Summer Reading Carnival photos – 2011
Summer Reading at North Plains Public Library!
Every year, the North Plains Public Library hosts a Summer Reading Program, and all children and teenagers are welcome to join! This year, for the first time, there will be an adult reading program as well.
Testing shows that kids who read for pleasure in the summer do better and forget less when they go back to school.
And it’s not just in reading. Kids who don’t read over the summer can slide backward in all subject areas.
This can mean a big loss in their literacy growth compared to those who do continue learning all year long. This means the summer months and other breaks from school offer great opportunities for families and caregivers to help improve reading and writing.
The theme for kids is One World, Many Stories. For teens the theme is You are Here! and for adults the theme is Novel Destinations. There will be hundreds of free programs, activities and prizes for all levels of participants.
Summer Reading Program activities include family storytimes, special programs and performers, and events and programs just for teens. All babies, toddlers, kids, and teens who register for Summer Reading will be given a reading log to record what they read (or what is read to them, for little ones) during the summer.
Visit your library and sign-up June 1. The library will also have a Summer Reading Program information table at the annual North Plains Ice Cream Social held at the Jessie Mays Community Center on Tuesday, June 7 beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Important Dates for Summer Reading 2011:
June 1 – July 15 – Summer Reading Program Sign-up
June 30 – Mid-City Breakers – 7:00PM- Jessie Mays Community Center – Come and watch as The Mid-City Breakers perform their amazing tricks that will leave you speechless. All ages are welcome.
July 5 – BJ the Clown – 2 pm – Jessie Mays Community Center – BJ the Clown is back again for another great and exiting show that is sure to entertain the kid in everyone. Come and join us for sum fun and laughs with friends and BJ the Clown. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
July 12 – Mr. Shoehorn – 2 pm – Jessie Mays Community Center – Mr. Shoehorn creates music mixing creative dancing with musical instruments, combining body rhythms, jazz, and world music, he is a “must see” for all the family. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!
July 19 – Jugglemania – 2 pm – Jessie Mays Community Center – Combining the quick wit of stand-up comedy with the dextrous feats of the circus, Rhys Thomas creates amazing performances that will keep you captivated and entertained. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME!!
July 28 – Balloon Animal Workshop – 2 pm – Jessie Mays Community Center – Have you ever wanted to learn how to make awesome balloon animals? Come learn how at our Balloon Animal Workshop and impress your friends and family!!This program is for 4th graders and up!
August 3 – Comic Book Workshop – 1 pm – Jessie Mays Community Center – Want to learn how to draw your own comics? This workshop is for you! Come expand your artistic skills in this workshop with tips and How To’s!!This program is for 3rd thru 8th grade only.
August 31 – Summer Reading Program Ends -
Last day to hand in Summer Reading log and collect prizes!
Harry Potter Marathon!
Join us for a Harry Potter Marathon! in Celebration of the Last Harry Potter movie coming out on July 15th.
All movies will start at 6 PM and are free. They will be shown at the
North Plains Public Library. Check with the library for ticket info.
