Sunday, May 31, 2009
Get Ready for Summer Reading
By Katie M
Worried your child won't keep up his reading habits this summer? Well, worry no more because there are some great programs in our area to help! Below is information taken from our local library systems, as well as some cool programs with Scholastic, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. Read on Lil' Smarties, read on!
The Greensboro Grasshoppers and the Greensboro Regional Realtors Foundation are pleased to announce the Greensboro Library's Summer Reading Program Kickoff, which will take place at First Horizon Park on Tuesday, June 12.
Fans attending the game that bring four new or gently used children's books for donation to the program will receive a Grasshoppers lawn ticket for the 7:00pm game, courtesy of the GRRF. Books will be accepted at the Greensboro Library's Bookmobile, which will be located on Bellemeade Street near the main gate entrance.
The High Point Public Library is also hosting a Summer Reading Program. Details can be found on this web site.
The Forsyth County Public Library will officially kick-off its summer reading program Saturday, June 13th, from 10 am to 3 pm behind Central Library in Winston-Salem on 4 ½ street. This year’s children’s theme is “Be Creative.” Performing again this year is the Library’s ultra-talented youth services staff who will keep the fun and frivolity rolling with hilarious skits, sing-along songs and fascinating stories. Captain Jim, the pirate magician, will also be on hand offering up several incredible magical illusions to young and old alike. Captain Jim’s show is sure to amaze, entertain and inspire. There will also be free popcorn and shaved ice for everyone.
In addition to reading programs for children, the Forsyth County Public Library also has programs for teens and adults. All this info can be found on the web link above. And to top it off, scheduled performances by the popular music group Big Bang Boom (we Smarties love this band!) from Greensboro will play at Forsyth area libraries.
Scheduled performances by Big Bang Boom:
Lewisville: Monday, June 15 at 10:00 am
Reynolda: Tuesday, June 16 at 3:00 pm
Walkertown: Thursday, July 9 at 3:00 pm
East Winston: Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 pm
Rural Hall: Thursday, July 16 at 11:00 am
Clemmons: Thursday, July 16 at 2:00 pm
Central: Tuesday, July 21 at 1:30 pm
Kernersville: Wednesday, July 22 at 2:00 pm
Carver: Thursday, July 23 at 1:00 pm
Southside: Friday, July 24 at 11:00 am
Also, if you click on the Forsyth County Library link above and scroll to the end of the page, you can also get suggested reading lists for Pre-K and Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade, 3rd and 4th grade, and 5th and 6th grade. These are great lists, and they're also available as printed brochures at each library branch. My kids and I make a trip to the library every 10 days and stock up on books for bedtime reading, and most of the books we pick come straight from these lists!
Beyond our local libraries, you can also find cool reading programs and coupons from Scholastic, Barnes & Noble, and Borders. Info and links are below.
Scholastic Summer Challenge - a great way to motivate kids by earning points for reading. There are tons of resources, a Save the Children charity drive, and sweepstakes that you can enter to win books and other prizes.
Barnes & Noble - for kids in Grades 1 thru 6, you can earn a free book after reading 8 and some locations also have a regularly scheduled story time (check find an event for your store).
Borders Reading Challenge - get discounted items for kids under 12 who complete the challenge. You'll get to choose a $4.99 Reading Challenge item (a savings of 50% off) when you've completed your 8 books.
So next time your child says he is bored or has nothing to read this summer, you'll be armed with ideas, info and lots of books!
Tell us if you've participated in any of these programs, and if you have any Smarty advice!
3 comments:
We have participated in a few of these in years past and they really kept my kids reading over the summer without much nagging from me! It is great to use something like this where they can get excited about reading and also hold themselves accountable by keeping track of their books.
I just logged on to the Scholastic website and I love their reading challenge. It looks like the students can keep track of all their minutes read right there on the site. When my kids get home today we will need to sign them up! Thanks for the information.
stacy w.
What do you know about the Greensboro Grasshoppers for Greensboro attractions ?
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