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Beverly Library to host several summer programs

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(File Photo) Willie Hanger hands Susan Chipps, Beverly library branch manager, his egg to drop during an event last year. The Beverly Branch of the Washington County Library will hold several summer programs.

The Beverly Library Summer Reading Program will be busy this year.

Family Literacy Night is 6 p.m. Mondays when there will be activities and crafts after the reading. Crafts and activities are: Historical Society, log Cabins and making butter; the Beverly Leos, crochet; American Legion Riders, bike safety; American Legion Auxiliary, July 4; and 4-H and Down the Rabbit Hole Acres.

We One will be held 1 p.m. Wednesdays with snacks provided by Lisa's Sweet Shop. Programs are broken down into theme and age groups: Baby Bookworms for children 2 and under; Read-To-Me for children 3-5; Beginner Reader Club for children 6-8; and Reader's Club for children 9-12. Children under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Parents are encouraged to participate with their children.

Each age group will follow their own theme. The Baby Bookworms are learning to be brave, strong, a friend.

The Read-To-Me crowd is learning to be good friends. The Beginner Readers Club is following the theme of All Together Now. The Reader's Club is going to be traveling the world.

The Can We Play? Program will be held Fridays when participants will learn how to play a new game.

At 10:30 a.m. June 9, a champion pickle ball player will teach the basics of the game. The program will be 11:30 a.m. the remaining Fridays and will include card or board games.

Different stop-in programs are planned for Saturdays, such as movie day, game day, LEGO Club.

The Foam Party will be held June 24 and will run until 1:30 or when the foam runs out. Foam Party is outside, weather permitting, and a change of clothes and a towel are recommended. Ice Cream Day is July 15.

Among special programs, on the second Monday, a Book Discussion will be held 4:30 p.m. at Lock No. 4 Coffee Shop. Night Out at Riverbend Family Dining will be held 6 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday.

Other programs also are planned.

For information on other programs, call the library at 740-984-4060 or go to the library at 300 McIntosh St.

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