Braintree Summer Reading Challenge Continues And More At Thayer

News release from Thayer Public Library.

BRAINTREE, MA — Summer events and activities for all ages continue at Thayer Public Library through August, and are open to all. You don’t have to be a Braintree resident or be registered for the library’s summer reading challenge to participate in any of the library’s many event offerings, such as Monday Morning Mahjongg, Summer Storytimes at the Parks, Mocktails & Beach Reads, Silent Book Club, Teen Volunteer Projects, etc. See the complete library event calendar at https://www.thayerpubliclibrary.org/events.

But if you would like to join the library’s summer reading challenge -- open to children, teens, and adults -- it’s easy to register, in person, or online. You can set your own summer reading goal, register the whole family under one account for easy tracking, check out what others are reading this summer, and submit your own reviews (optional). Visit https://thayerpubliclibrary.beanstack.org/reader365 to register for your chance to earn badges and win prizes, now through August 16th.

Can’t decide what to read? The library can help with that! Pick up your free copy of BookPage at the library, or read it on our website on the What to Read Next page at https://www.thayerpubliclibrary.org/what-to-read-next/. Sign up there for the library’s NextReads newsletters? Select your favorite genres of fiction and nonfiction to receive lists with links that take you right to the library catalog to check availability or to place a hold. including Must-Read Books and New York Times Bestsellers. To stay up to date on library events and services, just check off that you would like to receive the library’s monthly newsletter update.

Don’t feel like reading? Check out a downloadable audiobook or use one of our free streaming video services, Hoopla and Kanopy! For help with any library resources, please contact the Reference Dept. at 781-848-0405, x4418 or referencedesk@braintreema.gov.

Statewide summer reading programs are supported by the Massachusetts Library System, the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Boston Bruins, with funding from the Institute of Museums and Library Services. Local sponsors of Thayer Public Library’s summer reading program this year include: Papa Gino’s (Grove Street), Uno’s Chicago Grill (Granite Street), Squishable (South Shore Plaza), and Altitude Trampoline Park (Avon).