Summertime in the Library
Welcome to Summer Reading Season!
READ TWO BOOKS
Over the summer, every student should read at least two books. You can read almost any two books you want, as long as you haven’t read them before. Graphic novels and audiobooks are wonderful choices. However, picture books and easy readers will not count.
Open Library hours
The library will be open from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on seven Tuesdays: July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, and August 5th and 12th. You can check out books, read, do activities, and hang out in the air conditioning.
All students attending RMS next year, or former 8th graders are invited to attend. Stay for the whole time or pop in for a few minutes. Come every week we’re open, or just once. Younger siblings are welcome if accompanied by an adult.
Downloadable Books
Log in to Sora to read eBooks and Audiobooks for free. Available 24/7 all summer long! You can access Sora or you can download the Sora App to your own device. Select Frances C. Richmond Middle School and sign in with your email address (rising 6th graders should continue to use their Ray School account).
Book Suggestions
Not sure what to read? Try the Vermont and New Hampshire Kid’s Choice Book Awards!
Isinglass Teen Award 2025-26
The Isinglass Award promotes teen reading by inviting teens to help select great literature
Each year, 7th and 8th graders across NH nominate their favorite books and vote on the top 10 in April
Great Stone Face
Award
The Great Stone Face Book Award is given annually to an author whose book receives the most votes from 4th through 6th graders throughout the state.
Great Stone Face 2025-26 Brochure
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award
The Golden Dome Book Award is a Vermont reading program for students in 4th through 8th grade. Voting takes place mid-April. Those students who have read five or more books from the list are eligible to vote for their favorite book.
Get your reading In!
