Summer Reading

Summer Reading at the Ayer Library runs from June 23 through August 18!

Summer Reading Challenges on Beanstack

Win prizes by signing up for Summer Reading challenges for all ages!

Register by using the Beanstack mobile app or visiting ayerlibrary.beanstack.com. Then log your reading to be entered into raffles for fun prizes. Grand prize raffles will be drawn at the end of the program.

In the meantime, kids and teens can come into the library to participate in our weekly programs and activities and receive weekly prizes!

Kickoff Concerts on Wednesday, June 26!
Stop by our Summer Reading kickoff festivities to sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy musical performances for all ages, sponsored by the Massachusetts Cultural Council & the Friends of the Ayer Library.

Rockabye Beats @ 4PM
This hit musical duo will provide a fabulous bilingual concert for kids and families.

Nissitissit Quartet @ 6PM
The area string quartet returns for an encore after last year’s memorable performance.

Events for Youth and Families

JUNE

Tuesday, June 4 at 4 PM: Through Me To You Puppetry
Wednesday, June 5 at 5 PM: Teen Drop-In Cookie Decorating (Ages 13+)
Friday, June 7 at 10:30 AM: Bangarang Yoga
Wednesday, June 12 at 2 PM: DIY Pronoun Pins (Ages 10+)
Tuesday, June 25 at 4 PM: Drop-In Cookie Decorating for Kids
Wednesday, June 26 at 4 PM: Summer Reading Kick-Off – Rockabye Beats Concert
Thursday, June 27 at 10:30 AM: Strega Mama Bluey Storytime

JULY

Tuesday, July 9 and 23 at 4 PM: Ecosonic Playground Project
Wednesday, July 10 at 5 PM: Super Smash Bros Tournament (Ages 13+)
Thursday, July 11 at 10:30 AM: Touch-A-Truck with Ayer Fire Department
Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 AM: Family Mushroom Walk (Off-Site Program)
Tuesday, July 16 at 4 PM: Andromeda One Robotics Visit
Thursday, July 18 at 10:30 AM: Minecraft Madness with Jungle Jim
Wednesday, July 24 at 4 PM: Zip-Tie Fidgets (Ages 10+)
Thursday, July 25 at 10:30 AM: Groton Horse Visit

AUGUST

Thursday, August 1 at 10:30 AM: Touch-A-Truck with Ayer DPW
Tuesday, August 6 at 4 PM: Ecosonic Playground Project
Wednesday, August 7 at 4 PM: DIY Recycled Dollhouses
Thursday, August 8 at 10:30 AM: Post Officer Visit
Friday, August 9 at 10:30 AM: Spectacular Science with Kosmic Kelly
Friday, August 9 at 3 PM: Teen Zentangles and DIY Fidgets Drop-In
Wednesday, August 14 at 5 PM: Teen Drop-In: Chess, Chips, and Chill
Friday, August 16 at 10:30 AM: Bangarang Yoga

MONTHLY EVENTS

June 7, July 5, August 2: Pokemon Club
June 12, July 17, August 21: Lego Club
July 27 and August 24: Dungeons & Dragons (Ages 8-12)

Events for Adults