissions will be accepted from Monday, June 26th until Friday, August 12th at 5PM. Beginning in September, copies of the chapbook will be added to Agawam Public Library’s book collection.
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All Ages Tiny Art Exhibition & Contest Submissions accepted: June 26th - July 28th Exhibition display: July 31st - August 25th Find Your Voice through art! Painters and crafters of all ages are invited to submit their Tiny Art Masterpieces to be displayed at the Agawam Library! What qualifies as tiny art? Roughly anything that can fit in the palm of your hand! Fiber art, paintings, mini sculptures, you name is. As long as it's tiny, it's perfect for our exhibition! The exhibition will last from July 31st - August 25th, and prizes will be awarded at our Tiny Art Exhibition Reception on Monday, August 7th at 6PM. Our library staff will vote for their favorites in the following categories: Kindergarten and below, Grades 1-4, Grades 5-8, Grades 9-12, and adults. Each winner will receive a $10 gift card to Michaels.
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Let's Talk About Books! Fridays at 10AM until August 11th Peirce Conference Room Our Book Talk & Swap has a new name! What better way to start your weekend than talking about your favorite and recent reads with a librarian? No discussion questions, no agenda. Just a relaxing chat about our favorite topic-BOOKS!
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Find Your Voice through Genealogy
Thursday, July 27th at 10AM Judith Clini Community Room Join us for a discussion and demonstration of how we can connect to our ancestors using genealogy and family history research. Adult Services Librarian, Cher Collins invites patrons to come and share your voice through your genealogy journey.
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"That Was a Good Wun": Storytelling with Todd Goodwin Thursday, July 27th at 6:30PM
Agawam High School Outdoor Classroom Join us for some good old-fashioned summer storytelling, songs, and maybe even harmonica playing! Todd Goodwin is a campfire storyteller who creates a "campfire" experience that can be enjoyed anywhere people gather! There are no costumes or sets, just the face and voice of the teller who uses the imagination of the listeners to travel in time and space. Mr. Goodwin creates many of his stories from his camping background and growing up as a New England Yankee. The program will take place in the outdoor classroom behind Agawam High School. This program is sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association. Rain location: Judith Clini Community Room
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Kahoot Trivia Challenge: Famous Movie Quotes
Available to play from July 31st - August 11th Test your knowledge this summer with our Kahoot trivia challenges themed around Find Your Voice! Our second Kahoot Challenge will feature quotes from famous movies. This challenge will be up for 2 weeks so you can play at your own pace, and links to play will be on our social media and website.
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Adult Take & Make: Collage Bookmarks
Available beginning August 7th while supplies last Agawam Library Information Desk Using old receipts as bookmarks is a thing of the past! Create your own custom collage bookmarks with this take and make kit, which includes patterned cardstock, stickers, ribbons, decorations, instructions and inspiration images, and a laminating sheet to hold it all together! Kits are first-come, first-served, and are available at the Information Desk while supplies last. 1 per person. This program is sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association.
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Tiny Art Exhibition Reception
Monday, August 7th at 6:30PM Judith Clini Community Room Everyone is invited to explore the Tiny Art from our creative and talented patrons! All entries will be displayed in the Community Room, and those who submitted Tiny Art are encouraged to attend as prizes will be awarded on this night. Join us for a reception in the Community Room for prize announcements and refreshments.
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Whisper Not: Sarah Clay and the Star Cats
Monday, August 14th at 6:30PM
Judith Clini Community Room Summer's not over yet! Whisper Not featuring Sarah Clay and the Star Cats will be here to perform songs that tell a story. Through retro-pop, swing, blues and Latin jazz, our audience will enjoy an entertaining night out! This program is supported by a grant from the Agawam Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
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Kahoot Trivia Challenge: Famous Song Lyrics Available to play online from August 14th - 25th Test your knowledge this summer with our Kahoot trivia challenges themed around Find Your Voice! Our final Kahoot Challenge will feature famous song lyrics. This challenge will be up for 2 weeks so you can play at your own pace, and links to play will be on our social media and website.
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Adult Take & Make: Shrinky Dink Pins Available beginning August 21st while supplies last Agawam Library Information Desk Create your own custom pins with this new take and make for adults! Each kit includes most of the supplies needed to create a set of handmade pins, including pin backs, cardstock, shrink plastic sheets, a permanent marker, an emery board, and Modge Podge. Kits are first-come, first-served, and are available at the Information Desk while supplies last. 1 per person. This program is sponsored by the Agawam Center Library Association.
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2023 Adult Summer Reading Program
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Participate Online! You'll receive one raffle ticket every time you score "bingo", and 5 raffle tickets for completing the entire bingo card! Raffle tickets may be used to enter to win one of seven $25 gift cards in our end-of-summer raffle.
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Participate In-Person! Prefer pen and paper? No problem! Pick up a bingo card at the Information Desk and receive a raffle ticket every time you score "bingo", and 5 raffle tickets for completing the entire bingo card! To collect your earned raffle tickets, please bring your bingo card/reading log to the Information Desk. Raffle tickets may be used to enter to win one of seven $25 gift cards in our end-of-summer raffle.
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Adult Summer Reading Prizes
Play to win a $25 gift card to one of these businesses!
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