ADAMS, Mass. — Berkshire Arts and Technology (BArT) Charter Public School's Student Ambassadors will host a Winter Reading Night on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Adams Public Library, in the basement community room.
The event is designed as a welcoming reading night for young children in the community. BArT high school students will read aloud to children and lead some craft activities, creating an environment for early readers and their families.
All Student Ambassador events are 100 percent student planned and executed.
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Reading Olympics Challenge at the Adams Free Library
ADAMS, Mass. — The Juvenile Department of the Adams Free Library announced a reading challenge for youths aged up to 18 that will take place concurrently with the Winter Olympic Games.
Participants can choose from 25 non-fiction categories and read non-fiction books to earn medals. Each gold medal also earns participants a free book of their choice. Participants that earn two gold medals will be awarded a voucher for a large cheese pizza from the Adams Pizza House or Pizza Dough Boys in Adams. This is limited to two pizzas per household.
"We have a wonderful collection of non-fiction books, and I hope this challenge encourages participants to further explore their interests or discover new passions," said Emily Brannan, the Children's Librarian. One book read in a category earns a Bronze Medal, two books read in a category earns a Silver Medal and three books read in a category earns a Gold Medal and a free book!" explained Brannan.
The 25 non-fiction categories include different kinds of animals, arts and crafts, video game characters, jokes and riddles. Other choices include biographies, poetry, fairytales, planets, the universe, transportation, birds and insects. Participants can sign up on Beanstack.com or in person at the library.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Adams Free Library and partially sponsored by the Adams Pizza House and Pizza Dough Boys in Adams. Call the Adams Free Library at (413)743-8345 or visit the library's website www.adamslibraryma.org for more information.
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