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Closing at 1:00 PM on December 31, and reopening at 9:00 AM on January 2, 2025.

 

Welcome to the 2024 Adult Summer Reading Program!

Welcome to the Adult Summer Reading Program 2024 - Magical Mystery Tour. Program Dates are June 22 to August 10.

[Register Online]     [Submit a Review]     [Download a BINGO Card]

Who Can Participate?
  • Open to all adults of all reading levels, ages 18 and over.
  • Participants do not have to have library cards.
  • Participants do not have to be Woburn residents.
Important Dates
  • Saturday, June 22: Summer Reading starts
  • Saturday, August 10: Summer Reading Ends
    • Wrap Up Event from 1-4 PM.  Special appearance by Awesome Robb Jedi Knight Magic Show from 2:30-3:30. Registration is required.
How Does It Work?

Read or participate in a library activity between Saturday, June 22 through Saturday, August 10 at 1pm to be eligible for prizes.  Complete a BINGO line or check off the whole board for extra chances to win! Bingo cards are also available in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish.

1.  Register
Register for summer reading online or in the library beginning Saturday, June 22. Anyone who pre-registers or registers during the Kickoff event will automatically be entered into the Kickoff raffle.

2.  Submit a Book Review
Submit a book review online or in the library beginning Saturday, June 22. Each book review earns one raffle ticket.

3.  BINGO Cards
Check off reading and activities on your BINGO card. Show your ticket to the Circulation Desk to receive a raffle ticket. Bingo cards are also available in Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish.

    • Each BINGO square checked earns one raffle ticket
    • 13 possible BINGOs per card
      • Each 5 box BINGO line earns an additional raffle ticket – horizontal line, vertical line, diagonal line.
      • Completed BINGO cards earn an additional raffle ticket.
    • Fill out as many BINGO cards as you like. Additional copies are available online and at the Circulation Desk.
    • If a book qualifies for multiple BINGO boxes, it can be used for all applicable boxes. However, the same book cannot be used for the same box twice.  (For example, if you read Dracula by Bram Stoker with another person and submit a review, that can count for the “Read a book,” “Read a book with another person,” and “Submit a review” boxes, but it will not be counted for “Read a book” twice.

4.  Attend Library Program
Collect a raffle ticket at any adult library program between Saturday, June 22 and Saturday, August 10.

Raffles & Prizes
  • Anyone who registers during the Kick Off event will automatically be entered into the Kick Off raffle.
  • Participants are automatically entered into the weekly raffle every week.
  • For every book reviewed, BINGO box, line or card submitted, or program attended over the summer, you will receive a raffle ticket towards the grand prize raffles on August 10.

Raffle Baskets

    • Raffle 1: The Sunshine Basket
      • Donated by the Friends of the Woburn Public Library
      • Iced Tea Kit with Pitcher and Cups, Popsicle Molds, S’mores Kit, Picnic Blanket, Beverage Cooler, Notepad, and Dagmar Squishmallow
    • Raffle 2: The Family Dinner Basket
      • Sponsored by Boston Restaurant Associates and the Woburn Public Library Foundation
      • $50 Gift Card from Polcari’s/Regina Pizzeria, Italian Cookies, Luigi Doll, Winnie the Pooh Mug
    • Raffle 3: The Magical Mystery Tour Basket
      • Sponsored by Wicked Bagel, Chipotle, and Design 1 Kitchen & Bath
      • Abbey Road Anniversary Edition Vinyl, The Magical Mystery Tour and Yellow Submarine Book, Retro Radio Bluetooth Speaker, Minion Plushie, $25 Gift Card from Wicked Bagel, Gift Card for Free Chips and Queso Blanco from Chipotle
    • Raffle 4: The Cinema Basket
      • Sponsored by Showcase Cinema de Lux and the Woburn Public Library Foundation
      • 8 General Admission Vouchers for Showcase Cinema de Lux, Popcorn Maker and Starter Kit
    • Raffle 5: The Lord Hobo Basket
      • Sponsored by Lord Hobo, Chipotle, and Design 1 Kitchen & Bath
      • Lord Hobo Swag, Including: T-Shirt, Wine Glasses, Beer Can Sleeve, Decal, Canvas Bag, Gift Card for Free Entrée from Chipotle
    • Raffle 6: The ScrubaDub Basket
      • Sponsored by ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers and Skewers
      • The ScrubaDub Book Voucher (Valid for 5 Express Car Washes), The ScrubaDub Pass Voucher (Valid for 90 Days of Unlimited SuperChoice Washes), Do-It-Yourself Car Wash Bucket, and Car Accessories, Including: Gap Filler Storage Pouch, Pop Up Trash Bin, Air Fresheners, Flat Tire Repair Spray, Plug & Glow 8” Multi-Color Light Strips
    • Raffle 7: The Beach Day Basket
      • Sponsored by Skewers
      • Cooler Tote, Picnic Blanket, Picnic Dining Set, Beach Ball, Beach Towel, Sunglasses, Gift Card for Free Entrée from Chipotle
What Books Count?
  • Format doesn’t matter – books, audiobooks, magazines, eBooks, etc. – it’s all good.
  • Whether it’s reading a graphic novel, magazine, or listening to an audiobook, it counts!
  • All reading must occur within the program dates.

 


Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors!

 

 

Boston Restaurant Associates (Regina Pizzeria / Polcari’s) Chipotle common trust logo Costco Wholesale
dave and busters logo
Boston Restaurant Associates
Chipotle
Common Trust
Federal Credit Union
Costco Wholesale
Dave & Busters
Design 1 Kitchen & Bath friends logo Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina Lord Hobo Massachusetts Cultural Council
Design 1 Kitchen & Bath Friends of the
Woburn Public Library
Ixtapa Mexican Grill & Cantina Lord Hobo
Massachusetts
Cultural Council
McDonalds nanabettes ice cream Oriental Trading ScrubaDub Showcase Cinema De Lux
McDonald’s Hogan Company Nanabette’s Ice Cream Oriental Trading ScrubaDub Auto Wash Centers, Inc. Showcase Cinema De Lux,
National Amusements
Skewers logo topsfield fair Wicked Bagel wpl foundation XtremeCraze logo
Skewers Topsfield Fair Wicked Bagel Woburn Public Library Foundation Xtreme Craze Lasertag