This year, the Wallkill Public Library is teaming up with Ostrander Elementary to offer our Summer Reading Program participants a special prize!
Paw Points will be given out to Ostrander readers, who can save them up and use them in the fall once they return to school.
For every five books under 100 pages, readers earn one Paw Point. For every book over 100 pages, readers will get two Paw Points.
In addition, readers will receive raffle tickets as a reward for their efforts. For every five books under 100 pages, one raffle ticket will be given out. For each book over 100 pages, the reward will be two raffles for each 100 pages read.
Hopefully many SRP participants will discover that reading is a lifelong reward unto itself (but if they still need incentives, they won't be disappointed)!
Though there won't be a prize case this year, surprises will be given out during story times, and the raffles will be for larger prizes like movie tickets, books, games, and more.

Though most programs and events for the Summer Reading Program are completely full (including the waiting lists), there's hope left for those who have yet to register.
There are still five spots (plus waiting list spaces) remaining in Archaeology Camp, which begins July 8, the Scriptwriting Workshop, which starts July 22, and the July 23 Paper Bowl Workshop.
Beginner and Advanced Guitar Lessons also have room for more participants. Though classes started last night, the instructor will extend them for a week for anyone who would like to start next Thursday, so that those people will get the full six weeks of lessons.
Painting for Relaxation, a beginner class for ages 14 and up, has space available in their Wednesday morning sessions.
Story Times still have some spots open for the little ones, but all other Book Clubs are full. (And Book Club members please note - you're welcome to order books from other libraries so that you're set for upcoming meetings, should the books you want be unavailable at Wallkill.)
There are also great shows and events you can catch during this year's SRP, including Fun with Energy with Jeff Boyer July 10 and Animal Embassy Aug. 8.
Remember also that if you're interested in attending a program that's already filled, you can always call the library at 895-3707 the day of the event and check for cancellations.
Be sure to sign up for this year's Summer Reading Program if you've yet to do so - the more you read, the greater your chances of winning great prizes!

with Jeff Boyer will educate kids about sound, light, solar power, electric and kinetic energies, and more during a July 10 show.
The 7 p.m. event will explore the laws and forces of energy through a series of interactive demonstrations and activities.
 Jeff Boyer's educational shows are a hit among schools, libraries, and other forums throughout the region. Make sure to sign up for this special performance!
For more information, call 895-3707.

 

Tomorrow the Community Farm Market will kick off another summer season by offering fresh produce and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday.
Don't drive all the way to the supermarket for pricey vegetables shipped in from out of state (or country) - walk over to the corner of Main Street and Park Avenue near the Friends' Used Book Shop and select homegrown fruit and veggies, as well as bread, eggs, cheese, and more.
And don't forget to Grow an Extra Row and help feed the hungry throughout our area. Drop off your surplus vegetables or flowers to the Market every Saturday around 9:30 a.m., and the profits from those sales will go towards food for underprivileged youth and the local food pantry.