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Wakefield library prepares summer readers for out of world experience

WAKEFIELD - The Wakefield Public Library recently received a useful tool for this year's space themed summer reading program.

Joel Laessig, director at Wakefield Public Library said the summer program normally has a craft, project or activity element to it so he used social media to ask for help finding some equipment.

Steve and Fresia Stalker, of Hurley, responded to the library's call by donating a telescope.

Laessig said the "incredible gift" will be used by the library to hold stargazing outings to allow youth to see the moon, planets, rings of Saturn and the International Space Station, w...