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Media Contact: Jamie Kallestad
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 218-213-5302 1 jkallestad@watertown-ma.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 Watertown, MA - 6/10/2020
Library to Host Summer Reading Drive-Thru on June 16
[WATERTOWN] How do you throw a summer reading kick-off party in the age of social distanc-
ing? The Watertown Free Public Library has hit on a fun solution: it's the first -ever Summer
Reading Drive-Thru!
On Tuesday, June 16, you're invited drive (or walk) to the Library and pick up summer reading
booklists, bingo boards, and more for children and teens. WFPL librarians will be stationed in
the parking lot handing out grab bags to take home. There will be music, there will be bal-
loons...so bring the kids along for the ride.
The Summer Reading Drive-Thru will run from 9 am to 4 pm on June 16. To attend, simply enter
the Library parking lot from John "Sonny" Whooly Way, and proceed towards Saltonstall Park.
Library staff will place a grab bag of items in your trunk. There will be a walk-up station avail-
able for families who walk, bike, or take the bus.
WAT E RTOWN
FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY 218-213-5302 1 jkallestad@watertown-ma.gov
Media Contact: Jamie Kallestad
This year, the Library is offering a summer reading bingo game for grades K - 5 and a reading
challenge for grades 6 -12. Families with young children are encouraged to begin the Library's
1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. For adults, a summer reading bingo game full of book
recommendations and summer activities will be available in late June.
Even if you can't make the Drive-Thru, it's easy to participate in summer reading from home.
Bingo boards, booklists, and more information is available on the Library's website. Head to
watertownlib.org/summerreading to get started.
About WFPL: The Watertown Free Public Library provides access to a wide variety of popular
materials, resources, services, and programs that fulfill the informational, cultural and
recreational needs of Watertown and surrounding communities. WFPL works to create an
environment that attracts and welcomes users of all ages and abilities. watertownlib.org
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