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Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading
Program
Calling Adult Readers!
Summer's here, and it's time to catch up
on your reading! Grab a book, and join
the Novel Destinations adult summer
reading program at Memorial Hall
Library.
To participate, read or listen to a book
(yes, audio books count too!), and visit
the library to complete an entry form
for our grand prize drawing at the end
of the summer! The more you read, the
more chances you have to win!
Experience your own Novel Destinations
through new books, authors, and genres!
Share reading with your family through
summer reading programs for all ages.
Novel Destinations Rules:
- The Novel Destinations adult
summer reading program begins June
20 and runs through August 19, 2011.
- Participants must be 18 or
older.
- Read or listen to books over the
summer. For each book, complete an
entry slip at the library's
Reference department.
- Attend one or more of the Novel
Destinations movies this summer
(link to calendar - July 18, July
25, August 1, and August 8) to enter
to win the movie prize. Receive one
ticket per movie you attend.
- Grand prize winners will be
selected on August 22, 2011. Winners
will be contacted by phone or email.
- Have fun reading this summer!
Track Your Reading Online
Join Novel Destinations online to log your
books and to submit online reviews.
Click the "Adults 2011" tab, click the "Sign Me Up" button, and follow the
directions to register. Print your logs,
and bring them to the library so you'll
remember all of your titles for the
grand prize entry slips!
What Should I Read?
Anything you enjoy! Read a favorite
author, or find some new favorites! If
you're looking for great book ideas,
visit our
Reading Room
for MHL staff picks, bestseller lists,
book reviews, and more!
Novel Destinations Movie Nights
For each movie you attend, you'll get a
bonus prize ticket. Enter to win all
four of the movies shown this summer
after we watch them (viewed one time
each). These movies are for adult
audiences.
Visit the library, or call 978-623-8401,
x49 for the movie titles.
- Monday, July 18, 7pm
 Watch George Clooney as a corporate
downsizing expert who flies all over
the world firing people. He learns
that life isn't about the journey
but the connections made along the
way. Rated R [see
Internet Movie Database description]
- Monday, July 25, 7pm
 This Western drama features Jeff
Bridges, Matt Damon, and John Brolin.
U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn helps a
young girl find the man who murdered
her father. Rated PG-13 [see
Internet Movie Database description]
- Monday, August 1, 7pm
 A princess, played by Audrey
Hepburn, is bored on her visit to
Rome, so she slips away and pretends
to be an "average Jane" until a
reporter discovers her charade. Not
Rated [see
Internet Movie Database description]
- Monday, August 8, 7pm
 A couple expecting their first child
travels around the U.S. to find a
perfect place to start their family.
Along the way, they reconnect with
family and friends who help them
discover the nature of home. Rated R
[see
Internet Movie Database description]
Sponsors
Grand prizes provided by:
Novel Destinations is sponsored by your
local library, the
Massachusetts Library
System, the
Boston Bruins, and the
Massachusetts Board of Library
Commissioners.
Novel Destinations images are
copyrighted. Contact the
CSLP for more
information.
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