Every child (ages 3 & up) who visits the Library this summer may sign up for the Summer Reading Program. All program participants will set a goal for how much reading they hope to complete during the summer and receive a special folder containing a Reading Log and Activity Sheet. A child may sign up at any point between June 26 and August 21.

Reading Log
Children will record the time that they spend reading in their Reading Log. (Both time spent listening to books being read aloud and independent reading may be recorded.) Every time a child visits the Library during the summer, and presents their Reading Log to Library staff, they will get to choose a small prize — as long as their Reading Log indicates that they have done additional reading since the previous time they presented their Log at the Library. (The child does not have to read a certain amount in order to receive a prize.)

Activity Sheet
The (completely optional) Activity Sheet presents activity ideas for children. If a child completes one activity in every category by the end of the summer, they will receive an extra prize. We would love to see all of the special projects that children are inspired to produce to complete the activities!

Participant Congratulations
The reading goal is a personal incentive only and there are no prizes associated with achieving it. All children who sign up for the Program and visit the Library with their Reading Logs (at least once) are invited to the Catch the Reading Bug Congratulations Pizza Party in Law Park. The children will receive special certificates, enjoy pizza, a raffle and a game. It will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 pm on August 21, 2008. Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Little Bugs (3 mnths - 30 mnths w/ caregiver) Thursdays at 11:00 am - dates below
Baby Lapsit and Fun for Ones (and young 2s too!) combine this summer for song-filled storytimes! July 10, 17, 24 31 and August 7, 14 & 21 — Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Bookworms & Busy Bees (2 1/2 yr olds - 6 yr olds w/ caregiver) Tuesdays at 1:00 pm - dates below
Listen to stories and then create a related craft at each session. July 8, 15, 22, 29 and August 5, 12 & 19 — Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Crafty Critters (6 - 9 yr olds with helper) Mondays at 4:30 pm - dates below
Create a new craft each time we meet! July 7, 14, 21, 28 and August 4, 11 & 18 — Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Chat n' Craft (ages 10 - 14) Thursdays at 4:30 - dates below
Create and learn new crafts this summer. July 17, 31 and August 14 — Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Game Breaks (all ages) Pavilion on Saturdays, 2pm - 4pm - dates below
Board games will be provided by the Library for family and friends to play in the Pavilion from 2:00 pm — 4:00 pm on the following Saturdays: July 19 & 26 and August 2 & 9. Just drop by! Registration is NOT necessary.

Story Breaks (2 yr olds - 7 yr olds) by the pool on Fridays at 4pm - dates below
Pop out of the pool for a couple of minutes to hear a story. The Children's Librarian will stop by the pool to read a story or two at 1:00 pm on the following Fridays: July 11, 18 & 25 and August 1, 8 & 15. Registration is NOT necessary.

My First Book Club (7 - 9 yr olds) SESSION IS FULL
note: this book club is held every summer and winter, stay tuned to our website for winter dates
Picture book aren't just for little kids! Children come together to discuss a different distinguished picture book (over snacks!) each time we meet. Each session is four meetings long and meets on Wednesdays from 5:15 - 6:00 pm. The Summer 2008 session will be held on: July 9 & 23 and August 6 & 20.

Bug Out & Pig Out! (4th and 5th graders) Wed. July 30 at 5:30 pm
The library is open to 4th and 5th graders only to enjoy pizza, snacks and some "bug out" games. Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff

Reading Bug Players: Readers Theater (4th and 5th graders) Wed. August 13 at 5:30 pm
Enjoy a fun and silly night of readers theater where the kids will make short plays come alive. Kids will pick their favorite play to "perform" for the adults who pick them up at the conclusion of the program. Pizza will be provided. Registration is required. register online now note: you are not officially registered until you have received confirmation from library staff