PreK-Grade 5 Summer Reading

Welcome to Westwood Library's 2021 Summer Reading Program
Friday, June 11-Friday, August 13
For kids entering PreK-5th Grade
(Summer Reading for Teens and Adults Click HERE)

Step One--Register for the grade appropriate summer reading program below. Parents please register each child based on the grade they will enter in September. If you need a library card--email library@westwood.bccls.org

Step Two--After registering, keep logging your books online, attending virtual or in-person programs or completing "On Your Own Time" activities. Each week we will track your program participation, completed activities and books read. You must submit your completed activities, or logged books by Friday at 6:00 pm. You'll then receive an email notice stating that you qualified for the weekly prize with instruction on how to retrieve your prize. Check out the different activities below for opportunities to earn a weekly prize.

Summer Reading Registration

PreK

Children K-5 Registration Form & Return User

One Book Westwood

This year's selection is the Incredible Journey by Sheila Burnford. Copies of the book are available at the Library!

One Time Programs ~ Click on any program below to register

Olympic Games Kickoff: (Gr K-5)

FRIDAY, JULY 23 at 3:00 pm on Instagram Live
Children will create an edible torch to kickoff the Olympic Games and we will also recreate the illusion of fireworks with a science experiment. You provide the materials and follow along on the Instagram Live demonstration. Click here for the ingredients list

Build a Mini Bird Feeder: (Gr 2-5)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 10 at 3:30 pm
Library Parking Lot
Live/In-person. Let’s learn a bit about birds. We will listen to a story and build a mini bird feeder for you to take home. (45 mins)

Draw the Missing Half: (Gr K-2)

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3 at 3:30 pm on Google Meet
Drawing the missing half of insects will teach children the basics of bilateral symmetry, while challenging them to practice math and identify insects! Activity sheets will be provided. You'll need colored pencils or crayons. (45 mins)

Live/In-person Petting Zoo
& Pony Ride
Summer Reading Finale
(with ice cream!)

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 at 1:00 pm
Library Parking Lot
Live/In-person. We will celebrate the efforts of all readers with a Travelling Petting Zoo/Pony ride and Ice Cream Social.

Karlie & the Star of the Week: Celebrating Differences Read Aloud (Gr K-2)

TUESDAY, JULY 13 at 3:30 pm
Library Parking Lot
Live/In-person. Children will listen to a read aloud of "Karlie and the Star of the Week" and then work on a story sequencing activity. (30 mins)
Sponsored by Partnership for Mental and Child Health of Northern New Jersey.

Paint Your Own Kitten/Puppy Bobblehead (Gr K-5)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 5 at 3:30 pm
on Google Meet
Just for fun! You can paint your own kitten or puppy bobblehead and create your own unique keepsake puppy. We'll provide the bobblehead and you provide the paints and brush. We will email you when it is available to pick up. (30 mins)

Weekly Programs ~ Click on any program below to register

Bee Club
(Gr. 3-5)

THURSDAYS, STARTS JULY 8 ends AUGUST 5 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Online Zoom
This introductory club teaches children about beekeeping. Beekeeping teaches kids about the natural life cycles in the natural world around them. It's an excellent way to get children to care about the environment and want to be a part of taking care of it. (1 hr)

Story Telling Math
(Gr. 1-2)

THURSDAYS, STARTS JULY 8 ends JULY 29
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm on Google Meet
A 4-week program. We will listen to a story with a specific math unit and work on a related math activity. (45 min)

"Tails from History" Book Club
(Gr. K-2)

WEDNESDAYS, STARTS JULY 7 ends AUGUST 4
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm on Google Meet
Each week we will discuss a different book from the series, " Tails from History" then end with an activity. Please read the book before the meeting begins. All 5 books will be available for pick up as a set from the Westwood Circulation Desk with an accompanying activity. (45 mins)

Intro to Debate: (Gr. 4-5)

FRIDAYS, STARTS JULY 9 ends AUGUST 6
4:00 pm - 4:45 pm on Google Meet
Participants will learn the basics of debate and gain multiple benefits such as critical thinking, organization, public speaking, logic, conflict resolution and more. (45 mins)

Jiggly Wiggly (children to age 5) Live/In-person

THURSDAYS, STARTS JULY 8 ends JULY 29
11:30 am - 12:00 pm at Bandstand
Music and movement outdoors in Veterans' Memorial Park. If rain, then held on Facebook Live. (30 mins)

Jr. Animal Activists (Gr. 3-5)

MONDAYS, STARTS JULY 12 ends AUGUST 9
3:30 pm - 4:15 pm on Google Meet
We will learn different ways to help animals by learning about animal rights, watching videos, learning about the work of activists and participating in activities. (45 mins)

Teen Volunteer Lead Scholar's Tutoring Programs

These programs are run by Library teen volunteers and are sure to be hits with your beginning readers!

Animal Art: Sea Creatures
(PreK-Age 5)

WEDNESDAYS, STARTS AUG 4 ends AUG 25
10:30am -11:00am at the Library
In-person/Live. A 4 week program that reviews animals, the alphabet and includes a related craft.

Math Masters
(Gr 3-5)
TUESDAYS, STARTS JULY 6 ends JULY 27
20 minute sessions available between
3:00pm -4:00pm on Google Meet
A 4-week virtual program to review math concepts and build math skills with high school honor student using online games, worksheets and videos. Register through link for the time you wish to participate. This is a one on one program, pick the time slot you want and register. Only one time slot, per child per week.

Book Buddies
(Gr K-3)

TUESDAYS, STARTS JULY 6 ends AUGUST 10
15 minute sessions available between
2:00pm-3:00pm on Google Meet
A 6-week virtual program for children to practice reading aloud and learning new vocabulary. Age appropriate books are selected. This is a one on one program, pick the time slot you want and register. Only one time slot per child, per week.

Intro to Scratch Coding
(Gr 2-4)

TUESDAYS, STARTS AUG 3 ends AUG 31
3:00pm-3:45pm on Google Meet
A 5-week virtual program to learn basic block coding concepts. Work is done on your own laptops--tablet and smartphones not compatible.

Math Rookies
(Gr K-2)

MONDAYS, STARTS JULY 12 ends AUGUST 9
20 minute sessions available between
2:30pm - 3:30pm on Google Meet
A 5-week virtual program to review math concepts and build math skills. Register through the link for the time you wish to participate. This is a one on one program, pick the time slot you want and register. Only one time slot per child, per week.

On Your Own Time Activities

Earn credit for a weekly prize by completing one of the on your own activities listed in the document here. Send a picture of your completed activity to denise.lester@westwood.bccls.org