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N.Y. State Senator Tom OMara Numbers help tell every story. For example, many studies have made the case that children who read during the summer make greater academic gains in the following school year than children who do not. In fact, the statistics on the “summer slide” jump right off the page, including that: • Students can lose up to 25% of their reading level over the summer • Children who don’t engage in summer reading lose approximately two months of instructional time, or ro...

UPCOMING EVENTS Sharpie Tie Dye Thursday, July 8, 11:30 a.m. – Bring a clean, dry, white or light-colored shirt and try this mess-free craft! All supplies, other than the item to be dyed, will be provided. This outdoor program at Penn Yan Public Library, 214 Main St. in the village, is for ages 5 to 18. Please register online at https://tinyurl.com/PYPLSummer or by calling Penn Yan Public Library at 315-536-6114. Please follow all current public health guidelines. This program will be cancele...

Programs with the Brookline Library COURTESY OF PUBLIC LIBRARY OF BROOKLINE Most virtual programs meet over Zoom. Unless otherwise noted, patrons can sign up for Zoom programs at brooklinelibrary.org/events or by calling the library at 617-730-2370.  The library is now offering some outdoor in-person programs. When attending Library programs, please attendees are asked to wear a mask that covers the nose and mouth. Children ages 2 through 11 and unvaccinated teens and adults must wear masks...

An online summer reading program is being promoted by the New York State Senate for young readers and families throughout New York state. State Senator Tom O’Mara recently announced that he is sponsoring the program. “I’m glad for this opportunity to help join the effort by so many local public libraries and other groups and organizations to encourage summer reading,” said O’Mara. “The Senate’s online summer reading program offers another convenient opportunit...

Neill Public Library’s Summer Reading Program continues with Savannah Week on Monday. Stop by and pick up one of the Grab and Go Activity Bags for youth of all ages.  The library is also hosting a virtual cooking class from Kids’ Table on Wednesday. To register for that, email: rachael.ritter@neill-lib.org. Storytime online will be with Ms. Rachael, on Monday, and Linda Hackbarth, Co-Chair of the Pullman Depot on Tuesday, and Jennifer Hackman, Economic Development Manager for the City of P...

Posted Submitted SUMMERDALE - Tails and Tales was the theme for the 2021 Summer Reading Program, chosen because animals have a tale to tell. The children can readily relate to animals and animal stories, thereby encouraging them to read more. The Marjorie Younce Snook Public Library has a great selection of animal stories for children to choose from, and the Summer Reading Program offered the opportunity for children to expand their minds while keeping up on their reading skills while school ...

Thu, 07/08/2021 - 6:45pm Story Location: Rockland  MaineUnited States ROCKLAND — Using a pre-made scarecrow frame, individuals, families,  local businesses and other groups can create a sculpture together and have it featured in the Tails & Tales Sculptures in the Gardens on the Rockland Public Library property. The theme for the sculptures follows  that of the Summer Reading Program, “Tails & Tales.”  Will you make a sculpture of your favorite animal? A character from a ...

Im a first time mom of a school-aged kid, and to be honest, im freaking out a little bit. We survived pandemic/hybrid Kindergarten (barely), but will my kid remember anything she learned this year when she starts first grade in September? Local summer reading programs for the WIN! Several of the local libraries around the Hudson Valley have announced their summer reading programs, as well as a number of virtual and even in-person events, so you better believe ill be taking advantage of those so...

Portsmouth Herald Poco Amare to perform at Exeter Public Library EXETER — The Exeter Public Library will host Poco Amare, a sub-group of the Seacoast chamber chorus Amare Cantare, on Tuesday, July 20.  The event, featuring a program of unaccompanied choral music, will take place at 6:30 p.m.  The performance includes selections ranging from Renaissance madrigals to Romantic part songs to works by living composers.  This program is free and open to the public. Exeter Public Library is loca...

Calendar: July 7, 2021 Modified: 7/6/2021 2:27:39 PM Share your eventsin this calendar Publicize your meetings and community events in this free calendar, which comes out on Wednesdays in this space. Deadline: The Monday before. Email to: newsroom@atholdailynews.com. Friday: Music in the park ORANGE — Music in the Park returns this summer to the “Friendly Town” as the Orange Community Band, under the baton of Stephanie Parker, will be performing a series of four outdoor concerts on t...