WINCHENDON — The Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., continues its Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club for kids of all ages with three fun and interactive programs during the week of July 15 through 18.
The fun kicks off on Monday, July 15 at 3 p.m., when the library hosts an Astronaut Food Taste Test. Want to find out what an astronaut has to eat while traveling in space? This program is for children ages 9 and older. Only 10 spots are available for this program and pre-registration is required. Call the library to reserve a spot.
On Wednesday, July 17 at 2 p.m., America’s first female astronaut, Sally Ride (as performed by Sheryl Faye) will visit the Beals to tell her compelling story, a story that will inspire you to develop your own gifts and talents. Join in Sally’s discoveries through fun, interactive experiments you can do at home. This event is sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council and the Friends of the Beals Library.
The Beals library Third Thursday Movie Series continues on July 18 with a screening of the movie, “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World,” outside on the library lawn. The festivities begin at 7 p.m. with lawn games the whole family can play together. Families are encouraged to bring a picnic dinner to enjoy before the film starts at 8:15. Rain date is the following Thursday, July 25. This event is sponsored by the Winchendon Kiwanis Club and the Friends of the Beals Library.
The Universe of Stories Summer Reading Club programs are funded by the Beals Memorial Library, the Friends of the Beals Library, the Winchendon Cultural Council and the Winchendon Kiwanis Club.
For more information, call 978-297-0300.