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HPL challenges readers to ‘level up’ their summer reading

The Hopkinton Public Library is launching a summer reading program later this month that includes residents of all ages.

Adopting a nationwide library theme of “Level Up At Your Library,” the HPL is using the program to encourage both adults and children to read recreationally.

“We’re excited for the community to join us in leveling up our reading by keeping track of what days we read, plus by doing fun reading-related activities,” said Dan Boudreau, adult services librarian at HPL.

The program officially kicks off June 23 and will run until Aug. 17, with registration beginning June 16. Readers will use paper logs to track their reading, so residents will need to register in person at the library. Each reading log will have different challenges for registrants to complete throughout the program.

Those who participate must read at least four days a week, reading anything from novels and audiobooks to magazines and graphic novels. Each week completed earns participants a raffle ticket, and readers can complete additional various activities to earn more tickets.

“Prize drawing tickets can be earned by reading frequently and by completing challenges,” Boudreau said. “There will be lots of great prizes to win.”

Children also can earn free books by completing some of the related activities.

Registration begins in-person at the HPL on June 16. The last day to claim tickets is Aug. 29, and winners will be drawn Sept. 2. More information can be found on the HPL’s online calendar. Those with additional questions can call the library at 508-497-9777.

Latest News

The Parks & Recreation Commission learned Tuesday night that funds would be available at the end of the fiscal year for replacing a fence at Carrigan Park that has concerned abutters.

Recent Hopkinton High School graduate Jordan Kenney is gearing up to compete in the Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageant, which takes place in Plymouth this weekend.

This week’s Move in Style Athlete Spotlight shines on softball sophomore Addy Walls, who is batting .463 heading into today’s Division 2 state semifinals and is described as the team’s “rock on the mound” by her coach.

The Hopkinton Center for the Arts kicks off its summer concert series on June 27 with rock cover band Simmer Down.

Town meetings tonight include the Board of Appeals (7).

Photo of the Day

Teacher Tiana Maldonado (left) and student Kelsey Carlson, from Hopkinton Public Schools’ Special Education EXCEL program, help prepare the Sharon Timlin 5K start line for this Saturday’s race.

PHOTO/JOHN CARDILLO