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25th Annual Joy of Reading

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020 - Thursday, December 31, 2020

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For the 25th year, The Ellsworth American will be distributing free children’s books as part of its Joy of Reading program. But, as with almost everything in 2020, the scene will be different this year.

Instead of having a post-parade giveaway at the newspaper’s office, the books will be available at the Ellsworth Public Library this year. The change will allow for social distancing and other COVID-19 precautions.

Local children can drop by the library any time during normal operating hours to pick out a book. The books will be available until Dec. 31 (or until supplies run out). Masks are required inside the library and visitors are asked to limit their time inside the building to under 30 minutes. No more than 15 people may be in the building at one time.

Contactless curbside pickup also is available by appointment by calling the library at 667-6363. Just tell the staff about the child’s age and reading level, and they will select a book. Library staff also will leave a cart of Joy of Reading Books outside the library’s back entrance every weekday from 2-4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

Launched in 1995, Joy of Reading honors former American editor Hale Joy. The program was established in his memory to promote literacy in children and to instill in them a love of reading.

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Start:
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
End:
Thursday, December 31, 2020
Event Categories:
Events, Ongoing

Venue

Ellsworth Public Library
20 State Street
Ellsworth, ME 04605 United States
Phone:
(207) 667-6363
Website:
http://www.ellsworth.lib.me.us/

Organizer

The Ellsworth American
Phone:
(207) 667-2576
Website:
www.ellsworthamerican.com
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