THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, SEpTEmbEr 5, 2025 Page 9 The Joy of Reading Kids had a fun-fi lled summer at the Saugus public Library By Amy Melton W hat a busy summer in the Children’s Room at the Saugus Public Library! Over 400 kids joined our summer reading program and they logged over 4,000 hours of reading! This year’s theme was Reading Dragons. In addition to our prize cart and raffl es, kids earned dragon trading cards. Over 100 kids logged 25 hours of reading and earned their own dragon egg! We are so grateful to all our community partners that supported summer reading, including the New Friends of the Saugus Library, Saugus Iron Works, Saugus Public Schools, Saugus Fire Department, Saugus Police Department and the Mass Cultural Council. Readers won prizes for logging their minutes read. The prizes included free new books, toys and gift cards from local businesses! A HUGE thank you to all of the local businesses and individuals who donated prizes and services this summer. Our summer reading program aims to motivate children to read books they truly love and beat the “Summer Slide,” in which student progA SPECIAL AWARD: Avellina Dellheim, of Belmonte STEAM Academy, was thrilled to receive this prized dragon egg. She was one of 100 students who earned an egg to take home by reading 25 hours over the summer. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) ress can “slide” backwards during the break from school. Studies show that reading motivation is one of the most important factors in predicting student reading achievement. Upcoming program At 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, families are invited to enjoy live music with Evan Haller outdoors at the Saugus Iron Works. Kids of all ages are welcome; no registration required. See online event calBOOK BUDDIES: Here are a few of the more than 400 students who attended the seven week long free Reading Enrichment Program with reading teacher Toni-ann Merlina. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) SPORTS FANS LOVE TO READ, TOO: Left to right: Christian Peixoto, 6, Veterans Early Learning Center; Caleb Figueroa, 6, Veterans Early Learning Center; and Mateo Figueroa. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton) endar for more details. Editor’s Note: Amy Melton is Grab this rate before it’s gone! LOCK-IN TODAY: 4.00% APY* 24-Month CD ALL DEPOSITS ARE INSURED IN FULL. *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes the interest remains on deposit until maturity. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. A minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. 419 BROADWAY EVERETT, MA 02149 771 SALEM ST. LYNNFIELD, MA 01940 331 MONTVALE AVE. WOBURN, MA 01801 EVERETTBANK.COM 617-387-1110 781-776-4444 781-281-9092 MEMBER FDIC | MEMBER DIF Head of Children’s Services at the Saugus Public Library. FREE SUMMER READING ENRICHMENT: First and second grades attending summer reading enrichment class with reading teacher Toni-ann Merlina. (Courtesy photo of Amy Melton)
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