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Fiske Library announces June programs, Summer Reading kickoff

The Fiske Public Library will be closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth. Regular hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The library is closed Saturdays in July and August.

Summer Reading, themed “Plant a Seed, Read!,” begins Monday, June 22, and runs for eight weeks for children and teens up to age 18.

Children’s programming includes Mother Goose on the Loose for ages birth to 3 on Tuesdays, June 2, 9 and 30; Preschool Storytime on Thursdays, June 4 and 11; Baby/Toddler Playgroup on Friday, June 5; Monday Crafternoon on June 1 and 15; and Read to Sophie the therapy dog on Saturday, June 6.

Special youth events include a book bedazzling program for ages 11-18 on June 11; a butterfly exhibit with Winterberry Homestead on June 23; Birds of Prey with Wingmasters on June 24; a family movie on June 26; Book Bingo on June 27; and an Egg Drop Challenge on June 29.

Teens entering grades 7-12 may apply for summer volunteer opportunities at the library.

The library is also participating in a regional Soccer Gnome Hunt from June 1-30 with neighboring libraries.

Adult offerings include weekly free IT help on Tuesdays; monthly spice kits and take-and-make craft kits; a three-week Learn to Sew series beginning June 10; book bedazzling for adults on June 18; Wine Bottle Paint Night on June 25; and the Fiske Library Book Club on June 23.

The library also offers virtual author talks throughout the month.

Registration details and additional information are available at fiskelib.org or by calling 508-384-5440.