Youth Summer Reading Programs Begin

Summer Reading Program registration for youth begins on June 6th and ends August 21st. Come to the Library to pick up your reading log and begin reading all through the summer to earn great prizes! We have three youth programs to choose from: Babies (birth-2 years), Kids (3 years-5th grade), and Teens (grades 6-12).
How It Works:

• You must come to the library or bookmobile to pick up a reading/literacy log on or after June 6th.
• Every day, complete 20 minutes of reading (or for babies, one early literacy activity and read to your child at least 10 minutes per day).
• Bring your log back to the library or bookmobile and collect your prizes.
• It’s FREE to participate.

And don’t forget about all of the great programs and activities we have for babies, kids, and teens this summer!

For printable calendars of all June/July events for kids and families click here. 

Please click here for a printable calendar of June/July/August teen events.

For complete details of all the Library’s programs, visit our online events calendar.

Early Literacy Program For Children Ages Birth to 2 years and their Caregivers

Research shows that talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing with your young child jump-starts your child’s communication and pre-reading skills.

Literacy Activities

Do fun activities from the back of the literacy log like scribbling, dancing, walk & talks, and pretend play to earn prizes.

Earn Prizes for reading & completing literacy activities with your child

5 activities +   5 days of reading = bubbles

10 activities + 10 days of reading= squeaky ball

15 activities + 15 days of reading= puzzle

20 activities + 20 days of reading= brand new board book

Kids Summer Reading Program (3 years to 5th grade)

Kids who engage in reading over the summer are more likely to retain their academic skills and avoid the “summer slide.” Pre-readers can count time that someone reads to them for at least 20 minutes each day.

You’ll earn a prize for every 7 days of reading:

First 7 Days of reading: bookmark & sticker

14 Days of reading: pencil

21 Days of reading: folder

28 Days of reading: We take your photo and put it on your “rocket” on a display board at the Library

35 Days of reading: Choose a brand new paperback book to keep

42 Days of reading: Choose a brand new paperback book to keep

49 Days of reading: We print your name in an Honorary Library Book!

Teen Summer Reading Program (grades 6 to 12)

Teens who engage in reading over the summer are more likely to retain their academic skills and avoid the “summer slide.”

You can start earning prizes after 7 days of reading:

For every 7 days of reading you get an entry into our end-of-summer drawing for a new Kindle Fire HD 8 (32 GB)!

7 Days — one entry in drawing & bookmark

14 Days — one entry in drawing

21 Days — one entry in drawing

28 Days — one entry in drawing

35 Days — one entry in drawing & your choice of a new paperback book

42 Days — one entry in drawing & your choice of a new paperback book

49 Days — one entry in drawing & your choice of a new paperback book