Summer Reading 2019

In the summer of 2019, 16,000 libraries across the country are celebrating space exploration in their summer reading programs. “A Universe of Stories” inspires children of all ages to dream big, believe in themselves, and create their own story. We're also celebrating NASA's 60 years of achievement and the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing! We have space themed events all summer long at the library for children of all ages. See the calendar and sign you and your child up for events here.

The library has copies of the books from the Northbridge Public Schools summer reading lists. Click the links below to see you or your child's summer reading lists. Once you've selected a book to read be sure to place books on hold in the CWMARS online catalog.

• W.E. Balmer School - All grades read The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires
• Northbridge Middle School
• Northbridge High School
• Blackstone Valley Tech

Summer Reading Online with Wandoo Reader

Sign up for the library's summer reading challenge online via Wandoo Reader.  NOTE:  PLEASE SIGN UP AS INDIVIDUAL, NOT GROUP!

Register at the library or at home at your convenience!  Log your reading minutes every day from home or at the library and you'll be notified when you are eligible for a prize. WSL's access to Wandoo Reader is made possible by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners with funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and with the assistance of the Massachusetts Library System. Thank you!

Read for Beads

Back by popular demand! When you sign up for summer reading (online at home or in the library), you can start your necklace. For every 30 minutes of reading, you get a bead!  More reading means more beads.  Letter beads are available to spell your name!

McDonald's Bookmark

During your first visit to the library this summer be sure to grab a McDonalds bookmark. Every time you visit the library, get your bookmark punched and then five library visits earns you a free Happy Meal at the Whitinsville McDonald's!

Universal Passport

For each Blackstone Valley library you visit this summer, you'll get a stamp on your Universal Passport. Visit five Blackstone Valley Libraries this summer to be eligible for a raffle. Return your stamped passport to the first library where you received your passport and submit a raffle ticket.  Make sure to tell your librarians all the things you're doing this summer and have fun!

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Pick up or print out an Adult Summer Reading Bingo sheet. Each square has a different theme. Read yourself to a bingo, return the sheet by August 17 and you'll be entered to win a very comfortable chaise lounge to read on and gift cards to local businesses. Adults can also particpate in Read for Beads.

Museum Passes

Planning on exploring local museums and parks? Don't forget to check out our discount passes! For more information and to reserve a pass go here. Highland Street Foundation is sponsoring another year of Free Fun Fridays!

Thank you to the Whitinsville Social Library Corporation, Unibank, West End Creamery, Discovery Museums, McDonalds and all of our sponsors.