MEXICO — “Read S’More Books!” is the theme for this year’s children’s summer reading program at the Mexico Public Library. The program will run from June 20 until Aug. 9.

The library will offer the program and reading incentives to readers ages 2-14.

Readers ages 2-5 will receive a prize for every two hours that they spend reading or looking at books with an adult.

Readers ages 6-10 will receive a prize for every three hours spent reading with an adult or by oneself.

Readers ages 11-14 will receive a prize for every five hours spent reading.

Prizes include coupons for free ice cream, pizza and kids’ meals, donated by Frosty Delite, Subway and Pizza Hut. A variety on nonfood prizes will also be offered.

Children may register at the library’s circulation desk. All children who sign up will receive a free book bag with camping themed items, a recommended reading list, parent letter and a schedule of summer events. Ticket vouchers for a free ticket to a Portland Sea Dogs game will also be available to all summer reading participants.

Again this summer, the library will offer Terrific Tuesdays. Most weeks throughout the summer, mostly on Tuesdays, there will be a special program for kids. All programs are free and open to the public. For some of the programs, a donation box will be available for anyone wishing to help defray the cost of the performance.

Many of these programs will be held at the Calvin Lyons Hall, next door to the library. The following is the schedule:

Tuesday, June 21, at 10 a.m., “Snake Man” Rob White with his snakes; Tuesday, June 28, at 10 a.m., “Gizmos and gadgets” interactive hands-on science program with Mr. Bitsy Ionta; Tuesday, July 5, Camp craft and story day; Tuesday, July 12, at 10 a.m., “Conjuring Carroll” magic and ballooning show; Tuesday, July 19, at 10 a.m., “Earth Jams” interactive music program with Matt Loosigian; Tuesday, July 26, at 10 a.m., “Lovely librarians” storytelling with Brenda Sassi and Michelle Boucher-Ladd; Tuesday, Aug. 2, “Buggy bugs” with bug specialist Jim Nutting, who will also show stained glass art from his museum in Lisbon Falls.

On Friday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m., an American Girl tea party for girls ages 5-12 will be held. All girls are invited to bring American Girl dolls and/or come in period costume, if they wish.

The end of summer reading celebration will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9. Pizza and soda will be provided.

For more information, contact the library at 364-3281 or library@mexicomaine.net.

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