Summer Reading 2022

Our Summer Reading Program starts Monday, June 27 and runs through Saturday, August 20.

HOW IT WORKS:

Stop by the Windsor Public Library to pick up a Summer Reading Log.
Fill out the registration page and return it to a library staff member. This will also serve as your grand prize entry.
Complete challenges to be entered into our three different raffle prizes. Everyone who turns in their weekly challenges will get to make that week’s, special edition button.
Raffles tickets will be due as follows:
- Raffle Prize Group #1: Tickets due by July 9, 2022. Winners drawn on July 11, 2022.
- Raffle Prize Group #2: Tickets due by July 30, 2022. Winners drawn on August 1, 2022.
- Raffle Prize Group #2: Tickets due by August 20, 2022. Winners drawn on August 22, 2022.
Earn an extra grand prize entry by completing and handing in the Summer Survey in the back of the booklet.

When can I start?
Our Summer Reading Program starts Monday, June 27 and runs through Saturday, August 20.

Does this count for school?
Your school’s reading requirement will depend on your teacher and school.

Stop by the Windsor Library Kidspace desk pick up a Summer Reading Log.

Pick up begins June 24, 2022.

	August 2022
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	1 Special Event Storytime Special Event Storytime August 1, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join Miss Bonnie for a special storytime! This week is a spy themed storytime. Children ages 2 - 5 are welcome to join us with their caretakers. Crafts, jokes, stories, and activities! Free. See more details Printmaking Series (Wilson) Printmaking Series (Wilson) August 1, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA For four weeks, we’ll explore the process of Printmaking using different materials. This week we’re testing out chalk prints! Materials and supplies provided, but feel free to bring your own stencils, cookie cutters, or paper to print on. Experiment with us from 4:00 PM to 5:00PM at the Wilson Branch Library. This event will take place outdoors. All ages welcome, children under 10 should be accompanied by a supervising adult. Registration needed. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Sponsored by Windsor Library Association. wlact.org See more details • •	2 Sing & Stomp (Wilson Branch) Sing & Stomp (Wilson Branch) August 2, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Dance with us outside at the Wilson Branch Library from 10:30 AM - 11:15AM for Sing & Stomp. This music and movement based program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. Registration Required. Space is Limited. Free. 860-285-1914. See more details Computer Basics (Wilson) Computer Basics (Wilson) August 2, 2022 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you want to be technologically independent, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Wilson Branch Library from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM to learn Computer Basics. Together, we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Chess Enrichment (Wilson) Chess Enrichment (Wilson) August 2, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join Dr. Berry at the Wilson Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Chess Enrichment. Participants will learn the basics of chess play and strategy. Materials provided. Program begins on June 28 and is open to all ages. Registration suggested, but drop ins also welcome. Free. 860-247-8960. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ No meeting on July 5 and July 12 See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks August 2, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Windsor Public Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. Weekly on Tuesdays. 860-285-1918. See more details REGISTRATION FULL - Leaf Print Shirts REGISTRATION FULL - Leaf Print Shirts August 2, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm We’ll be making your favorite new hiking shirt at the Windsor PublicLibrary with Leaf Print Shirts.Celebrate your love for nature and getting muddy with this hands on activity!Ages 3 – 15. Free. 5:30 – 6:30 PM 860-285-1914. See more details • • • • •	3 Make a Musical Instrument Night Make a Musical Instrument Night August 3, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Jointhe Windsor Public Library for Make aMusical Instrument Night from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM. Create musicalinstruments with common household items. Family program. Registration Required.Free. 860-285-1914. See more details •	4 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) August 4, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime August 4, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am In keeping with our “Maker Space” weekly summer Reading Camp, Miss Bonnie’s Storytime here at the Windsor PublicLibrary will be with an Art theme including stories, crafts and activities. Wewill be creating our own string art projects. This free program is for ages 3-5years old from 10:30-11:45AM. Please register on line or call 860-285-1914. See more details Anime & Video Game Club (Wilson) Anime & Video Game Club (Wilson) August 4, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teens ages 13 and older are invited to join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wilson Branch on select Thursdays for Anime & Video Game Club. Enjoy snacks, watch anime, read manga, play video games, learn to draw kawaii or just hang out! Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details • • •	5 Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime August 5, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us at the Wilson Branch Library every Friday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to listen to a story and meet new friends. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960 See more details •	6
7	8 Cradle to Grave: Documenting Birth, Death, and Marriage in your Family Search Cradle to Grave: Documenting Birth, Death, and Marriage in your Family Search August 8, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Join the Main Library and Bryna O’Sullivan, a professional genealogist, on Monday, August 8 at 6:30 PM for a Cradle to Grave: Documenting Birth, Death, and Marriage in Your Family Search. Participants will learn how to access and use Connecticut vital records, church records, grave stones, and more to learn more about in your family. This program will be hybrid – our speaker will be on Zoom but patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom. Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details •	9 Sing & Stomp Sing & Stomp August 9, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Dancewith us outside at the Windsor Public Library Eagle Green from 10:30 AM - 11:15AM for Sing & Stomp. This musicand movement based program is for children ages 5 and under and theircaregivers. Registration Required. Space is Limited. Free. 860-285-1914. See more details Chess Enrichment (Wilson) Chess Enrichment (Wilson) August 9, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join Dr. Berry at the Wilson Branch Library every Tuesday from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM for Chess Enrichment. Participants will learn the basics of chess play and strategy. Materials provided. Program begins on June 28 and is open to all ages. Registration suggested, but drop ins also welcome. Free. 860-247-8960. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ No meeting on July 5 and July 12 See more details CANCELLED: Bring Your Apple Devices (Wilson) CANCELLED: Bring Your Apple Devices (Wilson) August 9, 2022 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA This program is cancelled. Become a master at using Apple products in just an hour! Bring your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Macbook to the Wilson Branch Library every other Tuesday from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM to have all of your questions answered. No registration required. Call 860-247-8960 with questions. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks August 9, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Windsor Public Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. Weekly on Tuesdays. 860-285-1918. See more details Undercover Agents Undercover Agents August 9, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Join the Windsor Public Library and science group Mad Science as we goundercover as secret agents! Learn about the science behind being a secret spylike surveillance techniques and night vision. Participants will even get tomake their own spy gadget! Registration Required. Space is Limited. Ages 5 –13. 5:30 – 6:30 PM Free. 860-285-1914. See more details • • • • •	10 Spy Camp Spy Camp August 10, 2022 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm The Windsor Public Library Kidspace Spy Camp is our special themed summerreading week! A major Spy Event willtake place today from 1:00-3:00pm. Our annual mystery night was so successfulwe decided to bring in our Spy experts again for fantastic spy training, amystery to solve and find out who the double agent is! Great hands on program for those with aknack to guess answers to clues and find out who is the guilty person! Thisfree program is for ages 6-13 years old. Please register on line or call860-285-1914. See more details CANCELLED - Jewelry Club (Wilson) CANCELLED - Jewelry Club (Wilson) August 10, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA This event has been cancelled. Wires and strings and beads, oh my! Stop by the Wilson Branch Library’s Jewelry Club every other Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM to make bracelets, earrings, waist beads, and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 to 18. Drop in. Free.860-247-8960. See more details Children's Yoga Children's Yoga August 10, 2022 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Wabi-Sabi Yoga will be leading a children's yoga class for ages 3 - 10. Come giggle, moo, meow, and stretch as we listen to music, do some yoga, and get silly! Free! See more details • • •	11 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) August 11, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Virtual Book Club Virtual Book Club August 11, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Join our Virtual Book Club for a lively discussion of The Lost and Found Bookshop by Susan Wiggs. Discussions are held on Zoom on the second Thursday of every month from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. Books are available at the Lending Desk, one month prior to each meeting. In order to participate with Zoom securely, please register on our website by 1:00 PM on August 11 at https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/. The Zoom link will be sent out to registered parties the day of the program. See more details • •	12 Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime August 12, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us at the Wilson Branch Library every Friday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to listen to a story and meet new friends. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960 See more details •	13
14	15	16 National Tell a Joke Day! National Tell a Joke Day! August 16, 2022 Check out the WindsorPublic Library Kidspace Youtube video for our own annual National Tell a Joke Day! You’ll love the jokes and riddles told bymany of the library staff you know! This will air by 11:00AM so take a look andlaugh hysterically. See more details Computer Basics (Wilson) Computer Basics (Wilson) August 16, 2022 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you want to be technologically independent, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Wilson Branch Library from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM to learn Computer Basics. Together, we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks August 16, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Windsor Public Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. Weekly on Tuesdays. 860-285-1918. See more details Touch a Truck: Firetruck Edition! Touch a Truck: Firetruck Edition! August 16, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm The Windsor Fire Department will be visiting us with one of their fire trucks. You'll be able to get up close and personal with a fire engine and get a sweet treat! Family event! See more details • • • •	17 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten August 17, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Has your little one completed their 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten? Areyou interested in starting your child’s journey to read 1,000 books? Then come to the Windsor Public Library for our “graduation”! We’ll have a Kona Ice Truck, crafts, and information about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program as well as a casual graduation ceremony for children who’ve completed the program! Ages 0 – 5. Free. 2 – 3 PM 860-285-1914. Registration required! See more details •	18 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) August 18, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Anime & Video Game Club (Wilson) Anime & Video Game Club (Wilson) August 18, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Teens ages 13 and older are invited to join us from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Wilson Branch on select Thursdays for Anime & Video Game Club. Enjoy snacks, watch anime, read manga, play video games, learn to draw kawaii or just hang out! Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Afternoon Art Afternoon Art August 18, 2022 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Welcome to all our schoolage artists to join Miss Bonnie at the Windsor Public Library for our monthly Art Afternoon from 4:00-5:00PM. This program focuses on differenttypes of art, artists and art movements.Everyone will be given the opportunity to create an art piece based on theprogram. This month we are hoping to bring a local artist here to show us howthey create their artwork, what form of art mediums they use, how they gettheir ideas and do they have any favorite artists. Registration is free forages 6-12 year old. Please register on line or call 860-285-1914. See more details • • •	19 Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime August 19, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us at the Wilson Branch Library every Friday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to listen to a story and meet new friends. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960 See more details •	20 Super Hero Party Super Hero Party August 20, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Heroes assemble! The Windsor Public Library is celebratingthe end of summer with a Super HeroParty. We’ll be making our own super hero costumes and visiting with a reallife super hero! Could it be Spiderman? Wonder Woman? Batman? You won’t knowuntil you come see for yourself! And what would a super hero party be withoutsnacks to fuel your crime fighting? Ages 3 – 13. Free. 11 AM - 12 PM 860-285-1914. See more details •
21	22 National Tooth Fairy Day Storytime National Tooth Fairy Day Storytime August 22, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 11:15 am Join Miss Bonnie at the Windsor PublicLibrary Kidspace for a special celebration of the National Tooth Fairy Day Storytime. Special stories, songs, jokesand crafts are scheduled for those ages 2-5 years old and their caregivers.Please register for this free program on line or call 860-285-1914. See more details •	23 Bring Your Apple Devices (Wilson) Bring Your Apple Devices (Wilson) August 23, 2022 @ 11:45 am - 12:45 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Become a master at using Apple products in just an hour! Bring your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or Macbook to the Wilson Branch Library every other Tuesday from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM to have all of your questions answered. No registration required. Call 860-247-8960 with questions. See more details Teen Crackle Clay Teen Crackle Clay August 23, 2022 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Come make some satisfying crackle clay to help you de-stress before the school year starts! We'll use clay and clear nail polish to create mini figures that we can decorate and smoosh! Come check out this viral and very satisfying ASMR experience! Open to teens ages 12-18. Drop ins welcome! See more details Princess & Prince Portraits Princess & Prince Portraits August 23, 2022 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm If you've ever wanted to be a prince or princess, this activity is for you! We'll be making life sized portraits of ourselves as Princes and Princesses! Add some sparkles, tulle, and lace and your portrait is ready for the ball! Ages 4 and up. Free. Registration required. See more details • • •	24 Jewelry Club (Wilson) Jewelry Club (Wilson) August 24, 2022 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Wires and strings and beads, oh my! Stop by the Wilson Branch Library’s Jewelry Club every other Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM to make bracelets, earrings, waist beads, and more. Materials provided. Ages 13 to 18. Drop in. Free.860-247-8960. See more details •	25 Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) Adult Crafters Group (Wilson) August 25, 2022 @ 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA The Wilson Branch Library’s Adult Crafters Group has been meeting from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Thursdays for decades. If you are working on a craft and would like to work on it in the company of like-minded individuals, stop by and join the group. All ages are welcome, but this event is intended for adults. Free. 860-247-8960. See more details •	26 Afternoon Storytime Afternoon Storytime August 26, 2022 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Join us at the Wilson Branch Library every Friday from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM to listen to a story and meet new friends. Drop in. Free. 860-247-8960 See more details •	27 Padawan Training Camp Padawan Training Camp August 27, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Calling all Star Wars fans and Jedi hopefuls! SaberGuild Kessel Temple will be holding a PadawanTraining Camp at the Windsor Public Library for those looking to learn thefiner points of light saber handling. Come early to make your own pool noodlelight saber. Ages 4 – 16. Free. 11 AM - 12:30 PM 860-285-1914. See more details •
28	29 Help Birds on Their Journey Help Birds on Their Journey August 29, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join us at the Main Library to listen to Ken Elkins, of the Bent of the River Audobon Center on Zoom, give a lecture, Help Birds on Their Journey, about fall migration. During this presentation we’ll learn how to turn your yard or park into an oasis for migratory birds among other things. This program will be hybrid – our speaker will be on Zoom but patrons can either join us in person at the library or login from home using Zoom. Registration Required. Free. 860-285-1918. To register, please visit https://www.windsorlibrary.com/adult/sign-up-for-a-program/ Our priority is to provide the best experience possible while following all COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions to keep you and your loved ones safe. Please call the Reference Desk at 860-285-1918 for updates on our COVID protocols. Sponsored by the Windsor Library Association See more details •	30 Computer Basics (Wilson) Computer Basics (Wilson) August 30, 2022 @ 10:45 am - 11:45 am Wilson Branch Library, 365 Windsor Ave, Windsor, CT 06095, USA Do you want to be technologically independent, but don't know where to start? Stop by the Wilson Branch Library from 10:45 AM to 11:45 AM to learn Computer Basics. Together, we will go over basic tasks to get you familiar with computers. Registration required. https://www.windsorlibrary.com/wilson-events/sign-up-for-a-wilson-program/ Free. 860-247-8960. See more details Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks August 30, 2022 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm Bring Your Gadgets to the Geeks is back at the Windsor Public Library every Tuesday afternoon between 2:30 PM and 4:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, on the lower level. Drop in with your device and your questions, as always the advice is free. Weekly on Tuesdays. 860-285-1918. See more details • •	31 Play & Learn Playgroup Play & Learn Playgroup August 31, 2022 @ 10:15 am - 11:15 am Play is an important part of learning and growing! Join us at the Windsor Public Library on Wednesdays from 10:15 AM to 11:15 AM. Ages 5 and under with caregivers. Drop in. FREE. See more details •

