Abbot Public Library is celebrating Summer Reading this year by Coloring our World! Visit the library for fun programs, book recommendations, and resources for all ages.
This year, adults are invited to stop by the Circulation or Reference Desk to pick up a Color Your World punch card and receive a punch for each library item checked out. Submit your filled out punch cards by August 22 to enter the Adult Summer Reading Raffle for a $50 Gift Certificate to Saltwater Books in Marblehead!
Teens are invited to participate in a relaxed summer challenge for a chance to win the 2025 Summer Reading Teen Prize. Stop by the Teen Room to pick up a Color Your World punch card, and redeem a punch for each library book you check out. Submit your filled out punch cards by August 22 to enter the Teen Summer Reading Raffle, which includes a $25 gift certificate to Saltwater Books and a $25 gift certificate to Terry’s Ice Cream!
Children are invited to participate in our Summer Reading incentive program. Reading during the summer months helps kids develop a love of independent reading and keeps their literacy skills strong. Visit the Children’s Room for a Summer Reading Log to fill out for every book you read or listen to during the summer. Win free books and other prizes for each log you fill out. The top three readers/listeners for the summer in each major age range (0-5 years, 6-8 years, and 9-12 years) will receive a certificate of $25 from Saltwater Books in Marblehead, MA.
Many of the titles on the Marblehead Schools Summer Reading lists will be available for check out at the library, via reservation through NOBLE, or accessible as e-books.
TEEN PROGRAMS
Sea Glass & Shell Wrapping Jewelry with EOS Designs Studio
Tuesday, July 15, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thompson Makerspace, Abbot Public Library
Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/sea-glass-jewelry
Middle School and High School Students
Discover the beauty of sea glass and learn how to turn it into wearable art! In this hands-on class, teens will explore the basics of wire wrapping to create their own unique sea glass pendants or charms. No experience needed—just creativity and a love for the ocean! All materials are provided, including a selection of colorful sea glass, tumbled glass and shells.
For middle school and high school students. Space is limited – please register at tinyurl.com/sea-glass-jewelry.
This program is generously supported by the Oliver P. Killam Mary MacAllister Fund for Fine Arts Programming for children and teens.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Suminagashi Workshop with Steve McClure
Monday, July 14, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Thompson Makerspace, Abbot Public Library
Online Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/paper-marbling Ages 8 and up
Participants for this workshop will use a brush to drop ink onto the surface of water. As patterns emerge and develop by the slightest movements, a piece of paper is dropped on the surface, capturing the design. At the end of class, participants can make a simple hand-bound blank book to take home! Participants should bring a water bottle and clothes that are ok to get dirty.
Suminagashi is a type of paper marbling that originated in medieval Japan. Zen practitioners used the surface tension of water and ink to engage in mindfulness. The marbled paper is great for cards, book bindings, scrapbooks, bookmarks and gifts.
Online registration is required – please register at tinyurl.com/paper-marbling.
This program is generously supported by the Oliver P. Killam Mary MacAllister Fund for Fine Arts Programming for children and teens.
Hangout Hub: Bugs!
Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Event Center and Courtyard, Abbot Public Library
Online Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/Bug-Hub
Ages 6-10
Join an occupational therapist from The Power of Speech for an interest-based hangout and playgroup for kids ages 6-10. The topic for this month will be: Bugs!
This is a chance to meet, play and hang out with others who share similar interests, developing friendship skills and giving kids opportunities to share something they love to do. Each class will offer accommodations that support all learning and interaction styles.
Space is limited to eight children ages 6-10 and eight caregivers, and registration is required. Please register at tinyurl.com/Bug-Hub. Caregivers are welcome to stay and observe or drop off and browse the library during their child’s class.
Joann Sorg, MS, OTR/L, is an occupational therapist who loves supporting kids in their quests for fun, friendship and play!
This program is sponsored by The Power of Speech, a private practice in Marblehead which provides speech therapy, occupational therapy and parent/teacher consultations.
FULL LIST OF PROGRAMS
Monday, June 23 – Friday, August 22, 2025
2025 Summer Reading Program: Color Our World
Monday, July 14, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Suminagashi Workshop with Steve McClure
Thompson Makerspace, Abbot Public Library
Online Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/paper-marbling Ages 8 and up
Tuesday, July 15, 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Drop-in Tech Help with All Computers Great and Small
Marblehead Room, Abbot Public Library
Tuesday, July 15, 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Sea Glass & Shell Wrapping Jewelry with EOS Designs Studio
Thompson Makerspace, Abbot Public Library
Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/sea-glass-jewelry Middle School and High School Students
Wednesday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m.
Story Time A-Go-Go
Courtyard, Abbot Public Library
Rain location: Event Center
Online Registration Required – please register at abbotlibrary.org/events Ages 1-4
Wednesday, July 16, 4 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Hangout Hub: Bugs!
Event Center and Courtyard, Abbot Public Library
Online Registration Required – please register at tinyurl.com/Bug-Hub
Ages 6-10
Thursday, July 17, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Kids Craft Afternoon
Killam Children’s Room, Abbot Public Library
Friday, July 18, 9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Coffee at the Library
Scully Salon, Abbot Public Library
For additional information, please visit www.abbotlibrary.org, email mar@noblenet.org or call 781-631-1481.
