2026 Summer Reading Program for Kids

We are excited to announce our 2026 Summer Reading theme: Plant a Seed, Read! Please download our 2026 Children’s Summer Reading brochure (beginning May 22nd) to read about our fun summer programs, prizes, and more!

Register below for our 2026 Summer Reading for Kids (ages 0 though 10)! Our summer reading program kicks off on Monday, June 22nd and runs through August 17th.

How it Works: Children will create their own individual reading goal(s) with their parent/caregiver. Feel free to include titles from the Westford School Reading List or the recently announced MCBA 2027 nominees within your reading goal(s). Children who are read to can also participate! Audio books count too! Be sure to look at e-audiobooks on Hoopla and Libby using your J.V. Fletcher library card.

Bookmark this page for all your Summer Reading links. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.

Thursday, June 25 2:00 p.m.
Roudenbush Community Center, Room 105
65 Main Street, Westford

Join us for a storytime featuring performer Strega Mama as she presents Tomie dePaola’s Strega Nona! This delightful storytime is full of laughter, singalongs, and includes a magical pot of pasta.  This fun-filled program is geared for children ages 3 to 6. Registration is required.  Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.

Many thanks to the KDK Memorial Foundation for sponsoring this fun summer program.

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Thursday, May 28 at 10:00 a.m.

June 22nd through August 17th
Westford Community Gardens
40 Graniteville Road

Just follow the path and read the laminated pages of Tziporah Cohen’s City Beet posted along the Community Gardens pathway! A delightful StoryWalk® is just ahead waiting for you. For all ages.

This StoryWalk® is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. 

No registration required.

Tuesday, July 7, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, July 21, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Tuesday, August 11, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
65 Main St, 3rd Floor Westford Recreation Dept.

Join Miss Julia and Miss Hannah for fun farm-themed stories, songs, and more! This storytime is geared for children ages 2-5.

Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. Register for each individual session. Dropping in is welcome too. 

Wednesday, July 8th 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
Good Pickin Farm, 5 Gould Road

Let’s celebrate summer with a fun visit to our local Good Pickin Farm! We’ll meet cute and friendly farm animals at their “Farm on the Go” petting zoo. All are welcome to hold, pet, and brush the animals. Farm animals include goats, bunnies, chickens, ducks, and a turkey.

Registration is required and we ask that participants sign up for one of the four 30-minute sessions. Please note which time slot you are registering for with your registration. 

Our rain date is Tuesday, July 14th from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.

This program is made possible by the
KDK Memorial Foundation. 

Wednesday July 15th 1:00 p.m.
Nabnasset School Gymnasium

Join magician Mike Bent, of AbraKidabra, for a farm-themed magic show that will keep you entertained and amazed – and might even give you an opportunity to be the magician’s assistant! Mike always brings amazing magic, big laughs, audience participation and hilarious surprises for a one-of-a-kind magic show. This program is for children ages 4+ and their families. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.org.

This fun program is made possible by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Wednesday, June 17 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 16th 11:00 a.m.
39 Main Street Westford

Join us at the charming Winnie the Pooh house for a fun storytime based on A.A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh story! Ellen Harde will read selections from the original Winnie the Pooh and young participants will have time to explore Westford’s Winnie the Pooh house. This year celebrates the 100-year anniversary as the original book’s publication by A.A. Milne was on on October 14, 1926. This program is for ages 2-6. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.

This program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library.

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens June 18th at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, July 21st
Westford Community Gardens|
40 Graniteville Road

Make your own adorable grass head and watch it grow! This fun hands-on STEAM activity combines art and botany.
For ages 4+.

The Westford Community Gardens are located at the Day Field near the intersection of Graniteville and Cold Spring Roads. 

This program is sponsored by wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library in collaboration with the Westford Community Garden.

Set your calender reminder as registration opens Tuesday, June 23 at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 22nd 10:30 a.m.
Roudenbush Community Center, Room 106

Join us for a magical visit where there are sure to be songs and story telling as the Wayfinder shares her adventures with us! Please feel free to wear your own favorite costumes too! There will be time to take pictures with our favorite Wayfinder too.  This program is for ages 3+. Registration is required. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.

This program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. 

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Wednesday, June 24 at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesday, July 29 5:00—7:00 p.m.
First Parish Church United, 48 Main St

Calling all board game enthusiasts! Join us to play your favorite tabletop games, learn a new game, and meet other players in our community! We will have lots for you to choose from, or you can bring in your own! All ages are welcome.

This all ages program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. 

No registration required.

Thursday, July 30 1:00 p.m. Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center – 3rd floor 65 Main Street

Join Kevin Figueroa as he instructs us on using the Procreate app for iPads to create our own digital art featuring creatures and critters.  We’ll explore the basics of creating art in Procreate, the most popular digital art app for the iPad. Procreate makes it simple to use a reference picture to guide our art. In this class, we learn to find reference photos and import them into our artwork to use as guides. We draw various animals, then unique creations of our very own.  Kevin will have iPads and Apple pencils for participants to use, so no need to bring your own! Artwork produced in class can be brought home on a phone. For ages 8+. Registration is required. 
Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov. 

This fun program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J. V. Fletcher Library. 

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Thursday, July 2 at 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, August 6 10:00 a.m.
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center
3rd floor 65 Main Street

Let’s build with cardboard! Join us for a fun cardboard build as we create beautiful flowers from the recycled cardboard that we receive from our library book deliveries! We’ll have safe cardboard cutting tools and cool screws to attach the cardboard together. Please wear an old t-shirt or bring along a smock, as we will paint our one-of-a-kind flowers. For ages 5 and up.  Registration is required.  Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.

This craft program is sponsored by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. 

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Thursday, July 9 at 10:00 a.m.

Monday, August 10th 3:00 p.m.
Abbot Gymnasium/ Back Lawn

This will be a rocking high-energy show packed with original music, big laughs, and overflowing with fun. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the show on the Abbott School lawn (if the weather is nice). Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov.

This program is supported by our wonderful Friends of the J.V. Fletcher Library. 

Set your calendar reminder as registration opens Registration for this event opens Monday, July 13 at 10:00 AM

Thursday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.
Westford Recreation Department at Roudenbush Community Center
3rd floor 65 Main Street

Join us from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. for this special story time on bicycle safety. We will read picture books about bicycles, then meet with Deborah Kreithen from the Massachusetts Safe Routes to School—A Program of MassDOT, to talk with us about bicycle safety for children. This story time is designed for children ages 3 to 6.

Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. Dropping in is welcome too.

Thursday, August 13 2:00 p.m.
Children’s Room
515 Groton Road, J.V. Fletcher Library

Bring your stuffie over to the Children’s Room and let them roam the library overnight! Drop-off will be from 2 PM – 4:30 PM on Thursday, August 13th. You can pick them up Friday, August 14th, starting at 1 PM

Drop off your stuffies and don’t forget to make them a nametag bracelet while you’re here! There will be lots of fun adventures in store for them! We’ll make sure to tuck them in for a good night’s sleep afterward. Pictures of what they got up to will be posted on the Children’s Instagram, @jvfletcherkids. Questions? Please email us at youthservices@westfordma.gov

Registration is recommended to receive reminder emails and updates in case of program changes. Drop-ins are welcome too.