Families @ Scoville

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading 2022

Hotchkiss Library of Sharon & Scoville Memorial Library welcome readers of all ages to dive into the ocean depths this Summer! The 2022 Summer Reading Program is open to young people ages 0 to 12, with programs, prize drawings, storytimes, group games, ocean-related crafts, art projects, science and engineering experiments and more! Sign-up is still open & you can receive a bingo board of challenges from your library.

BINGO BOARDS- Get four in a row and come by your library to collect a prize! Complete the whole board and turn it in at the Summer Reading Finale Party to be entered into a raffle to win a bookstore gift certificate, family passes to the Mystic Aquarium, the KidsPlay Museum, a Sharon Playhouse show, a plush toy with adoption papers from the WWF and a free ice cream from Fudgy’s! Dive in to win!

Summer Reading Suggestions for Oceans of Possibilities

If you're looking for exciting reads this summer that follow our theme, we have them! We have compiled a list of six books per age group (0-5 & 6-12) that will not only help you quickly tick off the challenge boxes on your Bingo Boards, but take you away on incredible journeys. Click on the images to highlight the list with links to our catalogue where you can conveniently place your favorite titles on hold. Happy sailing!

Summertime Storytime

Wednesday & Friday, 10:30am

All ages welcome

We come together to sing songs, read books, learn rhymes, play, and engage in crafts based on the Summer Reading theme, Oceans of Possibilities. When the weather cooperates, plan to be outside. Wednesdays we engage in a craft and Fridays an activity. Usually, a summery snack is on hand:)

Secret Message in a Bottle

Saturday, July 2nd, 11-12pm

Ages 6 to 12

Write a secret message in code! Choose from an assortment of ocean-themed books on display to write a secret message in code, then place it inside a glass bottle to be retrieved and decoded by a friend or family member. This program is designed for ages 6 & up. Snacks will be provided, but feel free to bring blankets and picnics along to enjoy on the library lawn. This will count towards your summer reading challenge!

YA Summer Reading Challenge!

Sign-up here and come by the library this week to pick up your sea-colored journals from Moleskin and Japanese gel pens from Muji!* Begin journaling and logging your completed challenges. Challenges are linked to book suggestions and our catalogue in the image on the left for your convenience. Speak with Julia at the upstairs circulation desk, turn in your sheets and be eligible to win two free admissions to the Millerton Movie House! Make wake! 

Larger Than Life Fish Tank! Party, Picnic & Painting Project

Saturday, July 9th, 10AM to 2PM

Come to Hotchkiss Library of Sharons temporary location at the American Legion and paint a huge fish to populate our huge fish tank mural! This program is designed for all ages and counts towards your summer reading challenge! Snacks will be provided but feel free to bring picnics and blankets to spread out on the lawn.

“1000 books before kindergarten”

Research shows, “The single most important activity caregivers and teachers can do to help children become successful readers is to read aloud to them every day.”

Kid's catalogue

This online resource, offers our kids a wide variety of information on Art, Math & Science, Geography and more! You will need your library card information to sign in.

Downloadable books

Access downloadable ebooks and audiobooks for children. Sign in with your Scoville Memorial Library card.

Check them out! 

Did you know that the library has passes to several CT cultural institutions available for check out for up to 48 hours?! Visit our catalog and search by institution name to place a hold or stop by the library to check out your passes today!

Kanopy Kids is

parent-approved.

- Unlimited Plays

- Curated Streaming

- Access w/library card

Access HERE