Summer at the Library

G'Day for Reading!

The Newfields Public Library invites your child to participate in the 2008 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “G’Day for Reading.” This annual program is designed to encourage reading for pleasure in a relaxed environment, far from the pressures of the classroom. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins Thursday, July 10th. Children who sign up will receive a bookmark and a chart to record their reading progress during the summer. Those completing the program will be given official certificates to honor their accomplishments. Here’s a chance to have your kids explore Australia!
Musician and storyteller Steve Blunt kicks off Summer Reading July 14th at 6:30pm at Town Hall. Don’t miss Creatures Down Under July 24th at the library. We will have a baby wallaby and other Australian animals visit us that day!! So get your kangaroos and didgeridoos and get down under at the Newfields Public Library. For more information, please call the library at 778-8169.

Calendar of Events

Registration and Crafts
July 10th 10am Library

Summer Reading Kickoff- Storyteller and Musician Steve Blunt
July 14th 6:30pm Town Hall

Australia Crafts
July 17th 10am Library

Wildlife Adventures - Creatures Down Under
July 24th 10am Library

Australia Crafts
July 31st 10am Library

Surf’s Up-Barrier Reef Party
August 7th 10am Library

Teen Book Club

We will kick off our first Teen Book Club by reading the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants. This is for kids going into 7th grade and above. Our first meeting will be Thursday, July 17th at 2pm. Call the library to reserve your copy.

Summer Book Club

We are reading Digging to America by Anne Tyler. The book club will meet Monday, June 16th at 6:30pm. Call the front desk at 778-8169 to reserve your book. We hope to see you there!

4th and 5th grade book club

The 4th and 5th grade book club is reading From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. We will be meeting Wednesday, May 21st at 3:15 pm. Snacks will be provided. Copies of the book are available at the front desk. We hope to see you there!

Book Club

The Newfields Public Library Book Club is reading Kirsty's Vineyard by Anna Jacobs. We will meet Monday, May 19th at 6:30pm. Copies of the book are available at the front desk or by calling the library at 778-8169. We hope to see you there!

Community Garden

Interested in gardening? Need more space? Do you want to help beautify the Library grounds? Sign up for the new Community Garden behind the Library. There are nine garden plots available first come, first serve. The garden will be organic and maintained within organic guidelines. For $25, gardeners will be given a 5’ by 30’ bed, fully prepared for organically grown flowers or vegetables. Please call the front desk at 778-8169 to reserve your plot.

National Library Week Art Show

We had a wonderful turnout on Sunday for the art show. More than fifty people gathered to view the artists' work. Thank you to everyone who attended! Special thanks to the Friends of the Library for providing all of the refreshments!

We still have plots available for anyone who wishes to participate in the community garden this summer. For $25, gardeners will be given a 5' by 30' bed, fully prepared for your organically grown flowers or vegetables. Please call the library at 778-8169 to reserve your plot.