This is the information from Megan about Summer Reading Program. Our role at the Circ Desk is to provide general information and potentially help out in a pinch if all YS/PS staff are busy. Logs start going out today 🙂
Summer Reading is right around the corner! Logs are located on the counter in the YS workroom if you would like to familiarize yourself with them J As always, if you have any questions, please let me know. I will also print copies of both emails and have them at the YS desk for your reference.
Important Dates:
1st day to pick up logs is May 28th
1st day to redeem prizes is June 11th
Last day to redeem prizes in July 31st
Kids Summer Library Program Birth-Kids going into 5th Grade
Kids ages birth-going into 5th grade 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 the Youth Services Desk.
Kids are asked to fill in a picture for every activity completed or for every 30 minutes of reading.
When a level is complete (10 pictures), 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:
Level 1: Lanyard & Trailblazer BadgeÂ
Level 2: Activity Kit & Explorer Badge
This year’s activity kit is a DIY bird feeder. The kit includes Crisco, bird seed, a wooden coaster, twine, and a popsicle stick.
Level 3: Goodie Bag & Adventurer Badge
The goodie bag is filled with a variety of coupons: Iowa Cubs ticket, Taco Johns Coupon, Blank Park Zoo pass, & more.
Level 4: Prize Book & Seeker Badge
Each child will receive a book 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.
Readers are welcome to complete a bonus log and can get a 2nd prize book when the bonus log is complete.
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, up to 100 pts)
Attend a Library Program (50 pts each)
Write a book review (50 pts each)
Watch a TV series based on a book (10 pts/episode, up to 100pts)
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 that they’ve received. All prizes will be organized by point level and will be located behind the YS desk.
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 accordingly and give the ticket to the teen. Remind the teen that they must register and have the ticket in hand to attend the final party!