Reserve a Lowell Spinners Baseball library pass and get up to six discounted reserved tickets for just $3 based on availability. Go to gpl.org and click on Museum Passes for more information.

The Summer Reading Programs continue through Aug. 17. There's still time to sign up for reading, prizes, and great programs, brought to you by the GPL Endowment Trust.

"Under the Stars" Young Adult Summer Reading Program Events*:

YA Craft Night: Stick It! Wednesday, Aug. 8, 7-8. We'll have lots of colorful duct tape on hand so you can make a wallet, belt, flower, purse or other fun novelty item. Grades 6-12.

Mars or Bust! Thursday, Aug. 9, 7-8. The Aldrich Astronomical Society offers a fascinating slide show & hands-on displays on the human exploration of Mars. Grades 5+ Parents welcome.

"Dream Big: Read!" Summer Reading Program Events* for Children:

Movie: "We Bought a Zoo," Tues., Aug. 7, 10:30-12:30. Rated PG. All ages.

Tom Knight Puppets: Wednesday, Aug. 8, 11-12. Lots of fun stories, skits, plus sing-along songs and simple dance steps for the audience. Ages 3+.**

The World of Owls:*** Fri, Aug. 10, 11-12. Wingmasters presents a fascinating program with a variety of live owls. Ages 5+**

Download free music, ebooks, foreign language instruction, and more @ gpl. French and Spanish conversation groups resume in September. For information on book groups, visit gpl.org and

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* Made possible by the Groton Public Library Endowment Trust

** Online registration begins one week before program. Preference given to Groton residents

*** Made possibly by a grant from the Town of Groton's Trusts Funds' Lecture Fund.

For information on events, the art gallery, and museum passes, visit www.gpl.org.

Hours: Tues through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sunday and Monday. Call 978-448-1167 (main), 978-448-8000 (information), 978-448-1168 (children's).