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  • Summer reading an 'adventure' at library

  • The summer of 2014 will be one of thrills for young readers at Fall River Public Library, where a month-long reading club kicks off this week.
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  • The summer of 2014 will be one of thrills for young readers at Fall River Public Library, where a month-long reading club kicks off this week.
    The program — whose theme is "Find Your Adventure at the Library" — boasts a packed schedule of story times, picnics, craft-making, animal shows and more events focused on adventure. Readers will travel to the wild west, outer space and jungles, for starters.
    The program is designed to encourage children in pre-school up to fifth grade to pursue their reading while not in school, the library said in a news release.
    Kick-off celebrations are slated for July 9, 11 a.m., at the East Branch library (1386 Pleasant St.) and 3:30 p.m. at the South Branch library (58 Arch St., rear entrance). Both branches will host a wild west puppet craft activity. Children can choose a character — from sheriff to desperado — to color and call their own.
    Highlight events include:
    • "Sir George and the Dragon," by John McDonough and his Pumpernickel Puppets, Friday, July 11, 11 a.m.
    • Outdoor Jungle Story Time and Animal Safari, Tuesday, July 15, 11 a.m., on the main library's Elm Street lawn.
    • "A Pirate's Life for Me" Family Night, Thursday, Aug. 7, 7 p.m. Musicians Julie and Brownie take to the Elm Street stage in full buccaneer regalia to perform pirate-themed songs. Dress as a pirate and you could win a prize.
    • Return of the Teddy Bear Picnic, Tuesday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m., on the main library's Elm Street lawn. Bring a blanket and a picnic lunch, and enjoy stories and activities celebrating America's favorite stuffed animal.
    Over the course of the program, children will keep track of their reading progress on official reading charts located at each library branch. For every 10 picture books or single chapter books (minimum of 80 pages) that a child reads, they will receive a raffle ticket that they can sign and deposit in the reading chart.
    Throughout the summer, children will receive small incentive prizes as encouragement. Several grand prize winners will be named at the closing awards celebration Aug. 21, 11 a.m., at the main library, 104 North Main St.
    Every child who participates in the program will receive a reading certificate and a book award of their choice for a job well done. If a child is unable to read independently, they can still participate by having older siblings or parents read to them.
    "We hope every child takes up the challenge to find their own adventure at their neighborhood library," Children's Supervisor David Mello said.
    A full listing of summer events is available at fallriverlibrary.org.
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