2023 Summer Reading Programs Have Concluded
Thank you to everyone who made this summer of reading "magical"!
Check out the Read Beyond Summer section or the Staff and Patron Book Recommendations page for more great reads!
Downloadable YA Titles Available for All Ages!
From April 27th to August 2nd, 2023, you can download FREE audiobooks through Overdrive’s Sora App. These books are only available to download to keep on the weeks they are featured, so sign up now and don’t miss out! You can get the Sora app on the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or at Sora. Register at AudioFile (look for “REGISTER for SYNC”).
See a complete list of titles here. To receive updates and notifications, text syncya to 866-984-0598 or visit AudioFile Magazine.
Adult Summer Reading Program
Win gift certificates to local restaurants and shops!
Saturday, June 24 to Saturday, August 5, 2023
Review your summer reads using our review form, available at the library or on the right, and earn a raffle ticket for each form you submit. BONUS: Complete a “Summer Reading Bingo Sheet” and earn additional tickets. Forms are available at the library or below starting June 24 and must be submitted by August 5. Drawing will be after August 8. Prizes must be picked up in person.
Open to adults, 18 and older.
Bingo sheet below and Review forms at the right ->
Teen Summer Reading Program
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, June 29th
Trivia and Pizza Party
Kick off the summer by testing your trivia knowledge
Thursday, July 6th
DIY Neon Signs
create a custom light-up sign to decorate your room
*space is limited and registration is required
Thursday, July 13th
Werewolf
Team up to determine who among you is a villager and who is a werewolf…before it’s too late
Thursday, July 20th
Tie-dye Shirts
Custom dye a shirt to brighten up your summer
*space is limited and registration is required
Thursday, July 27st
Paint Party
Paint along and learn how to create a fantasy landscape
*space is limited and registration is required
Registration is required for some programs. All events are free and open to teens in middle and high school, and start at 6 PM.
You do not have to participate in the reading portion to attend!
Call the library for more information, or to register.
Teen Reading Log
Forms are also available at the library. Check off each day that you read. Try and read for at least 15 minutes. For every 5 days you check off, you get a raffle ticket! If you read every single day during summer you get 2 extra tickets! June 26th is the first day to record your reading, and logs must be returned to Bill Memorial Library by close on August 5th.
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School’s Summer Reading List and Instructions
Fitch High School Summer Reading Assignment
Groton Middle School Summer Reading Assignment and Summer Site
Free Downloadable Audiobooks!
From April 27th to August 2nd, you can download FREE audiobooks through Overdrive’s Sora App. These books are only available to download to keep on the weeks they are featured, so sign up now and don’t miss out! You can get the Sora app on the Google Play Store, the Apple App Store, or at Sora. Register at AudioFile (look for “REGISTER for SYNC”).
Teen Book Review Form
Forms are also available at the library. Read a book of your choice and return your book review form to Bill Memorial Library by August 6th for two raffle tickets. You may do this up to two times for raffle tickets. Fitch students should keep a copy to turn into their teachers for summer reading credit.
Children's Summer Reading Program
Join us this summer for a fantastic and folkloric adventure! Play our board game, complete activity sheets and earn raffle tickets for great prizes! Great programs each Tuesday!
Reading Log
2023 Governor’s Summer Reading Challenge and book suggestions
Ella T. Grasso Technical High School’s Summer Reading List and Instructions
Fitch High School Summer Reading Assignment
Groton Middle School Summer Reading Assignment and Summer Site
Ongoing:
Storytime – Mondays thru August 28th, 10 AM, outside (weather permitting)
Music & Movement – Tuesdays thru August 29th, 10 AM. No program July 4th.
Make Music Day – Wednesday, June 21st. Kids/families: 10 AM. Adult singalong: 6 PM. Outside. Rain date June 22nd.
Once-in-a-lifetime Encounters:
Tripledale Farms Donkeys & Petting Zoo – Saturday, June 24th from 12 – 2 PM. Rain date June 29th.
Riverside Reptiles – Tuesday, June 27th at 1 PM. Grades K – 5 only. *Registration required.
Justin Mazz Magic – Tuesday, July 11th at 1 PM.
Florence Griswold Fairy Houses – Tuesday, July 18th at 1 PM. *Registration required.
Denison Pequotsepos Nature Center – Snakes! – Tuesday, July 25th at 1 PM.
Unicorn/Dragon Party – Tuesday, August 1st at 1 PM.
Call us for more information or to register for those programs listed above that require registration.
Stuck in My Castle Bingo for Pre-K
All children are welcome to play this bingo. Complete any 5 in a row or more (aross, down, diagonally) and return to the library for a raffle ticket by Saturday, August 5th 2023.
Stuck in My Castle Bingo for K – 5th grade
All children are welcome to play this bingo. Complete any 5 in a row or more (aross, down, diagonally) and return to the library for a raffle ticket by Saturday, August 5th 2023.
Read Beyond Summer
All Ages Read All Year!
All CT Reads is a year-long initiative by the Connecticut State Library to encourage lifelong reading, learning, and connection. A committee of community members pick several titles for various age groups each calendar year.
Visit their webpage to watch author interview videos, sign up to receive more information, and see the list of this year’s titles.