Each summer the Children's and Youth Services department of the library sponsors reading programs for children and teens and each summer there is a special theme.
I love to see what clever theme those creative librarians select.
This year for children (birth to kids entering 5th grade) the theme is "Dig into Reading" and for teens (students entering 6th - 12th grades) the theme is "What Lies Beneath."
Here is the skinny on how it works from the library's website:
GOAL: 30 BOOKS OR 3O HOURS OF READING BETWEEN MAY 20 AND AUGUST 3!To register drop into either the Main or Madison Branch or just click here!
"DIG INTO READING" ENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013, AT 6:00 PM!
Register and check in at either Main Library or Madison Branch starting May 20, 2013. Each reader will receive a reading log to record reading progress, a bookmark and a pencil.
“Dig Into Reading" is open to all children birth through fifth grade. If a child cannot read, he/she may participate by having someone read to them.
Each registered reader should choose to count either the number of books read or the number or hours spent reading. This choice remains consistent for the entire program. Hint: if it takes longer than one hour to read a book, choose to record hours spent reading.
Registered readers may check in once every seven days with 5 books or 5 hours of reading. Record one title per line or the title you read for one hour per line. Starting July 5, 2013, readers may check in with 5 books or 5 hours as often as they want (but no more than one visit per day).
Every registered reader receives a stamp in their reading log and a chance to win a Books-A-Million gift card for every 5 books or 5 hours of reading.
All books recorded should be appropriate for the reader’s reading level.
Each registered reader will receive a personalized certificate, post their name on a nameplate in the library, choose a book, and receive an invitation to the August 7th “A DIGGIN’ GOOD TIME AT MADISON PARK” party at the Madison Park Pavilion upon completion of 30 books or 30 hours of reading.
"DIG INTO READING" ENDS SATURDAY, AUGUST 3, 2013, AT 6:00 PM!
Happy Reading!















