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 30th
1st day to redeem prizes is Saturday, June 10th
Last day to redeem prizes in Sunday, July 30th
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 30th, 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.
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 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:
LEARN: Lanyard, Learn Badge & a Scratch-Off ticket
**Please do not pre-fill the plastic protector with the white “JPL Summer Discovery”. Have kids write their name on the tag before placing it in the plastic protector.**
DISCOVER: Goodie Bag & Discover Badge
The goodie bag is filled with a variety of coupons: Iowa Cubs ticket, Taco Johns Coupon, Blank Park Zoo pass, & more.
CREATE: Activity Kit & Create Badge
This year’s activity kit is air dry clay with paint.
READ: Prize Book & Read 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 will earn a special badge and book sale coupon.
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)
Attend a Library Program (100 pts each)
Write a book review (100 pts each)
Watch a TV series based on a book (10 pts/episode)
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.
Prize Levels:
300 points: Iowa Cubs Tickets
500 Points: Ticket to the Laser Tag Super Reward Party on August 4th*
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 Slim Chickens Coupon
900 Points: Free Book
1000 Points: Choice of Candy Bar & Entered into Grand Prize Drawing
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 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!
Thank you for all of your help and hard work in preparing for summer reading!