Hi All:
Summer Reading is right around the corner! A copy of each log is available at each service desk if you would like to familiarize yourself with them J As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Important Dates:
1st day to pick up logs is Tuesday, May 28th
1st day to redeem prizes is Saturday, June 6th
Last day to redeem prizes in Sunday, July 28th
- Kids Summer Library Program Birth-Kids going into 5th Grade
Kids ages birth-going into 5thgrade are invited to participate in this program. Starting May 28th, kids can come to the library to pick up all that they need for this year’s summer reading program. - Kids can pick up their activity log at any of the service desks or the teen volunteer summer reading table.
- Kids are asked to fill in a star for EACH DAY they meet their reading goal or EACH DAY they complete an activity. **This is new. Please emphasize this change when handing out logs**
- When a level is complete (10 stars), kids can come in to pick up the prize for the completed levels. Please stamp the child’s log when a prize is redeemed.
Prizes:
Purple: Lanyard, Purple Button, Scratch-off Ticket
Kids will scratch off the silver sticker on their ticket. Their prize will be revealed. The prizes are in a 3 drawer container and labeled.
Orange: Goodie Bag & Orange Button
The goodie bag is filled with a variety of coupons: Iowa Cubs ticket, Taco Johns Coupon, Blank Park Zoo pass, & more.
Blue: Activity Kit & Blue Button
This year’s activity kit includes crayons, a velvet poster, sticker face sheet and a scratch art bookmark.
Green: Prize Book & Green Button
Each child will receive a book and a green when they finish their log. They are free to choose from picture books, beginning reader, early chapter books, and chapter books. All of the titles are located on the shelving behind the YS desk.
Dates that kids are eligible to begin picking up their prizes, due to restructuring:
Purple: June 6th
Orange: June 16th
Blue: June 26th
Green: July 6th
Teen Summer Reading is for kids going into 6th grade-12th grade.
Teens will be pick up their reading log and can earn points doing the following things:
Reading (points per page OR points per minute)
Reading aloud to someone (5 points per minute)
Listen to an audiobook (1 point per minute)
Watch a movie based on a book (20 pts each, 300 points max)
Attend a Library Program (100 pts each)
Write a book review (20pts each, review forms are available at the YS Desk)
Watch a TV series based on a book (10 pts/episode, 300 points max)
Donate pop tabs to Ronald McDonald House (20 points/10 pop tabs) – A can is located at the YS Desk and Volunteer Table
When a teen comes in, have them add up their total points and write the total points they have on their sheet. After giving them the prizes they’ve earned, date & initial where the total points are and check off the prizes they’ve received. All prizes will be organized by point level and are located behind the YS desk and at the teen volunteer table.
Prize Levels:
300 points: Two (2) Iowa Cubs Tickets
500 Points: Ticket to the Laser Tag Super Reward Party on Friday, July 26th**
If they make it a point to mention they will not be able to attend the party, feel free to offer them a coupon, book, or candy bar.
700 Points: Taco John’s OR Spare Time Coupon
900 Points: Free Book
1000 Points: Choice of Candy Bar & Entered into Grand Prize Drawing (located on the back of their log)
1200+ Points: For every extra 200 pints earned, teens get an additional entry into the grand prize drawing.
**When teens reach 500 points they receive a ticket to the Laser Tag Super Reward Party. There is a 3-ring binder containing the tickets. Please fill out the ticket stub with the teen’s first and last name and their phone number. Then remove the ticket from the ticket stub and give it to the teen. Remind the teen that they must register and have the ticket in hand to attend the final party!
Thank you for your help and hard work in preparing for summer reading!