Summer Reading Program events and prizes are offered to Westford residents and non-resident Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc.
The Children's Summer Reading Program is funded by the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. YAY FRIENDS! Your membership in the Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library, Inc. makes these programs possible.
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Date and Time |
Program Description (Shows will be held in the ground floor Meeting Room.) |
Thursday, June 30 3 p.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for all ages |
One Big World and Many Stories with Vic ‘n Sticks Summer reading kick off event with musical comedy for the entire family. |
Wednesday, July 6 11:30 a.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.) |
Lawn Concert with Jeannie Mack Preschool fun for the entire family with playful rhymes, bouncy songs, and humorous tidbits designed to tickle funny bones. |
Thursday, July 7 11 a.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up. |
Magical Stories from Around the World with Mike Bent One of our favorite and FUNNY magicians returns to present his magical version of stories from around the world. |
Monday, July 11 6:30 p.m. This free registration program is for ages 3-7. Pre-register at the Children’s Desk |
Camp Read A-Lot Join us for lots of singing and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room. |
Wednesday, July 13 4 p.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for all ages. |
Rocking Reading Party with Steve and Marty You will be rocking and rolling with musician Steven Blunt and author Marty Kelley. Come prepared to rock your socks off! |
Friday, July 15 1 to 3 p.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. Parents and caregivers should plan to stay in the Meeting Room during the program. |
Free Drop-in Craft Color a giant sized filter paper, spray it with water, and create a floppy sun hat, a huge butterfly, or a giant bowtie. Drop in any time during these two hours. |
Saturday, July 16 11:30 a.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.) |
NEW Saturday Family Lawn Concert: with Scott Kepnes Join us for a fun and Free family lawn concert with the highly energetic performance. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the show under the big oak tree on the side of the library |
Wednesday, July 20 6:30 p.m.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS FULL This free registration program is for ages 3-7. Pre-register at the Children’s Desk |
Camp Read A-Lot Join us for lots of singing and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room. |
Thursday, July 21 4:00 p.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up. |
Sky Pirates with Robb Preskin Ahoy Shipmates! Take a trip for far off lands with Captain Robbie Bones, a story teller with wild tales and amazing tricks. A geography lesson like no other |
Monday, July 25 TWO SHOWS at 3 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 5 and up. |
Eggbert ‘n Ice with Mad Science Ever seen scissors sizzle and shiver? Ever taken a bubble shower? This fun high-energy spectacular includes foggy dry ice and floating beach balls. |
Tuesday, July 26 at 6:30-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 27 at 10 a.m.-12 noon and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 28 at 6:30-9 p.m. (Half price!) |
Friends’ Family Book Sale Don’t miss this chance to pick up some great children’s and young adult materials at bargain prices. |
Wednesday, July 27 6:30 p.m.
PROGRAM REGISTRATION IS FULL This free registration program is for ages 3-7. Pre-register at the Children’s Desk |
Camp Read A-Lot Join us for lots of singing and dancing! Program takes place in the Story Hour Room. |
Tuesday, August 2 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT but please attend the meet and greet
Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for all ages |
Red Sox Mascot Wally the Green Monster During this special program, Wally the Green monster from our own Boston Red Sox will act out one of his books. |
Tuesday, August 2 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, plan to meet Wally in the Meeting Room.) |
Meet and Greet with Red Sox Mascot Wally the Green Monster Have your picture taken with Wally and get his autograph during this free outside event. |
Thursday, August 4 2:00-3:30 p.m. Tickets ($2.00) for children and adults are available by phone or in person. This program is for ages 4 and up. |
SOLD OUT - Fancy Nancy and Snazzy Sam Extravaganza Don your fanciest clothes and come have your face painted, make a sparkly craft, decorate a cupcake, eat hor d’oeuvres, and pose for a photo with Fancy Nancy. |
Tuesday, August 9 10:00 a.m. Cake and lemonade at 10 a.m. The performance begins at 10:30 a.m. and takes place outside on the side lawn. This free drop-in program is for all ages. |
End of Summer Reading Bash with the Toe Jam Puppet Band This will be a rollicking high energy show that you will not want to miss. Get ready for a show of original music crammed with laughs and overflowing with fun. Bring a blanket and your dancing shoes. |
Thursday, August 11 Grades 1 and 2: 11:-11:45 a.m. Grades 3 and 4: 2-2:45 p.m. Call or visit the Children’s desk beginning Monday, July 25th for free registration for up to 20 children in grades 1-2, and grades 3-4 |
Registration Craft Grades 1&2 decorate a firefly bug jar Grades 3&4 design and decorate a pinwheel. |
Saturday, August 13 11:30 a.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.) |
NEW Saturday Family Lawn Concert: with Steve Blunt Our favorite Steve Blunt (Hang on Henry!) returns for another fun family lawn concert. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch and enjoy the show under the big oak tree on the side of the library. |
Wednesday, August 17 11:30 a.m. This free drop-in program is for all ages. (If it rains, please eat before you come. The Concert will then be held in the Meeting Room.) |
Lawn Concert with Marcus Gale Marcus Gale brings spontaneous preschool fun for the entire family with his guitar and furry stuffed dog friends. |
