Summer Reading
Celebrate Summer Reading at the Norwell Public Library
We are proud to host programs for children, teens, and adults. Explore our events, programs, and reading lists to support your summer reading efforts!
Summer Reading Kick-Off
All Summer Reading Program participation is optional! Summer Reading Program 2024 runs Monday, June 24- Friday, August 9th for all ages.
Summer Reading Kick-off w/ Skipper (Registration Optional)
Monday, June 24th 1-2pm
Sign up for the Summer Reading BINGO Game Card for adult and teen readers and a raffle ticket for kids.
Then head on out to the Kona Ice Truck for a scoop of shaved ice (while supplies last). Skipper the therapy dog will be in attendance!
Special Thanks to Friends of Norwell Public Library for sponsoring the Kona Ice Truck!
Summer Reading Challenges
Children’s reading challenge:
For every day that you read 15 minutes or more, mark it off on your log. For every 10 days read, bring your log into the library to enter one of our cool raffle prizes like a gift card to Hilliard's Chocolates, Hornstra Farms Ice Cream, or The Toy Box Hanover. Download the Children’s Reading Log or stop by the library for a printed copy. Due by August 9th, 2024.
Teen Reading Challenge:
Teens can register for the Summer Reading Program to have the chance to win fun prizes this summer. By completing horizontal, vertical, and diagonal lines on a bingo board, they will win raffle tickets to use to enter one of our many raffles. Among these fun prizes are movie tickets to Showcase Cinema de Lux, gift cards to Target, Lucky Finn, Hornstra Farms, and even an Amazon Fire 7. Due by August 9th, 2024.
Adult Reading Challenge:
The Adult bingo challenge will have you re-read old favorites, attend a library event, even read a graphic novel and more. Complete any 10 bingo squares for a chance to win a restaurant ( Cheever Tavern) gift card or an Amazon Fire 7 tablet. Double your chances by completing another 10 for a total of 20 for another entry to win. Download the Adult Bingo challenge or stop by the library for a printed copy.
Due by August 9th, 2024.
A big thanks to the Friends of Norwell Public Library for funding our summer reading program prizes.
End of Summer Reading Event
Friday, August 9th, 12pm-3pm
Save the date for End of Summer Reading Mini Golf!
A big thanks to the Friends of Norwell Public Library for funding our summer reading program prizes.
The Massachusetts Statewide Summer Library Program is funded by the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
Special thanks to the Friends of the Norwell Public Library for their support in funding programs during summer reading.
Be sure to check the Library Calendar for fun virtual programs and activities!
Summer Reading Lists 2024
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Students will be discussing two books read over the summer with their classmates and teacher in the early weeks of September. Daily reading over the summer is encouraged to better prepare students to take part in engaging book discussions upon their return to school. Reading should be enjoyable and students are encouraged to read any books that interest them, even if they are not on this list.
You can view the list here.
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We have put together a list of books that should be of high interest and appropriately challenging for incoming seventh grade students. While we encourage students to read regularly throughout the summer, students should read at least one book from each of the two lists. In September, all students will complete a quiz on the book of their choice from List A and complete a project on the book of their choice from List B
You can view the list here.
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Students entering grade 8 should read Trouble by Gary D. Schmidt and at least one title from this list. In September, students will complete an in class writing assignment on Trouble. Students will also complete a project on their choice book.
You can view the list here.
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Grades 9 through 12 can be located upon this list. Each grade level may vary in tasks that need to be complete.