Portland Library
20 Freestone Avenue
Portland, CT  06480
860-342-6770

Portland Library's

2013
Summer Reading Club

Dig into Reading
The Portland Library’s 2013 Summer Reading
Program will begin on June 18th! This year, in
addition to our SRP challenges, our program will be tracked on-line, making it easier to record Governors' Reading Challenges and summer reading goals. The new system will be up and running on June 1st.
Families and individuals can begin making their
on-line profiles on June 1st and logging their minutes on or after June 18th. Stay tuned for more details

Get a copy of your Dig into Reading CHALLENGES!

Kick-off Program:  Vanessa Trien
Tuesday, June 25th at 6:30 pm
Boston-based singer-songwriter and children's performer, Vanessa Trien, has become a local rock star among the young and young at heart. As Boston Children's Music puts it, "Vanessa's shows are perfect.  It's hard to explain and I can't quite put my finger on what it is they do differently, but whatever it is, it really gets the kids (and parents) excited!...Good news! Vanessa is coming to Portland, to help us kick off our summer reading program! This program will be held on the Town Greene. In case of inclement weather, it will move to the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library. Registration is required to ensure your space in case of rain.

Weekly Story Times
Wednesdays at 11:00 for children ages 1-5 years old.

Weekly Explore & Create
Tuesdays at 11:00 for children in grades 1 and up.
Registration is required for all weekly programs.

Magician, Peter Boie
Tuesday, July 9th at 6:30 p.m.
Being the Magician for Non-Believers is about “Creating an atmosphere where you stop thinking whether it’s real or not, and you just enjoy it,” says Peter. Peter has won honors at magic competitions around the country and now he is going to entertain us! This
program will be held on the Town Greene. In case of inclement weather, it will move to the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library. Registration is required.

Riverside Reptiles
Tuesday, July 16 at 6:30 p.m.
This evening, we will enjoy a fascinating program about SNAKES!: Meet numerous species of snakes. Learn about our native species and what we can do to conserve their habitat and ensure their survival This program will be held in the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library. Registration is required.

Caryn Lin
Tuesday, July 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Caryn plays her 4, 5 and 6 string electric violins, using looping techniques to create short, on-the-spot recordings of her voice, percussion instruments, and other sounds. This program will be held on the Town Greene. In case of inclement weather, it will move to the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library. Registration is required.
 

Zak Morgan
Tuesday, August 6 at 6:30 p.m.
GRAMMY nominee Zak Morgan's unique brand of children's music delivers songs and poems with wit and charm that inspire and tickle the funny bones of children and adults alike. We are so lucky to have the opportunity to welcome this top-notch performer! This program will be held on the Town Greene. In case of inclement weather, it will move to the Mary Flood Room at the Portland Library.. Registration is
required.

Last updated 06/11/2013!