Summer Reading Kickoff Features Magic and Music

Summer Reading Kickoff Features Magic and Music


Auburn, Maine - Auburn Public Library will host a kickoff event for its summer reading program “Dream Big - Read!” on June 18, starting at 4:30pm, at the library. This event is for all ages, and features music, magic, and a scavenger hunt to get your summer dreams  off to a great start. Events are free and open to all ages.

The event begins with music by Cinder Conk.  Cinder Conk, a Balkan duo, weaves frenzied accordion riffs (Matthew Schreiber) with warm double bass counterpoint (Xar Adelberg) to create a sound that's energetic, gripping, winsome and haunting.

At 6pm, there will be a magic show by “The Amazing Lou”, where adults will become children and children become awestruck as he performs his visual wizardry.

Teens will have special crafts, gaming and food on the second floor during the event.

The “Summer Dream” library-wide scavenger hunt will take place from  4:30-7PM, with a prize drawing for all who successfully solve the clues.

Children and Teens will also have an opportunity to register for the summer reading program.  Children will keep a log of their summer reading and receive small incentives along the way.  Teens who participate will receive incentives and will be entered in a grand prize drawing for a new laptop or pizza party for the teen plus ten friends.  Adults will be asked to submit brief reviews of books which will serve as entries for a weekly drawing for gift certificates to local businesses. We will have special events to help you “Dream Big” throughout the summer, including the Northern Stars Mobile Planetarium.

Summer reading sponsors include the Maine Cycling Club, Bangor Savings Bank, and Oxford Networks.
For more information, visit our website at www.auburnpubliclibrary.org or contact Suzanne at the Auburn Public Library at 333-6604.