Weekday Picks for Boston Kids: Summer Reading & Free Fun, August 3-7

8/2/15 - By Kip Wilson Rechea

Now that it's August, it's time for a reality check on summer reading assignments. To keep up with their daily reading logs, my kids have been enjoying visits to the library, where there are some great summer programs. Storytimes with ReadBoston in BPL branches and other neighborhood venues are only going on for a few more weeks, so look for one near you before it's too late.

My family has also been loving all the activities at local parks. In addition to ReadBoston storytimes, there are free craft workshops and outdoor movies. Take a look at these and other picks for the week, and don't forget to check the full Event Calendar for more fun happenings!

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Monday – Kids can keep up with their summer reading at a ReadBoston visit that includes storytime as well as my favorite thing: free books! Catch the storymobile at the BPL main branch or several other locations.
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Tuesday – Kids can make and take home art projects they create at one of the artist in residence craft workshops going on around town.
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Wednesday – Everyone can have fun getting messy at a salt marsh exploration with Mass Audubon.
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Thursday – On the South Shore, families can catch Big Hero 6 at the Weymouth Summer Movie Series.
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Friday – It's the last night of the summer for Movies on the Lawn in the Latin Quarter, and it's a doozy this week, with an Italian dinner available ($) along with a showing of Finding Nemo.
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