Howell library will offer
summer reading programs
HOWELL — The Howell library, 318 Old Tavern Road, offers programs for children preschool age through young adult. The programs feature prize drawings, story hours, a reading club and more. They also invite families to join the program for the read-aloud portion of the programs.
The "Read to Me Sky Trails Club" for those who cannot read on their own will feature the Wright brothers. Children participating will make their own paper airplanes recreating the Wright brothers’ successes and failures.
The summer reading club, "Track Down a Good Book," for those who read on their own, will follow the trail of the Underground Railroad. Participants will make paper trains and tracks recreating this historical event.
The Howell Library announces the beginning of "YA (Young Adult) Summer Reading Programs" for children in grades five through 12. The theme of this program is "Discover New Trails at your Library." The program will run from June 15 to Aug. 6. The following events and activities are scheduled:
• June 15, Cookie Trivia Contest begins. This contest will continue throughout the month of June. Participants will try to match pictures of cookies with their correct names. Prizes will be given to the person with the most correct answers.
• June 24, 12:30-2:30 p.m., Teens Teaching Teens. Teenagers will share their hobby or talent with their peers. They can talk about their interest and bring in props or samples for the group to learn more about their hobby. Registration is required.
• June 26, 10 a.m., Cookie Tasting Contest.
• June 30, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Journaling Workshop.
Participants can create their own journals. They will also discuss the importance of keeping a journal and how to use it to keep track of their daily activities, ideas, feelings or even drawings. Registration is required.
July activities:
• National Park Poster Trivia Contest begins. Match the national park to its appropriate state. The person with the most correct answers wins.
• July 15 12:30-6:30 p.m. Monopoly Tournament. Participants will play Monopoly in teams. Prizes, snacks, drinks and pizza will be provided. Registration is required.
• Week of July 26 (date to be announced), Trails on Wheels. Beacon Bicycle Shop, a Howell based bicycle shop, will bring in different types of bicycles and explain their use. Learn about Mountain bikes, BMX bike riding and the appropriate gear that this sport requires. Registration is required.
• Aug. 4, 2:30-4:30 p.m., Beads! Beads! Beads! In this craft program participants will learn to make bracelets, chokers and key rings. Donuts and pretzels will be served. Registration is required.
Registration for the summer library programs will begin June 15 at 9 a.m. Details: (732) 938-2300.