Summer Reading 2011
The library’s summer reading program is a fun way to stay engaged in reading and learning over the summer. The program is free and there are versions for all ages, from the youngest babies to kids, teens and even adults.
This year’s themes are all about travel, so climb aboard at whatever level suits you and your family! Reading incentives available July 5 and while supplies last.
Tiny Travelers
Birth to Age 5 / June 6-August 6
Parents will get a calendar and stickers to use as you read with your children and do simple activities like having a picnic. Complete the program, and, beginning July 6, you’ll receive a free book.
- Early Childhood Fiction Books
- Early Childhood Fiction Books (cont)
- Early Childhood Non-Fiction Books
One World, Many Stories
Ages 5-12 / June 6-August 6
Kids who sign up to travel through books will be challenged to read for 20 hours and do 10 of our suggested activities. Check back in at the library over the summer to attend programs, get more books and show us your progress. When you're halfway done, come in and get a free balsa airplane. If you complete the program, you’ll get a library messenger bag (available starting July 5).
Group Summer Reading
Child care centers, clubs, etc. / June 1-August 6
We’ve put together a special version of summer reading that’s easy to do with a small group of kids like a child-care center or a scout troop. Do eight of the suggested activities together, and your group will receive some free books and every participant will receive a small reward.
You Are Here Teen Reading Challenge
Teens / June 6-August 6
Teens who sign up will be challenged to read for 20 hours, share three book reviews and do seven of our suggested activities. Get your card punched as you go, and when you finish you’ll get a library messenger bag and be entered in a drawing for other rewards.
Books by Snail
Kindergarten-Eighth Grade, County Schools / June 1-August 20
Books by Snail allows kids to check out books and participate in Summer Reading through the mail. Any child who goes to school in Auxvasse, Hallsville, Harrisburg, Hatton, Holts Summit, Mokane, New Bloomfield, Sturgeon or Williamsburg is eligible. Ask about it at school or sign up online starting June 1.
Novel Destinations
Adults / June 13-August 14
Why should kids have all the fun? While you’re at the library picking up your next great read, take a moment to register for the New Destinations adult summer reading program. When you put in your name, you’ll get a booklet with a calendar of events and a luggage tag. Share your reviews of what you’re reading, and you’ll be entered in weekly drawings to win bookstore gift certificates.
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