In the tradition of popular children's summer reading programs, Simsbury Public Library teen & adult patrons have their own reading program called, 'Camp Read-A-Lot for Teens & Adults.'

Like the children's reading program of the same name, teen and adult readers have the opportunity to log their summer reading and win prizes. The reading program begins on June 18th and runs through August 28th.

Readers can register anytime during the program at the library's Adult Reference Desk or via at www.simsburylibrary.info after June 12th. Participants will maintain a Reader's Log recording the title and author of the books they read during the program. Reader's Logs can be picked up or accessed online via the library's website. Prizes will be awarded after reading three books. After reading 6, 9, 12 or 13+ books, readers will receive a raffle ticket entering them in a raffle to win larger prizes.

All of the prizes for the program have been generously donated by local businesses and organizations. The 'Camp-Read-A-Lot for Teens & Adults' program is free of charge and open to the public. Complete details are available at the Adult Reference Desk, by calling 658-7663 or by visiting www.simsburylibrary.info.

At midnight on July 21 the new Harry Potter book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" will hit the shelves.

But not just the shelves at Borders and Barnes and Noble. At the stroke of midnight the Simsbury Library has copies available for reading.

For children entering grades 3 through 8 we are sponsoring a lock in at the library with food, crafts, fun and Harry Potter.

If you want to be among the first pairs of eyeballs to read "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" sign-up at the Children's Desk at the Library.

One adult and two children per family, please.

New this month from our video section, MylibraryDV, are a selection of exercise videos all available at: www.simsburylibrary.info.

D's Hip-Hop Aerobics: Volumes 2 & 3 These two hot hip-hop aerobic workouts will help you burn fat, tone, tighten, and increase your energy.

Firefighter's Workout New York City firefighter captain Michael Stefano leads this 30-minute workout program based on the normal regimen of New York's bravest.

Fit by Tracey - Sculpt Sweatfest This 60-minute workout sculpts and tones your entire body using unique and more complex exercises. Modifiers are included to demonstrate easier moves.

Miracle of Life Pregnancy Workout Fitness instructor Gloria Quinlan presents this 60 minute program aimed at the pregnant woman looking to stay in shape.

Sexy and Fit After 40 You'll learn the secrets that counteract the effects of time and gravity with this unique program.

High-Intensity Kickbox Challenge Choreographed with the help of second-degree black belt Jessica Johnson, this workout features Tracey Staehle, who leads you through a safe, fun and motivating kickbox workout without a lot of impact or back-breaking contortion.

Join us for Zumba at the Simsbury Public Library, and learn how to dance your way to fitness with this exciting workout! Zumba combines high-energy Latin and International music with unique moves to burn fat and tone the body.

Instructor Bryce McGowan will lead Zumba classes for teens and adults on Tuesday, June 19th from 7 to 7:45 p.m. and Thursday, June 28th from 10 to 10:45 a.m., as well as a class for the whole family on Thursday, July 12th from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Programs are free but space is limited, so please register online by clicking the events calendar at www.simsburylibrary.info or call the Library at 658-7663 to reserve a spot.

If you are reading this then we can assume you are a good and avid reader.

But do you like to talk about books?

Are you good with all kinds of people?

Can you help shy people speak up?

If you answered yes to any of these questions -- good, we need you.

We are looking for someone to lead our adult book discussion group beginning this fall.

The discussion leader will work with group members and library staff this summer to select the books for the coming fall.

The group meets on the first Thursday of the month, starting in September.

The discussion leader is responsible putting the month's reading into context by providing background on the author and book, and for the lively and inclusive discussion of that month's title. The Library provides the books and the space.

The discussion leader will receive an honorarium of $400 for ten sessions.

If interested please contact James Miller or Sue Bullock at 658-7663 or just stop by the library to talk it over with us.

We are collecting e-mail addresses for our patrons so that we can send out "almost due" notices. These notices go out 3 days before your item is due.

By having your e-mail address we can also notify you any book you have on hold when they are available.

By giving your e-mail address you can enter a Friends of the Simsbury Library raffle for handsome and useful Simsbury Library bags.

Your e-mail address will be kept confidential and used only for library purposes.

If you have already signed up, tell a friend.

Thanks!