NEW BERLIN - On July 1, the New Berlin Library kicks off the 2025 Summer Reading Program. The theme this year is “Color Your World”. The New Berlin Library will be inviting participating children to join the “Color Your World” reading adventure. Children 12 and younger are invited to pick up reading logs and art swag and begin their reading adventure.

The Summer Reading Program at the New Berlin Library runs July 1 through August 29. Participating children record their reading in 15-minute increments on reading logs and get prizes for reaching reading milestones.

Participating children are also entered into a raffle for the Summer Reading Program grand prizes when they reach reading milestones. The grand prizes this year are: Bluey gift basket, Squishmallow 4-pack set, 2 Pack 71 x 42-inch Inflatable Pool Floaties (Unicorn and Flamingo), and a Razor AW Kick Scooter.

The winners of the grand prize will be drawn on August 29. The more a child reads, the more entries they receive in the grand prize raffles. The prizes for the reading program are part of the Stewarts Holiday Match Grant Program and a donation from the Norwich Walmart.

In addition, this year adults can join in on the Summer Reading Program prizes. During July and August when adults visit the library, you will receive a ticket to enter a raffle for a gift basket. The drawing for the gift basket will be on August 29. The gift basket contains a Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with handle and straw, fuzzy socks, a New Berlin Library ceramic mug, a New Berlin Library full-color tote bag, Utica coffee, a handmade crochet blanket, and a $25 Nook gift certificate.

The New Berlin Library Summer Reading Program is free and open to all members of the public ages 12 and younger. For more information on the Summer Reading Program contact the New Berlin Library at 607-847-8564.

The New Berlin Library will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.

 The New Berlin Library is holding a Summer Adult Art Class, Mixed Media Bird Nest Painting, on Monday, July 14 at 5 p.m. As with all library programs, all materials will be supplied free of charge. This class is free and open to the public, but registration is required and space is limited. Please stop in to the library or call the circulation desk at 607-847-8564 to register.

 The Summer Reading program coloring contest for children 12 and younger is underway. It runs June 2 through June 27 and winners will be announced on June 30. The coloring sheets are available at the New Berlin Library circulation desk. There are two age categories: under 8 years of age and 8 to 12 years of age.

The winner of the under 8 category of the coloring contest will receive a Crayola Ultimate 85-Piece Art Set, and the winner of the 8 to 12 category will win a Hiforny 100-Piece Professional Art Set. 

 Some great new additions to the library include: "Minecraft: Volume 1" (Graphic Novel) by Sfe R. Monster, Sarah Graley, and John J. Hill; "Minecraft: Volume 2" (Graphic Novel) by Sfe R. Monster, Sarah Graley, and John J. Hill; "Minecraft: Volume 3" (Graphic Novel) by Sfe R. Monster, Sarah Graley, and John J. Hill; "Agents of S.U.I.T" (Graphic Novel) by John, Patrick Green; "Agents of S.U.I.T: From Badger to Worse" (Graphic Novel) by John, Patrick Green; and "Agents of S.U.I.T: Wild Ghost Chase" (Graphic Novel) by John, Patrick Green.

The New Berlin Library is located at 15 South Main Street in New Berlin. The Library is open Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon.

The web address is http://libraries.4cls.org/newberlin/. Please contact us at 607-847-8564 or like and message our Facebook page New Berlin Library and Museum (https://www.facebook.com/newberlinlibrary.newberlinny) with any questions.

-Information provided by the New Berlin Library