Page 8 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, AUGUST 18, 2023 Reading is Jawsome Saugus Public Library launches its Kids 2023 Summer reading Program (Editor’s Note: The following 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 Public 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 upto-date information about all their 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 visit the 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’ 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. Log-in to 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. Next Week at the Saugus Public Library: Actress Sheryl Faye presents “Tea with Eleanor roosevelt” on Aug. 22 (Editor’s Note: The following info is from a press release issued by the Saugus Public Library.) A fter suffering through an unhappy childhood, and losing her parents and a brother, Eleanor Roosevelt grew up to become one of the world’s most beloved and best-known women. The longest-serving First Lady of the United States, Eleanor Roosevelt J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. went from a timid young woman to an outspoken advocate for workers, minorities and women. As one of the most admired people in the world, Eleanor Roosevelt conS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. 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Since beginning to portray famous women – from Laura Ingalls Wilder to Queen Elizabeth II – Faye has received rave reviews. Please register to join us at the Saugus Public Library on Tuesday, August 22, at 6:30 p.m. to meet Eleanor Roosevelt, the First Lady of the World; Sheryl Faye will present “Tea with Eleanor Roosevelt.” The event is free, but you must register at https:// www.sauguspubliclibrary. org
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