2023 Massachusetts Statewide Summer Reading Program – July 29 to August 12

Summer Reading begins with a visit from Three Ring Creations presenting Circus Magic on Thursday, June 29th at 11 a.m., sponsored by the Carver Cultural Council. This show kicks off a summer full of activities, including a musical puppet show, life-size dinosaurs and animal communication program, also sponsored by the Carver Cultural Council. Weekly storytimes, play group and special programs for all age groups means you always have something fun to do locally – plus, research shows that children who participate in summer reading programs not only avoid the summer slump, but actually make academic gains.  The theme of the Massachusetts statewide summer reading program for 2023 is Find Your Voice and it is sponsored by your local library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Toddler Storytime – Tuesdays, July 11 to August 8 at 10:30 a.m.  – Join volunteer reader, Sarah Hewins, for stories, songs and activities.

Storytime – Wednesdays, July 5 to August 9 at 10:30 a.m. – Join us for stories, songs and related activities.

Play with Pathways – Thursdays, July 13 to August 10 at 10:30 a.m. – Meet the members of Silver Lake’s Pathways group while you color and play games.

Safari NERF – Saturday, July 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – BYO gear or use some of ours! All ages, drop-in.

What’s in Your Head? – Monday, July 17 to Saturday, July 22 – Drop in all week long for fun psychology and brain games.

Stamping Around – Monday, July 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – All ages, drop-in to make cards and more.

Sock Puppets – Tuesday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m. – Age 6 and up, must register.

Author Visit – Wednesday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m. – Author of The Wind’s Tale, Steven Paul Stone, will be a special guest at storytime this week. If you like, you may purchase a copy of his book to be signed after the event.

Musical Puppet Show with Tom Knight! – Saturday, July 22 at 11:00 a.m. – Join us as we welcome Ton Knight productions for a musical puppet show sponsored by the Carver Cultural Council!

Hot Air Balloons – Monday, July 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – All ages, drop-in.

Rainbow Loom – Tuesday, July 25 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – All ages, drop-in.

Around the Table – Monday, July 31 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – All ages, drop-in to try new games!

Gimp Keychains – Tuesday, August 1 at 5:30 p.m. – All ages, drop-in.

Escape the Grimm Wood – Friday, August 4, Saturday, August 5 and Monday, August 7 at 11:00 1.m. or 1:00 p.m. – A Grimm Woods escape room! Scale Rapunzel’s tower, sort Snow White’s dwarves, find the Princess’s pea and more. Register as a group or join others. These challenges are not easy, so most group members should be age 9 & up. Adults welcome.

I Survived – Tuesday, August 8 from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. – Designed for age 5 and up, drop-in.

Dinoman! – Thursday, August 10 at 11:00 a.m. – Whoa! Life-sized dinosaurs and a fun program with Dinoman? Count us in! Sponsored by the Carver Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Candy Bar Bingo – Friday, August 11 at 1:00 p.m. – All ages, drop-in to end your summer on a sweet note. Entry fee of one regular-sized candy bar per player.

EVENTS

Happy Anniversary – Monday, July 24 to Saturday, July 29 – The library is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Drop-in all week or during Old Home Day and use our magnetic poetry to craft an ode to the library. Snap a pic and send it to us for the chance to win a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble, courtesy of Cooper’s Pond Construction Company! The library is celebrating its 25th Anniversary! Drop-in all week or during Old Home Day and use our magnetic poetry to craft an ode to the library. Snap a pic and send it to us for the chance to win a gift certificate to Barnes & Noble, courtesy of Cooper’s Pond Construction Company!

The Book Club at the Carver Public Library - Third Wednesday of the Month - 2:00 - Large Meeting Room

Everyone is welcome to the Book Club which meets most months of the year.  We will be meeting in the Large Meeting Room at the library. Books are available at the Circulation Desk. The book for Wednesday, July 19th is Guilty Not Guilty by Felix Francis.

Summer Concert Series:  Jon Waterman and Matt York

The library will be offering a Summer Concert Series in August.

Jon Waterman will present Railroads in Song which will look at the history of trains in the United States over time, on Wednesday, August 2nd at 2:00 p.m.

Matt York will present Johnny Cash Songs & Stories on Wednesday, August 9th at 1:00 p.m. thanks to a grant from the Carver Cultural Council.  Both programs will be in the Large Meeting Room and everyone is welcome.