There's Only One More Week Left in Summer Reading!

There's only one more week - that's right, seven days - left in our Summer Reading program!  We've reached our third goal of 1875 hours and we've donated a flock of ducklings to Heifer International.  But can we reach 2500 hours - the highest goal we've ever had - in just seven days?!

We can if you keep reading!  So read, read, read!  Come into the library anytime during our open hours over the next seven days to stamp your log and record your reading hours.

And don't forget about our Wrap Up Party!  On Wednesday, August 21 at 2:00 p.m. we'll have an awesome performance by The Yo-Yo People.  They're world yo-yo champions and they hold 3 Guinness World Records.  They'll perform amazing tricks using all sorts of yo-yos, including yo-yos attached to bouncy balls, yo-yos with 10-foot strings, and using multiple yo-yos while simultaneously riding a unicycle!  The show is aimed at kids entering grades K-5 with their families.

And as soon as the show is over, we'll start our Wrap-Up Party.  The Wrap-Up Party is for families with children of all ages.  We'll find out whether or not we've read enough to donate a llama, and we may even share a special treat.  You won't want to miss it!

Another Guessing Jar Winner!

Congratulations to Sofia, our most recent Guessing Jar winner!  Sofia had the closest guess as to how many pieces of sea glass were in the Guessing Jar.  She chose a play doh kit as her prize!

There is still a little bit of time left for you to have your chance to win!  This week we're guessing how many construction stickers are in our jar.  And next week (the very last week of Summer Reading!) we'll be "digging for compliments" by guessing how many compliments are on little strips of paper inside the jar.  So be sure to stop in and make your guess.  You just might win!

This Week's Guessing Jar Winner!

Congratulations to Erik, this week's Guessing Jar winner!  Erik has the closest guess regarding how many flip flops were on the beach blanket in our guessing jar.  The prize he chose was a gift certificate to the Red Leaf Cafe here at the library!

Want a chance to win?  Stop in this week to guess how many pieces of sea glass are in our jar!

Children's Work in the T. Ross Kelly Family Gallery

Hey kids!  YOUR art work is on display in our art gallery on the second floor!

Kids who participated in our Unplugged: Art Extravaganza program and our Massive Craft/Dance Party program created amazing works of art that are on display in the gallery throughout the month of December.  They utilized multiple mediums, including oil pastel, colored pencil, and tempera paint.  Be sure to come check it out anytime we're open until August 31.  And artists, if you would like your art back, please stop by to pick it up anytime after September 1.

Want a sneak peek?  Check out the photos below!

Two Guessing Jar Winners in One Day!

Today we had TWO Guessing Jar winners stop in to get their prizes on the same day!

 

Congratulations to Mira, who had the closest guess as to how many candy Lego pieces were in our Guessing Jar!  Mira chose a bubble blowing machine as her prize!

AND Congratulations to David, who chose a stuffed turtle as his prize.  He had the closest guess regarding how many gummy worms were in the Guessing Jar.

This week, kids are guessing on how many pairs of sandals are on a beach blanket in the Guessing Jar.  Come on in and make your estimate, and you might be the next winner!

We've Reached our Second Reading Goal!

You did it Watertown!  So far you've read 1,328 hours, which puts us well past our second goal of 1,250 hours! And you know what that means...

We're donating HONEYBEES to Heifer International!

Thanks to all of your reading and generosity, we've been able to donate tree saplings AND honeybees!  And if you keep reading, we'll donate ducklings and, if we hit our grand total goal, a llama!

So keep reading and keep coming to the library to log your hours.  Haven't signed up yet for Summer Reading?  Don't worry, there's still time!  You can sign up anytime until August 21st.  So keep reading!

We Have a New Winner!

Congratulations to Robert, our newest Guessing Jar winner!

Robert, age 8, had the nearest guess as to how many ice cream spoons were in our guessing jar.  He chose his prize, a baseball and bat!

There are still plenty more chances to win!  This week, you can guess how many candy lego pieces are in our jar.  You can stop in and guess anytime the library's open, and maybe you'll be next week's winner!