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Wellesley Library reports strong Summer Reading kickoff, honors retiring ESOL teacher

Wellesley Free Library Board of Trustees · June 23, 2026

Summary

The Summer Reading Program kicked off June 13 with over 125 seed pots distributed; the ESOL community gathered May 26 with more than 100 attendees to honor longtime teacher Carolyn, and the ESOL program ran 15 classes this semester.

Library Director Jamie Jurgensen updated Trustees on summer programming at the June 23 meeting. "The Summer Reading Program had a successful kick off on June 13th during which the Library gave out over 125 promotional seed pots," Jamie reported, citing high early engagement.

Jamie also relayed a note from Tanya, the Library’s ESOL coordinator (a Foundation‑funded position): more than 100 members of the ESOL community gathered May 26 to share dishes and celebrate another year of classes and community. The ESOL program offered 15 classes this past semester and longtime ESOL teacher Carolyn was honored on the occasion of her retirement.

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