Missions
Our librarians have put together several activities, for a variety of challenges and to help you celebrate your reading accomplishments at home. Complete an activity to earn points and cool badges!

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Author Sarah Blake Live
Join Edna Ritzenberg's book discussion Sarah Blake's NY Times bestseller The Guest Bookand then ask questions to the author herself when she joins the group LIVE via Zoom to discuss her work. 

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Captain's Log

Captain’s logs and ship’s logs have a rich history, and provide insight into how life on seafaring vessels went (and still go today). Continue this tradition by keeping track of what, where, and how you read this summer. 

Challenge yourself to complete at least five tasks from the list below. How many can you complete?

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Carol Fitzgerald Summer Kick-Off Event and Sign Up
Join us, virtually via Zoom, to hear Carol Fitzgerald of the BookReport Network, discuss the summer's "hottest" reads and what to look for in the Fall and sign up for 2020 Summer Reading!
You will be emailed the link to join the webcast on Zoom one hour prior to the program when registration ends.

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Emojis Tale
Use the Emojis to guess the name of the book. How well do you know your Emojis?

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Mission: 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a self-guided, ongoing early literacy program designed to encourage reading to babies and toddlers.

Studies have shown that families who start reading to their children at birth help strengthen their language skills and build vocabulary – two important tools for learning to read!

Any books you log for summer reading can also be logged for 1,000 Books. Click here to learn more and print out your log. Once the library reopens, bring in your log and you'll receive a free tote bag and a prize for your child.



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Mission: Alphabet Walk
Go for a walk in your neighborhood and try to find something that starts with each letter of the alphabet. For example: C for car, G for grass, etc.

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Mission: Attend a Virtual Program
Attend one of our fun virtual programs this summer - try story time, Mother Goose, Rhyme Time, Jump for Joy or Music for Aardvarks. Find listings for Children's Programs here

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Mission: Craft Time
Get crafty with help from the library. Try one of the activities below and have fun!

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Mission: Craft Time
Get crafty with help from the library. Try one of the activities below and have fun!

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Mission: Get in the Know
Join the library mailing list here

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Mission: Help Out at Home
The library hopes you get lots of fun reading done this summer, but we also want you to be good citizens and that starts at home. Look below for ideas on how to help your family at home.

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Mission: Learn and Imagine
Take some time this summer to stretch your imagination or learn something fun. 

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Mission: QuaranTime Memory Project
Our lives and our community have changed as we are living through this global pandemic. The Rockville Centre Public Library would like to document how our village residents have been impacted. We invite you to contribute your thoughts or ideas about how you are experiencing this situation. Find out more information here.

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Mission: Shape Walk
Take a walk in your neighborhood and find as many shapes as you can -- examples: car tires are circles, windows are squares or rectangles.

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Mission: Summer Bucket List


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Mission: Teen Writer's Block
Every writer has moments when their mind goes blank. It can be frustrating and annoying when you really want to write something, but just don’t know where to start. Use the following activities to help you turn that blank page into an unforgettable story!



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Mission: Teens Try Adult-ing

Soon, you will be entering the world of adulthood. Tell us 3 activities you've done to prepare.

We give you some ideas below and a space where can enter your own activity. 




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Ocean Movement
How does a jellyfish move? Little ones will learn different ways creatures in the ocean move while getting up and moving!

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Pirate Scavenger Hunt
Arrgh! Think you are ready to be a pirate? Can you find at least 5 pirate-themed items. Look around your house, the library, park, all around you!

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Teen Check Out Our Online Resources
The library has a lot of great online resources for you. Check them out today!

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Teen Community Service
Looking for a super easy way to earn community service -- submit a book review here

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Mission: Celebrate at Home
This year we invite you to celebrate your reading achievements at home. Instead of traditional physical prizes find fun activities to do as a family. Do them once a week or every time you log in a book or minutes read. It's up to you. Check off each item after you do it and after 5 items you will be awarded 100 points towards your goal. Have fun!

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Mission: Celebrate at Home
This year we invite you to celebrate your reading achievements at home. Instead of traditional physical prizes find fun activities to do as a family. Do them once a week or every time you log in a book or minutes read. It's up to you. Check off each item after you do it and after 5 items you will be awarded 100 points towards your goal. Have fun!

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Author Attica Locke LIVE Online

The first half hour of this program will feature a discussion of Blue Bird Blue Bird and Heaven My Home. The author will then join us for and author talk and Q&A.

This program will take place using Zoom. You will be emailed the link to join the webcast on Zoom one hour prior to the program when registraiton ends.



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Author Kimberly McCreight LIVE

Discuss Kimberly McCreight's recently released novel, A Good Marriage, and then hear from the author LIVE via Zoom. 

This program will take place using Zoom. You will be emailed the link to join the webcast on Zoom one hour prior to the program when registration ends.



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