70 kids are enrolled in the after school program at the Boys and Girls Club in Onset and that number still growing. But no matter how many kids they end up with, one thing is for sure—they'll all have the chance to be well-read.

The students, who are all bused over to the Hammond School from Wareham's elementary and middle schools, have the opportunity to get homework help, use computers, play inside and out. This year, they now have the opportunity to read from anyone of the more than 400 books donated to the Boys and Girls Club by resident Phyllis Foley.

"The idea was to have books here because there are no books in Onset anymore since Spinney closed," said Foley, who is a volunteer member with the Friends of the Wareham Free Library group.

The kids are free to take the books home with them and share them with others. They can even keep them if they'd like.

"This is not a library," she said, adding that while she doesn't expect to see many of the books again, she hopes some will be returned.

Foley asked friends and families for children's books in good condition, and before she knew it, she had boxes full of donations. She said she got a lot of help from Susan Pizzolato of the Mattapoisett Library and the people of Hopedale, where Foley's daughter lives.

Director Ken Fontes said he hopes to set up small reading groups for the kids this year with the help of Foley and other volunteers.

The backbone of the after school program is the volunteers, such as Wareham High School student Lexie Carmo, who works at the program everyday. Jack Coughlan, a member of the board of directors, tutors at the club a few days a week.

"We help them with their homework whenever they need help," Coughlan said.

Fontes said the club corresponds with the teachers at the schools to make sure each child does their homework.

Nine year old Cai Lysce said she likes everything at the club, "especially playing four square with my best friends."

Fontes said that many parents don't realize that besides an opportunity to play, the club offers kids so many other activities, as well as guest speakers on topics such as healthy eating and anti-bullying.

And it all comes at an affordable price according to Fontes.

"I had one mother come up to me and say, 'I can't believe all of this is available for $40 a month.'"