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Missions
Our librarians have put together several activities, for a variety of challenges and levels. Complete an activity and you might unlock a more advanced one, and bragging rights, cool badges and maybe even a prize!

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100 Things To Do Before Kindergarten

List of fun things to do with your child before they enter kindergarten.



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Animal Adventures

8/9 12:00pm- 1:00pm


Learn about wildlife conservation, animal habits and habitats, and meet about 8-10 animals including 2 of their premium animals*.



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Artful Mechanisms

7/18 2:15pm-3:45pm


Playful Engineers is bringing their make and take program. They will provide lots of different materials and you supply the creativity and imaginiation! What you build will be up to you and Playful Engineers will be there to help you make it real.



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Big Predators

7/30 4:30pm-5:30pm


Bears, coyotes, wolves, oh my! Learn which large wild predators are left in MA and which have been extirpated. Understand food chains and what is meant by “survival of the fittest”. Includes a fun predator/prey activity!



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Book Quiz

Test your book knowledge and challenge yourself by answering these multiple-choice questions about popular books. For more quizzes visit https://www.quiztriviagames.com/.




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Book Tasting

7/2 1:00pm-2:00pm


Hungry for a new book to read? A book tasting is a great opportunity to try a few different types of books, reflect, discuss and find your next great read! We’ll have tasty snacks as well. What would a tasting be without snacks?!



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Coral Reef Craft

7/24 3:30-5:00pm


Transform recycled materials into a vibrant coral reef, with splashes of colorful paint and crafty bits. Craft an underwater scene that's truly splash-tacular! Get ready to explore a sea of fun!



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Felting Workshop with Whimsical Fiber


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It's All Fun and Games

Embrace your inner child while involving the family with these ideas for summer fun.




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Level up Your Reading
Level up your reading and challenge yourself to try new things. Reading can happen anywhere, and new books await!

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Pop Up Art- Cherry Blossom Painting


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Reading Around

Books can take you around the world and back, even if you're only in your backyard! Show us all the fun and exciting places you read by marking each place you read. Get out and read!



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Sourdough Starter Workshop


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Southwick Animal Shelter Drive
Bring an item to the Library for the Southwick Animal Shelter. Items include: paper towels, dry/wet dog or cat food or treats, blankets, or bleach. 

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Southwick Food Drive


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Succulent Terrariums


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Teen Craft & Hangout


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Teen Pottery with Pied Potter Hamelin
Join us in the community room to make a clay relief tile with potter Rick Hamelin! Registration on EventKeeper is required, 15 places are available.

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Teen Summer Hangout #1
Join us for the first teen hangout of the summer with games, snacks, & fun! No Registration required  

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Ukuleles with Julie Stepanek


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Week 3: Five books you've enjoyed this year!


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Week 4 Scavenger hunt: Find the dog in the teen library!


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Week 5: Solve the Riddle at the reference desk
Solve the Riddle posted at the reference desk and tell a librarian!

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Week 6: Five Sentence Book Review
Write a 5 sentence book review and turn it in to one of the reference librarians!

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Week Five 7/29-8/2
Moment of Mindfulness. Find a quiet spot outside, under a tree or inside in a comfy chair. Set a timer for 5 minutes, close your eyes, take deep breaths, and be still.

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Week Four 7/22-8/2
Quack us up! Stop in to the Library and tell one of the Librarians a joke. Earn 2 raffle tickets and a rubber duck!

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Week One 7/1-7/5

Bring a nonperishable food item to the Library. At the end of the week we will be donating all the items to the Southwick Food Bank.



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Week Six 8/5-8/9


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Week Three 7/15-7/19
Safari Scavenger Hunt. Come in to the Children’s Room. Spot all of the wild animals and earn your raffle tickets!

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Week Two: 7/8-7/12
Bring an item to the Library for the Southwick Animal Shelter. Items include: paper towels, dry/wet dog or cat food or treats, blankets, or bleach.

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Wool Felted Otter with Pop Up Art School
Join us in the community room at 3PM for fun with wool felting, presented by Pop up Art School! There are 15 spaces available, registration on Eventkeeper is required.

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