Adult Summer Reading 2024: Pages & Prizes
Monday, June 17 - Friday, August 23
Summer Reading 2024 has ended; youth participants can pick up beads, prizes, and one free book through September 3rd.
Summer Reading this year challenges you to "Read, Renew, Repeat" at home and at the Library by protecting nature and renewing a love of learning. You can participate online through Beanstack or by visiting the library to log your books with our staff.
It's easy to participate:
- You read (or listen to audiobooks).
- You write (your name and a review).
- You enter (for prizes).
FAQ
When is Summer Reading?
Monday, June 17 - Friday, August 23
Who can participate?
All adults with a valid SAILS library card can enter the Summer Reading Challenge. Kids, teens, and babies & toddlers have their own programs!
How do I enter the drawings for bi-weekly prizes?
Log at least one book on Beanstack or by dropping off a Reading Log at the library before an upcoming bi-weekly prize drawing to be automatically eligible for that gift card (listed below). Reading Logs can be downloaded here or picked up at the library. Participants can only win one bi-weekly prize.
How do I enter the Grand Prize Drawing for the Kindle Fire?
Log at least one book on Beanstack before the drawing on Friday, August 25th. All readers will be eligible for the Grand Prize, whether you have won a bi-weekly drawing or not.
Monday, June 17 - Friday, August 23
Who can participate?
All adults with a valid SAILS library card can enter the Summer Reading Challenge. Kids, teens, and babies & toddlers have their own programs!
How do I enter the drawings for bi-weekly prizes?
Log at least one book on Beanstack or by dropping off a Reading Log at the library before an upcoming bi-weekly prize drawing to be automatically eligible for that gift card (listed below). Reading Logs can be downloaded here or picked up at the library. Participants can only win one bi-weekly prize.
How do I enter the Grand Prize Drawing for the Kindle Fire?
Log at least one book on Beanstack before the drawing on Friday, August 25th. All readers will be eligible for the Grand Prize, whether you have won a bi-weekly drawing or not.
Prizes
Throughout the summer, we will have bi-weekly prize drawings; to be eligible for a bi-weekly drawing, participants must log at least one book via Beanstack or at the Library in the 2 week period. All prizes must be picked up at the Library.
July 1st Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Dairy Twist
July 15th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to That Blooming Place
July 29th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Gunther Tooties
August 12th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to A Fork in the Road
Grand Prize Drawing (August 23rd): Kindle Fire
Participants are limited to one (1) bi-weekly prize. All participants, regardless of any other prizes won, will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing.
July 15th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to That Blooming Place
July 29th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to Gunther Tooties
August 12th Drawing: $25 Gift Certificate to A Fork in the Road
Grand Prize Drawing (August 23rd): Kindle Fire
Participants are limited to one (1) bi-weekly prize. All participants, regardless of any other prizes won, will be eligible for the Grand Prize Drawing.
All biweekly prizes are sponsored by the generous support of the Friends of the Pembroke Public Library.
Events
Adult Craft Night: Seed-Bomb Workshop
Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to make seed-bombs with Library staff, and spice up your gardening! Seed bombs are designed to enable seeds to be sown in hard to reach places, and in locations where you're unable to spend a lot of time preparing for conventional sowing. Whether you’re crafting for fun or convenience, our staff are happy to help you through the process. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Tuesday, July 16th at 6:30 p.m.
Learn how to make seed-bombs with Library staff, and spice up your gardening! Seed bombs are designed to enable seeds to be sown in hard to reach places, and in locations where you're unable to spend a lot of time preparing for conventional sowing. Whether you’re crafting for fun or convenience, our staff are happy to help you through the process. Space is limited. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Gardening for Biodiversity with Native Plants
Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Presented by Amy Meltzer, This talk focuses on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival. Amy will show how growing native plants and using ecological landscape practices can simultaneously reverse biodiversity loss, increase resilience in our landscapes, and slow climate change - all while creating a beautiful garden!
Thursday, July 25th at 6:00 p.m.
Presented by Amy Meltzer, This talk focuses on the current biodiversity crisis; the evolutionary history among native plants, insects, birds and fungi, and how these interdependent relationships among diverse species are necessary for their survival. Amy will show how growing native plants and using ecological landscape practices can simultaneously reverse biodiversity loss, increase resilience in our landscapes, and slow climate change - all while creating a beautiful garden!
Adult Craft Night: Upcycled Bottle Planters
Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to turn old plastic bottles into self-watering planters with Library Staff. Whether you’re looking for a new way to upcycle or you just want an easy way to make sure your plants stay watered, we’re thrilled to be able to walk you through the process, and to give you the knowledge to make more on your own! Space is limited. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
Thursday, August 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Learn how to turn old plastic bottles into self-watering planters with Library Staff. Whether you’re looking for a new way to upcycle or you just want an easy way to make sure your plants stay watered, we’re thrilled to be able to walk you through the process, and to give you the knowledge to make more on your own! Space is limited. Please sign up in advance by clicking/tapping this link.
The Joy of Composting - Turning Garbage into Gold
Thursday, August 22nd from at 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient rich compost for your garden! This presentation will cover the basics of composting, including selecting a composting method, balancing green and brown materials, managing moisture and aeration, and troubleshooting common issues. You will learn to reduce waste, enrich your soil, garden sustainably and cultivate a greener lifestyle. Presented by Ann MacAdam.
Thursday, August 22nd from at 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient rich compost for your garden! This presentation will cover the basics of composting, including selecting a composting method, balancing green and brown materials, managing moisture and aeration, and troubleshooting common issues. You will learn to reduce waste, enrich your soil, garden sustainably and cultivate a greener lifestyle. Presented by Ann MacAdam.
Monday Movie Matinee Special Showings
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
Mondays at 1:30 p.m.
- July 8th - Interstellar: When Earth becomes uninhabitable in the future, a farmer and ex-NASA pilot, Joseph Cooper, is tasked to pilot a spacecraft, along with a team of researchers, to find a new planet for humans. Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, and Jessica Chastain. 169 minutes. PG-13.
- July 22nd - The Time Traveler's Wife: Chicago librarian Henry De Tamble suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to drift uncontrollably back and forth through time. He marries Claire, the love of his life, but the problems and complexities of any relationship are multiplied by Henry's inability to remain in one time and place. Starring: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, and Ron Livingston. 107 minutes. PG-13.
- August 5th - About Time: At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. However, as his unusual life progresses, Tim finds that his special ability can't shield him and those he loves from the problems of ordinary life. Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, and Bill Nighy. 123 minutes. R.
- August 19th - Groundhog Day: A cynical TV weatherman finds himself reliving the same day over and over again when he goes on location to the small town of Punxsutawney to film a report about their annual Groundhog Day. His predicament drives him to distraction, until he sees a way of turning the situation to his advantage. Starring Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, and Chris Elliott. 101 minutes. PG.
The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, and your local library.
