APL hosts summer of fun
ARR you looking… for a shore way to have fun and seas the day this summer? Stop by Abbotsford Public Library from June 7 - June 14 to sign up for this summer’s Abbotsford Public Library Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is: Oceans of Possibilities. Sign up for all ages begins June 7 and a final grand prize drawing for youth will be held July 12 at End of Summer Reading Party and on July 18 for teens and adults.
summer hours
Beginning May 28, the library is closed on Saturdays through September 3. Summer hours will be: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. All activities and programming will require pre-registration and other guidelines as specified.
De-FIN-itely join the youth summer program
The Abby Library Youth Summer Program is for those going into grades Kindergarten-sixth grade. To be part of the reading program, come to the library to sign up and receive a reading folder (sign up starts June 7 and lasts through June 14). Bring the folder each Tuesday through July 27 to earn reading rewards (only if weekly reading goal is completed).
_ Read to Rover (June 15 - July 27): Two small friendly dogs will be at the Abby library on Wednesdays beginning at 3 p.m. The dogs will stay for one hour and reading will be done via 15 minutes sign-ups. The owner will be present to help with hard words.
_ Stories and Activities (June 15 - July 12): Ms. Nancy will host ocean-themed story and activity days each Tuesday at 3 p.m. No program on July 5.
_ Preteen, ages 8-12, Book Club and Activity (Mondays- June 20, July 18, Aug. 15): Preteens will read an ocean-themed book or graphic novel. Then meet on the designated days to discuss and do a related themed activity.
Off-the-HOOK teen activities
Teens who participate in the Abby Library Teen/ Adult program will be rewarded for two hours of reading each week that is entered into a summer reading log. Bring your log to the library each week for a small prize and a ticket to be entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of summer program.
_ Sushi Night (June 27): At 6 p.m. come make your own candy sushi and play the “Sushi Go!” board game.
_ Book Speed Dating (July 18): Come to the library at 6 p.m. to find some new reads and eat pizza.
FIN-tastic fun for the whole family
_ Local Animals (June 13): Local farm will bring small animals to have a mini petting zoo at 5:30 p.m.
_ Truly Remarkable Loon (July 6): Bring your family to a fun and funny show with comedy juggler Truly Remarkable Loon at 6 p.m.
_ Sunken Treasure Puzzle Room (June 9, 10 and 13): Sign up with your family or friends to solve riddles are recover the treasure before time runs out.
*Adults will be rewarded a prize for every two hours of reading each week entered on a reading log. Bring your log to the library to receive a small prize and be entered to win a grand prize at the end of the program.
Regular programming
_ Family Movie Night (2nd Friday of the Month): Pre-registration required and must sit with family group.
_ Adult Craft Night (3rd Thursday of the Month): Pre-registration required.
_ Wild Cookies Book Club (2nd Tuesday of the Month): Ask the librarian for a copy of that month’s pick.
Don’t get jelly… Sign up for Summer Reading Program starting June 7 at the Abbotsford Public Library. Visit the Abbotsford Public Library Facebook and/or Instagram pages for additional updates.
