The Summer Reading program runs from June 23rd – August 15th and is for all ages! Stop by the library, complete a reading log, or submit a book review to enter our giveaway.

1. How to enter the giveaway
2. Programs
3. Crafts
4. Prizes

How to enter the giveaway

Stop by the library and fill out a giveaway ticket
Giveaway tickets are available at the library. Fill out both sides (don’t forget to select a prize on the back), then drop your ticket into the slot on the gold box. Giveaways are open to everyone and you may fill out one ticket per day, per person.

New! Complete a summer reading log bookmark
Color in the leaves on the log bookmark until you’ve filled them all (240 minutes of reading). Avid readers can submit as many log bookmarks as you can find time to read for! Audiobooks and being read to by someone else all count for this task. Each log bookmark is worth one entry for the giveaway of your choice.

Write a book review
Click here for the online form or stop in the library for a paper form. Submit as many book reviews as you want as each review is worth one entry into the giveaway of your choice.

Read 5 books and get a small prize right away
Fill out a “Summer Reading: 5 Books” slip with 5 books you’ve read this summer and pick out a prize from our summer reading small prizes box! One prize per day, no repeats on titles.

Programs

All programs are free and open to all ages. Kids age 8 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Find us in the field behind the library. If it rains, we’ll be inside the library.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hatfield Library.

All ages are welcome. Activities will be available off to the side for any games that are too difficult for younger children.

Find us in the field behind the library. If it rains, we’ll be at the Lion’s Pavilion.

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Hatfield Library.

This program is open to all ages, though much of the content will be best for elementary age kids.

Join us at First Congregational Church of Hatfield, UCC, right next door to the Library. Come around to the side door — we’ll be in the dining room.

This program is sponsored by a grant from the Hatfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.

This program is fun for kids and adults! Drums are provided.

Find us in the field behind the library. If it rains, we’ll be at the church next door.

This program is sponsored by a grant from the Hatfield Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency; and by the Friends of the Hatfield Library.

Crafts

Seeking terracotta pot donations for this craft: do you have any clean terracotta pots you aren’t using? Donate them to the library by July 15th!
Please note: we can only accept pots during open hours.

Please check our calendar or Facebook for any last minute updates.

Giveaway Prizes

• Fun Hub Action Park (Hadley) $50 gift card
• The Waxwing Cafe (Hatfield) $50 gift card
• The Holly Shed (Hatfield) $30 gift card
• Smithsonian Cafe and Chowderhouse (Hatfield) $25 gift card
• The Mill River Tavern (Hatfield) $25 gift card
• FishTales Bar & Grill (Hatfield) $25 gift card
• A2Z Science Store (Northampton) $20 gift card
• Simmers Creamy (Whately) $10 gift card
• Good Egg/Bad Seed Plush Toy
• Spinner Bluetooth Ear Buds
• Mini Garden Tool Set
• Veggie Tote Bag
• Yankee Candle: free WaxWorks creation
• Eric Carle Museum: One-time family pass
• Children’s Museum at Holyoke: youth ticket
• HPL T-shirt or Tote Bag

Thank you to the Friends of the Hatfield Library, The Holly Shed, MLS, and WMLA for sponsoring these prizes!

If you have a local business or other organization, we’d love your support for our library’s summer reading program.

In order to encourage young readers to engage with books and explore new stories, we like to offer exciting prizes as incentives for their participation. We would be grateful if your business would consider donating a prize for our program. Specifically we’re looking for small giveaway items or gift cards for free goods or services. This is a great opportunity to show your support for the community while promoting your business.

Questions? Contact Jocelyn (kids.hatfieldlibrary@gmail.com) or Eliza (hatfieldpubliclibrary@gmail.com). We are so appreciative of all community support!