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)
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.
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
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
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) 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) |
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) Live/In-person Petting Zoo
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Weekly Programs ~ Click on any program below to register
Bee Club
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"Tails from History" Book Club
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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!
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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. |
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. 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. |
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
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