Summer Reading Program 2009

READ on the Wild Side is off to a great start.  As of the close of the Library today we have signed up over 430 readers from ages 6 months through teens.  That is the reason I have not had time to add to the blog recently.  We are soooo excited!!!

Remember, if you have not come in to get your logs and information it is not too late!  Do it soon so that you too can get in on the chance to win prizes, read fantastic new books, and have loads of fun with us this summer.

What's New?

The staff of the Youth Services Department is having so much fun decorating for the Summer Reading Kick-off next week! "Lions and tigers and bears..oh my!" Also leopards, giraffes, rhinos, monkeys... There are monkeys hanging from vines over our "stage" area; there are animals flying the model airplane over the young readers tables; there is a safari in the front window; the story tree has monkeys and snakes. Wow!

School goals for the summer are up and the bulletin board will track progress "to the watering hole" throughout June and July. We would love to hand out trophies to ALL the schools in September, so come in and show your school spirit this summer.

Sign ups for story times, crafts, Thursday events, and reading for prizes will take place next week for children 6 months through 12 years. Come in out of the heat and rain to sign up, get materials, play the special games, and start your reading! There are so many things to do this summer!

The Teen Summer Reading Program will begin June 8, but everyone is invited to come check out the special Video and Wii contests!

Grab your Safari hats, a camera, and READ on the Wild Side this summer.

Decorations Go up for READ on the WIld Side

The Youth Services Department is busy decorating the Library Annex in preparation of this year's Summer Reading Program: READ on the Wild Side. June 1 - 6 will be the Kick-off and Sign-up Week with many "wild games" for young people to play while signing up for summer activities. sign up will continue in June for those not able to stop by the Library that week.

The Summer Reading Program has various levels from 6 moths - teens with readers receiving prizes throughout the summer. An Awards Program in August will complete the program where readers who meet their reading goals will receive a summer reading shirt. Top reader prizes will also be awarded.

There is something for everyone at the Library this summer! It's like a buffet: choose the parts you want to participate in and register! Story times, crafts, entertainment, new books, prizes, and fun...all for free!

Many local sponsors help to make this possible for our young people. Be sure to look at our bulletin board that lists all of our contributors and thank them for their support.