Summer Reading

This year's Summer Reading Club for children in preschool through grade six will begin on June 24 and run through August 15.

The children’s librarians will visit Glastonbury elementary schools and distribute information about the club during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of June according to the following schedule:

• Monday, June 10: Eastbury
• Tuesday, June 11: Hopewell
• Thursday, June 13: Hebron Ave & Nayaug
• Tuesday, June 18: Glastonbury/East Hartford Magnet
• Wednesday, June 19: Buttonball
• Thursday, June 20: Naubuc

Please check your children’s backpacks for information.

Details about the various programs will be available online the beginning of June. Information about the Baby Summer Club for little ones, 18 months and younger, will also be available.

Teen Volunteers

The Children’s Department accepts teen volunteers throughout the summer to assist with the children’s programs. Teen volunteers must be entering grades 6-12 in the Fall. Volunteers are needed for storytimes, craft programs, Chess Club and the summer reading finale.Click here for the Teen Summer Volunteer Application. Once you fill out the application, please return it to the library's Children’s Department. Applications will be reviewed, and volunteers will be contacted by telephone or email by June 22. The number of programs you are assigned will be based on the number of applications received.

Reading List Link

Gideon Welles Summer Reading List