We’re currently offering programs indoors and outdoors. Storytimes, Sing & Stomp, and Yoga will all be offered outdoors weather permitting. If it is raining or temperatures are above 85 degrees, these programs will be indoors. Assume all craft activities are indoors.

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2022 SUMMER READING PRIZES

GROUP ONE (JUNE 27 – JULY 9)

4 TICKETS TO HARTFORD ATHLETIC & SWAG

CAMPING TENT & BOOK

BEACH SET

GROUP THREE (JULY 31 – AUGUST 20))

MICROSCOPE SET

UKELE SET

ARTS & CRAFTS KIT

GROUP TWO (JULY 10 – 30)

KICKBALL SET

FLOWER GARDEN KIT

TELESCOPE KIT

GRAND PRIZES

$100 TARGET GIFT CARD

INSTAX CAMERA SET

OTHER GOODIES

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST, CHILDREN AND TEENS WILL RECEIVE A BOOK, COLOR-YOUR-OWN LANYARD, AND SPECIAL EDITION SUMMER READING PATCH WHEN THEY SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING!

EVERY WEEK A CHILD OR TEEN HANDS IN THEIR WEEKLY CHALLENGES, THEY WILL GET TO MAKE A THEMED PIN TO TAKE HOME AND ADD TO THEIR LANYARD. EACH WEEK THE DESIGN WILL BE DIFFERENT!

Our Summer Reading Program starts Monday, June 27 and runs through Saturday, August 20.

Stop by the Windsor Library Kidspace desk pick up a Summer Reading Log.

Pick up begins June 24, 2022.

August 2022

We’re currently offering programs indoors and outdoors. Storytimes, Sing & Stomp, and Yoga will all be offered outdoors weather permitting. If it is raining or temperatures are above 85 degrees, these programs will be indoors. Assume all craft activities are indoors.

2022 SUMMER READING PRIZES

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