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SUMMER READING 2022
The 2022 Summer Reading Challenge Runs from Monday June 20th through Friday August 12th!
Imagine the possibilities this summer by joining Thayer Public Library’s annual Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “Read Beyond the Beaten Path.”
We have something for everyone — Children, Teens, & Adults! Pre-registration opens Wednesday June 1st, 2022!
Kickoff?
Join us Monday June 27th for Mobile Mini Golf! We’ll have a 10 hole course set up throughout the library from 2-5pm as well as some sweet treats! Register here.
How to Participate in TPL Summer Reading?
This year participate in Library Summer Reading through Beanstack ! Already registered last year? Login and get started today! If you haven’t registered before click the link about how to get started! Once you’re registered, you can track your reading, submit reviews (reviews will display readers first name and last initial), earn virtual and physical badges, and more! You can participate by using the mobile app for iOS and Android or visit the Beanstack landing page from your computer! Paper review slips are also available, in addition, for adults – just ask the Reference Desk!
All ages earn weekly prizes, so everyone is encouraged to turn in their book reviews- online or on the printed adult slips/bookmarks!
Any other questions? Click here for more info!
Braintree Schools Summer Reading
Childrens’ Braintree School Summer Reading
K-5
Braintree Childrens Required Summer Reading Coming Soon
Middle/High Braintree School Summer Reading
6-8
9-12
AP/Lang
Braintree Middle/High School Required Summer Reading Coming Soon
eBooks
Can’t find what you’re looking for physically? Prefer to listen to your book? Check out our digital collections!
LIBRARY EVENTS
Be sure to CHECK THE CALENDAR to see all the programs we have planned this summer! If you want to be among the first to know about everything happening at the library, then don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER! Want monthly new book recommendations? Subscribe to TPL’s NextReads!
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ADDITIONAL INFO:
TPL NextReads
Looking for a great new book or audiobook? Sign up for Thayer Public Library’s e-newsletters and get customized recommendations in your email inbox! To receive custom newsletters by email, select your favorite topics and fill out the brief subscription form. Explore the links below to learn about or preview each newsletter.
LIBRARY OF THINGS
Did you know we offer more than just books? Wanted to set up an outdoor movie at home for your family, but don’t own a projector? Check ours out! Want to get crafty this summer, but don’t want to spend the money if it’s not the right fit for you? Check out our 3D Filament Pens! There’s so many fun things for yourself or your family! Check out the full collection at https://www.thayerpubliclibrary.org/library-of-things-2/
SYNC
Need free reading audiobook recommendations? Try Sync! SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for tweens & teens ages 13+. SYNC returns this summer, giving participants two thematically paired audiobooks each week. Titles are all available worldwide and change every Thursday at midnight Eastern Time during the season.
SYNC Access Details
o Titles are accessible in Sora, the student reading app from OverDrive.
o Sora is available in your browser at soraapp.com, or as an app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
o Each SYNC audiobook will be featured in Sora a window of 7 days.
o Titles are yours indefinitely once you “borrow” them during their 7-day availability window in Sora.
KANOPY
Free films each month on us! Thayer Public Library – (MA) gives you 10 credits to watch critically-acclaimed films, kids picks, indie films, and more each month. You’ll receive a new set of play credits on the first of the month. Visit https://www.kanopy.com/en/thayerlibrary/ to get started!
The Thayer Public Library Summer Reading is sponsored by Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, the Friends of Thayer Public Library, iRead Summer Reading Programs, and the Boston Bruins.