Page 4 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, JUly 21, 2023 “Reading is Jawsome” Saugus Public library continues its Kids 2023 Summer reading Program (Editor’s Note: This info is from a press release from the Saugus Public Library.) W ith school out for the summer, kids will be spending more time at the Saugus PubGerry D’Ambrosio Attorney-at-Law Is Your Estate in Order? Do you have an update Will, Health Care Proxy or Power of Attorney? If Not, Please Call for a Free Consultation. 14 Proctor Avenue, Revere (781) 284-5657 Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! ALL MAJOR BRANDS Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes SMOKER’S DELIGHT! 15 HANDMADE CIGARS! Four-Year-Old Tobacco * 100% Long Filler * Cellophane $43.95 STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & BUNDLES! --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 lic Library. If you’re looking for fun, educational activities & summer programming to support your kids’ learning, stop by the Saugus Public Library. This summer, the Library presents, “Reading is Jawsome,” the kids’ 2023 summer reading program. Activities include literacy support, story times, music programs, discounted museum and Massachusetts park passes, and take & make crafts. In addition, there will be special visits by Wildlife Encounters, Vinny the Bubble Guy, the Saugus Fire Department, Spiderman and the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy and a performance of “Peter & the Wolf.” Check out the Library’s online event calendar for up-to-date information about all our programs. Families are encouraged to register for the shark-themed “Reading is Jawsome” program using the Beanstack app. It’s easy – just download the Beanstack app, register under the Saugus Public Library and you’re on your way. It’s like a Fitbit for reading! For more information, or to register in person, stop by the Children’s Room at the library or Our 50th Anniversary Chris 2023 visit our website (www.sauguspubliclibrary.org/children/ summer-reading-program/). The Saugus Public Schools recommends that students read at least 20 minutes a day this summer. The library is here to help families create a summer reading routine that is fun for kids and their families. The kids’ 2023 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through fifth grade. We have all kinds of great books on hand, but don’t forget we have free ebooks, audio books, comics, magazines & music you can download using the hoopla and Libby digital collections. We reward our readers! We’ve once again partnered with local businesses to reward summer reading. We’d like to thank those businesses who generously donated prizes and the New Friends of the Saugus Public Library who purchased others. The New Friends of the Saugus Public Library will be donating to the Cape Cod-based Atlantic White Shark Conservancy in honor of the kids’ ASKS | FROM PAGE 3 me faster and I liked it.” Bryce Grant, 7, going into the second grade: “It was fun and I’m glad I participated. Braiden Grant, 8, going into the third grade: “I won a second, fourth and fifth and I made new friends. I learned how to do things, like how to throw a javelin. Samuel Gomes, 8, going into the third grade: “It made me really get into long jumping and running, and I won a second place medal. reading. It’s important to keep reading to retain skills – and an opportunity to catch up with peers. Research shows that children who do not read during the summer fall behind. The effect is cumulative: Over many summers these students fall significantly behind their peers. Most importantly, perhaps, it’s an opportunity to build a reading routine: turn off the media, sit with a child, and enjoy some wonderful stories. Try reading a longer book to them or let them read to you. Login into Beanstack to track reading – but also to complete fun shark activities, shark drawing lessons, stories, and cool informational videos. Kids can learn about different kinds of sharks, from great whites to tiger sharks, and about the critical role these majestic creatures play in our ocean ecosystems. Need some help registering for summer reading, or finding a “just-right book” for your child? Stop by the Library and see us! All programs are free of charge. The best thing for me was hanging out with my friends and doing track.” Nicholas Gomes, 9, will be going into the fourth grade: “I got to learn more about what track is and because of that, I’m going to do it again next year.” Max Libier, 9, going into the fourth grade: “It helped me run better and to meet new friends.” Matthew Benoit, 8, going into the fourth grade: “It helped me to learn how ASKS | SEE PAGE 6
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