Summer Reading 2020
Minot-Sleeper Library
The summer reading program is free and open to everyone!
Questions? Call us at (603) 744-3352
Minot-Sleeper Library
The summer reading program is free and open to everyone!
Questions? Call us at (603) 744-3352
Sign Up for Summer Reading
Book Bundles
Book Bundle This year's summer reading theme is "Tell your Story" and what better way for families and teens to enjoy and discover new favorites than to sign up for our "Tell your Story MSL Book Bundle"! Picture book crates will include 10 picture books, ad 3-5 bookish keepsakes. Early Reader, Junior, Middle Grade and YA crates will contain one book, as well as 3-5 bookish keepsakes for your family/teen to keep. Every crate is tailored to support your child's/teen's reading journey. Each box has a fun and creative theme relating to different characters telling their own stories. Sign up for July's book crate by clicking the 'Order a Book Bundle' Button.
Family Events
Join us for online programming this summer! To join any of the events below, email librarian@townofbristolnh.org for the link, meeting ID, and password to join on Zoom or to call in using a telephone.
July 8 at 10:45 am: Hear's Crow Storytelling
She is a Storyteller of Longhouse Tales, told in many different ways including Native Sign Language, call and response as well as other traditional styles. She has twice been awarded publishing contracts for her book of poetry and is currently completing a Native children's novel. She brings to life the oral tradition at schools, community centers, Indigenous gatherings, and wherever the stories lead her.
July 17th at 10:45 am: Stories on the Wild Side
Reading and science come together in this fun program blending storytelling with up-close encounters with three live, native, NH wild animals. Animal characters in stories are often very different from real animals, but we can still learn important truths about animals through stories. A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will read aloud short stories featuring animals and the natural world, and then introduce one or two of the story’s wild characters. Visits with live animals featured in the tales will challenge kids to separate fact from fiction.
July 22nd at 10:45 am: Currier Museum of Art Teaches
A multimedia collage and tempera paint stick lesson would be lovely (and ready to take home at the end of 45 minutes with no drying time needed). We have many potential collection tie ins to the theme of storytelling, but one that comes to mind (and a favorite piece of mine to talk about with students) is “Awakening” by Will Barnet This piece works well for vibrant, colorful collage work and is a lot of fun to talk about. Barnett tells the story of his own family in a visually interesting and unique way, and I like seeing students create their own abstract families, along with their hobbies and relationships, on paper.
August 5th Prize Announcement
July 8 at 10:45 am: Hear's Crow Storytelling
She is a Storyteller of Longhouse Tales, told in many different ways including Native Sign Language, call and response as well as other traditional styles. She has twice been awarded publishing contracts for her book of poetry and is currently completing a Native children's novel. She brings to life the oral tradition at schools, community centers, Indigenous gatherings, and wherever the stories lead her.
July 17th at 10:45 am: Stories on the Wild Side
Reading and science come together in this fun program blending storytelling with up-close encounters with three live, native, NH wild animals. Animal characters in stories are often very different from real animals, but we can still learn important truths about animals through stories. A Squam Lakes Natural Science Center naturalist will read aloud short stories featuring animals and the natural world, and then introduce one or two of the story’s wild characters. Visits with live animals featured in the tales will challenge kids to separate fact from fiction.
July 22nd at 10:45 am: Currier Museum of Art Teaches
A multimedia collage and tempera paint stick lesson would be lovely (and ready to take home at the end of 45 minutes with no drying time needed). We have many potential collection tie ins to the theme of storytelling, but one that comes to mind (and a favorite piece of mine to talk about with students) is “Awakening” by Will Barnet This piece works well for vibrant, colorful collage work and is a lot of fun to talk about. Barnett tells the story of his own family in a visually interesting and unique way, and I like seeing students create their own abstract families, along with their hobbies and relationships, on paper.
August 5th Prize Announcement
Summer Reading Kick off Video
Log Your Reading, Win Prizes!
To encourage the love of reading, the library invites all - children, teens, and adults - to track the number of hours they read. Those who submit the number of hours they read between June 15-August 5 will be entered to win a prize! Random drawings of winners will take place the first week of August. Log your hours using the form below.
To encourage the love of reading, the library invites all - children, teens, and adults - to track the number of hours they read. Those who submit the number of hours they read between June 15-August 5 will be entered to win a prize! Random drawings of winners will take place the first week of August. Log your hours using the form below.
Adult Summer Reading Log
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Children's and Teens Reading Log
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Prizes!
Adult Events
Join us for online programming this summer! To join any of the events below, email librarian@townofbristolnh.org for the link, meeting ID, and password to join on Zoom or to call in using a telephone.
June 4 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring poems or songs to share - your own or others' - and enjoy an evening with others in the community
June 11 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail by Ezra Meeker. All are welcome!
June 15 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
July 2 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring your own or a favorite poem to share with the community, or come to listen.
July 8 at 6:30pm: Beekeeping with Carolyn Lobben
July 9 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Book selection to be announced. Check www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/calendar.html for updates.
July 20 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
July 29 at 6:30pm: Native Americans and Early NH History with Richard Lobben
August 6 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring your own or a favorite poem to share with the community, or come to listen.
August 17 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
August 13 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Book selection to be announced. Check www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/calendar.html for updates.
Join us for online programming this summer! To join any of the events below, email librarian@townofbristolnh.org for the link, meeting ID, and password to join on Zoom or to call in using a telephone.
June 4 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring poems or songs to share - your own or others' - and enjoy an evening with others in the community
June 11 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Join us for a discussion of Ox-Team Days on the Oregon Trail by Ezra Meeker. All are welcome!
June 15 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
July 2 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring your own or a favorite poem to share with the community, or come to listen.
July 8 at 6:30pm: Beekeeping with Carolyn Lobben
July 9 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Book selection to be announced. Check www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/calendar.html for updates.
July 20 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
July 29 at 6:30pm: Native Americans and Early NH History with Richard Lobben
August 6 at 6:30pm: Poetry Night
Bring your own or a favorite poem to share with the community, or come to listen.
August 17 at 10am: Third Monday Book Group
No assigned reading! Join us for a conversation about what you are reading and recommend a book or two to others. All are welcome to attend.
August 13 at 3pm: Nonfiction Book Group
Book selection to be announced. Check www.minotsleeperlibrary.org/calendar.html for updates.
Call for submissions
The library wants to share your story! As part of this year's program for adults, a regular bulletin will be published by the library and made available to our community. We are inviting you to share any or all of the following:
The library wants to share your story! As part of this year's program for adults, a regular bulletin will be published by the library and made available to our community. We are inviting you to share any or all of the following:
- Review of a book you borrowed from our library and really enjoyed
- Short written recount and images from a trip you have taken
- Poem you wrote
- A photo you have created in the Newfound Area along with a brief summary of how it represents our region or community
Thank You
The Minot-Sleeper Library Summer Reading Program would not be possible without the support of the Friends of the Library. The Friends support this annual program with generous funding and volunteering their time. Thank you, Friends!
The Minot-Sleeper Library Summer Reading Program would not be possible without the support of the Friends of the Library. The Friends support this annual program with generous funding and volunteering their time. Thank you, Friends!
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