SOUNDS | FROM PAGE 10 Page 12 duce the “Summer Slide” – the learning loss experienced between school years, which can leave students significantly behind their peers. The Saugus Public Schools recommend kids read at least 20 minutes every day. We also recommend reading to your child, even as they become an independent reader. Talk about what you’ve read together. Help them find books they like – we can help with that. Make it a fun part of a daily routine they look forward to! PRIZES: Every reader wins THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 17, 2026 prizes, and books to keep. We’ll also raffle vouchers for ice cream, pizza, roller skating, mini golf, bowling and much more. Grand prize drawings include tickets to Canobie Lake Park and Nova Adventure Park! HOW: Download the Beanstack App! • CREATE AN ACCOUNT: If this is your first time participating in one of the SPL’s reading challenges using Beanstack, here are step-by-step instructions [https://www.loom.com/ share/0efe0cc7c0f64b96b3c0a38ade8b04f6] on how to create a Beanstack account. If you’ve used Beanstack before, FURNISHED ROOM FOR RENT EVERETT simply register for our 2026 Summer Reading Challenge. • REGISTER FOR A CHALLENGE: This video [https:// www.loom.com/share/9cfd52f03a4c4444bc9ab86d94b51cea] will show you how to register for a reading challenge using the app. • LOG YOUR READING: This video [https://www.loom. com/share/fda67bebf80e443faaad2529fa3ca486] will show you how to log your reading using the mobile app. • FROM A COMPUTER: If you prefer not to use the app, here’s a link to access the SPL’s 2026 Kids Summer Reading Challenge using a computer. Beanstack Link [https://sauguspubliclibrary.beanstack. com/reader365] • Or Register in Person: Stop by the library to register in person and use our paper reading log. • Download free e-books and e-audiobooks from the library! Can’t make it to the library? 1 bedroom, 1 bath furnished room for rent. $275. per week rent. Two week deposit plus 1 week rent required. Call: 617-435-9047 - NO TEXT Our digital collections provide easy access to the books kids love, 24 hours a day seven days a week. Download free, fresh titles all summer using the hoopla and Libby apps! [https://www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/children/family-resources/] Perfect your writing on July 21 The writing workshop Pen to Paper will meet Tuesday, July 21, from 6:30-7 p.m. in the Brooks Room at the Saugus Public Library. New participants are welcome. ANYONE CAN SAY THEY CAN FIX IT, ONLY WE GUARANTEE IT...FOR LIFE! • Basement Waterproofi ng • Foundation Repair • Crawl Space Repair KOC Crafts fair Aug. 8 The Saugus Knights of Columbus No. 1829 will host a crafts fair on Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 57 Appleton St. in Saugus: baked goods, candles, handmade textiles, jewelry, wood carving and much more. Visitors can also enjoy making their own sundaes or enjoy popcorn, hot dogs, hot coffee, donuts and raffles. Veterans Day Bricks ProSCHEDULE YOUR FREE INSPECTION: (866) 235-9404 * Certain terms and conditions apply. Ask your Foundation Specialist for details. LIC. NO. 202410 gram is Back The Saugus Veterans Council is pleased to reinstate the Brick Program! After our vendor retired last year (thank you, Del from Pavlok, for working with us over the years), we have found another engraver who Starlight Cinema debuts July 28. (Courtesy graphic by SaugusTV) will be taking our orders for Veterans Day! Proceeds from the brick sales are devoted to the upkeep of Saugus Veterans Park. If you are interested in purchasing a brick, a 4x8” is $100 (three lines) and an 8x8” (five lines) is $200. Please contact Corinne Riley (781231-7995) for an application or more information. All orders must be in no later than Sept. 10. The World’s First Hearing Aids With Touchscreen Controls. No tiny buttons. No apps. No prescriptions. Call 844-497-3476 to get your 45-day risk free trial. Revolutionary technology with touchscreen control. Hearing modes for any environment. Multiple models to choose from. Portable charging case. 48-hour battery life. UV cleaning. Background noise cancellation. 45-day risk free trial. Atom X
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