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14th Annual Reading Makes Cent$ Summer Reading Program

Hanover, MA - June 7, 2022 –Rockland Trust has launched its 14th annual Reading Makes Cent$(Opens in a new Window) program, a reading and financial literacy initiative for students across the Bank’s network of 123 branches throughout Massachusetts. 

Reading Makes Cent$ aims to boost literacy and financial responsibility for students during the summer months. Running June 1 through August 31, the program allows students to earn money by tracking their summer reading in a journal and drawing a picture or writing about the books they read. Students have until September 12 to open their account or have it credited.

“As a community-oriented bank, it is important to us to provide fun and educational programming that inspires individuals and families throughout our footprint to build a healthy relationship with money at any age,” said Margaret McCarthy, Senior Vice President of Retail Administration. “We are ecstatic to kick off our 14th year of the Reading Makes Cent$ program and invite community members to visit our branches and participate in our reading events throughout the summer!”

Students entering grades 1-8 in the fall of 2022 are eligible to participate in the program­­. Participants, and a parent or guardian, can download a Reading Makes Cent$ Journal from RocklandTrust.com/read (Opens in a new Window)or pick up a journal at one of our branches. Rockland Trust is partnering with a variety of libraries to promote reading and learning the value of saving money! Check out the scheduled event calendar below. The RocklandTrust.com/Read webpage will be updated as new events are added.

Event Location Date and Time

Summer Reading Kickoff

Milton Public Library

476 Canton Ave.

Thursday, June 23rd
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Hanson Public Library

132 Maquan St.

Monday, June 27th

10:00 a.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Bridgewater Public Library

15 South St.

Tuesday, June 28th

1:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Rockland Memorial Library

20 Belmont St.

Wednesday, June 29th

3:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Whitman Library

100 Webster St.

Wednesday, June 29th

5:30 pm - 7:30 p.m.

Read Aloud

Halifax Public Library

470 Plymouth St.

Friday, July 1st

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Fall River Public Library

104 N. Main St.

Monday, July 11th

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Students who participate can earn $2.50 in a Rockland Trust savings account for each book they read, up to a maximum of 10 books for $25. To qualify, students must read at least four books and record a journal entry for each book they finish.

For official rules and eligibility, visit RocklandTrust.com/read(Opens in a new Window).