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• Every May - August, our Children’s Summer Reading Program brings joy and an enthusiasm for reading to our patrons. Instead of focusing on forced or imposed reading, which we feel inhibits the joy that can come from it, we encourage participants to read as much as they want.

 

• Prizes will be awarded for 1 reading achievement and upwards.

 

• No adult signatures needed.

 

• We also encourage a wide variety and acceptance of reading materials! Books, graphic novels, magazines, articles, comics, non-fiction, websites, e-books! You name it.

 

• This year, our theme will be the “Libraries are For Everyone” campaign,

and will focus on the representation of all peoples in the library, be it through picture book characters, fiction, graphic novels, library staff and patrons, decor, or authors!

 

• We want everyone to know that the library is for everyone.

 

• We will hold several large-scale programs on inclusivity in children's literature, ways children can be accepting and welcoming to their peers, ways children who are struggling with feeling accepted can reach out, and a grand finale field day featuring arts and crafts, outdoor activities, refreshments, and a pizza party!

 

• All activities and programs are hosted by our trained Children's Department librarians or librarian assistants.