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Summer Reading Program Continues
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Read, Renew, Repeat
The Smokey Bear Reading Challenge is continuing throughout the entire summer. If you haven't already signed up, swing by the library to pick up a pledge sheet. When you have read your five books and filled out the pledge sheet. return it to Bentley and receive a special Smokey Bear Challenge pin and bookmark. Your name will go on a campaign hat, just like Smokey’s, and we place it on the glass door around our poster of Smokey Bear.
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Scavenger Hunts in July
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Bentley will offer two scavenger hunts during the month of July. Our Smokey Bear Scavenger Hunt complements our summer reading challenge and will run from July 1st to July 16th. Stop by the library and have fun looking for our ‘Smokey’ hidden clues. Our second scavenger hunt is Outdoor Bolton and will run from July 16th to July 31st. For this scavenger hunt you can pick up a sheet at Bentley and take it with you to complete at home and around town. When you’re finished, come back to the library and claim your prize! Registration is not required.
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Tech Assistance at Bentley
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Bentley will be offering four sessions dedicated to providing technical support over the summer. If you need assistance with email, Hoopla, Libby, Facebook, your online account, or other tech related issues – we’re here to help. The tech sessions for July are July 16th from 3:00 to 4:00 and July 25th from 6:30 to 7:30. The sessions for August are August 6th from 3:00 to 4:00 and August 15th from 6:30 to 7:30. Registration is required. Please call Bentley at 860-646-7349 or email us at bmlprograms@biblio.org to select your date and time slot.
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Storytime at the Library
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Wednesday July 10th, 24th and August 7th from 11:45-12:15
Come and enjoy stories and simple crafts on the selected Wednesdays, from 11:45 am - 12:15pm.
Feel free to bring your own lunch. Registration is not required.
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Knitting and Handcraft Tuesdays
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Every Tuesday, 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Drop in any Tuesday to join this friendly and experienced group. All skill levels are welcome! Join the group anytime. Registration is not required.
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
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1000 Books Before Kindergarten encourages families and caregivers to read 1000 books with their young children before they enter kindergarten. Read any book (and you can repeat books!) to your newborn, infant, or toddler before they begin Kindergarten. Sound daunting? You have more time than you think. 1 book x 365 days = 1,095. 10 books/week x 52 weeks = 1,040 in 2 years. 3 books x 365 days = 1,095 in 1 year.
Studies have shown that families who start reading aloud to their children at birth help strengthen language skills and build vocabulary. One out of five children have trouble learning to read. This program hopes to improve that statistic and also encourage family bonding.
Sign up for this program at the library. You and your child will receive a welcome bag, recording sheets, and tokens to celebrate your progress along the way.
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Tick-Borne Disease Awareness & Prevention
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Join us at Bentley Memorial Library on August 8th at 6:30 for this timely presentation on ticks. This program is presented by the Eastern Highlands Health District and hosted by your library.