The library's annual summer reading program will begin Tuesday, May 27, and will run through Saturday, July 19. Summer is a great time to discover new stories at the library and to build those reading skills in the process. This year's theme is "Color Our World" and will focus on all kinds of art. Below are details on how you can earn prizes for doing your reading this summer!
Color Our World!
The children's summer reading program invites children ages 0-12 to read all summer long and earn prizes. (For all children -- readers and pre-readers -- listening to audiobooks or stories read by someone else count as reading, too.)
Starting Tuesday, May 27, stop by either branch of the Franklin-Springboro Public Library to pick up a reading log and stickers. Then, start reading!
Keep track of the time you spend reading on your reading log, and then come back to the library for fabulous prizes.
Here is a guideline for how to track the amount of time you spend reading:
- For younger readers, one sticker equals 10 minutes of reading. Every time you read (or are read to) for 10 minutes, put a sticker on the reading log. It will take approximately 8 hours of reading to complete the reading log.
- For older readers, one sticker equals 20 minutes of reading. Every time you read (or are read to) for 20 minutes, put a sticker on the reading log. It will take approximately 16 hours of reading to complete the log sheet.
Caregivers decide whether to consider their child a younger or older reader.
Readers can earn four prizes and a chance to enter the drawing for grand prizes!
Prizes may be claimed when the reading log is complete or individually at intervals of 12 stickers each.
Prizes
- Level One (12 stickers) -- inflatable ball
- Level Two (24 stickers) -- magnetic drawing pad from the treasure chest
- Level Three (36 stickers) -- color-a-creature choice from the treasure chest
- Level Four (48 stickers) -- stuffed animal and entry for the grand prize drawing
Summer Reading Activities
In addition to the summer reading program, the library will offer free activities and entertainment this summer. Find full schedule here.