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Summer Reading 2025

Read and Bead Returns!

Children

Summer Reading begins on Thursday, June 26th.

At 10:30am, Robert Rivest inspires people of all ages to be more playful, light-hearted and adventurous. A renowned performing artist, Robert uses mime, comedy, improv and interactive stories to humorously highlight this year's Summer Library Theme. Participants get to learn new skills in physical comedy, mime illusion, and improv games. Robert Rivest is a funny man, who sees the world in a very funny way. He is known as "The Human Cartoon” because of his highly expressive face and flexible body. This interactive show is a great way for families to lighten-up, laugh together and make new friends.

​After the show, we will have some life size games in the library yard, along with everything you need to sign up for Summer Reading!

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Teens

The teen kickoff is Thursday, June 26th.

Come watch the movie "Wicked"...Rising 6th graders and up: Come dressed as your favorite Wicked character, a Shizz University student or just dress comfortably. A photo booth and snacks will be provided. 

Summer Reading: Certain milestones earn you a prize and each time you come into the library you will earn tickets for the weekly book drawing and for one of the teen prizes at the end of the summer!

How can I earn tickets? 

  • Come to the library

  • Attend a library program ​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Summer Reading is supported by the Friends of Princeton Public Library - thank you!

For every 30 minutes you read, you can earn beads. Check the chart and trade up for the beads you want!

Each time you come into the library, you will earn a raffle to drop in the jar with the prize of your choice. You can also put in a ticket for the weekly book drawing.

When you fill half of your log book, you get a special scratch-off ticket for a treat in town!

Join us at the end of the summer for our Ice Cream Social Tuesday, August 12th.

Upcoming Events

  • Paper Airplane Olympics - ages 8 and up
    Paper Airplane Olympics - ages 8 and up
    Jul 23, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    Make and decorate a paper airplane and compete in the Olympic events!
  • Live Clue, ages 8+ - Registration Required
    Live Clue, ages 8+ - Registration Required
    Jul 24, 2025, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    If you love the board game, come try to see if you can figure out who was killed, where and with what weapon!
  • Family Board Game Night
    Family Board Game Night
    Thu, Jul 31
    Jul 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    Stop by with your family to play a favorite board game or try something new! Games will be available from 4pm - 7pm
  • Death by Chocolate, an Adult Murder Mystery
    Death by Chocolate, an Adult Murder Mystery
    Aug 07, 2025, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    Registration required - limited to 8. You will receive your character information after registering.
  • Summer Reading Wrap up and Ice Cream Social
    Summer Reading Wrap up and Ice Cream Social
    Aug 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    Join us on the library lawn to celebrate all the reading we accomplished over the summer.
  • Jigsaw Puzzle Evening
    Jigsaw Puzzle Evening
    Thu, Aug 14
    Princeton
    Aug 14, 2025, 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Princeton, 2 Town Hall Dr, Princeton, MA 01541, USA
    Come relax at the library and work on a puzzle. Meet a friend to chat or just work on one alone. Bring a puzzle of your own or work on one of ours! Snacks provided

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