Our Summer Reading Program theme this year is “Build a Better World,” and all of the library’s programs throughout the summer will focus on building a better world for you, your family, and your local environment. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the library anytime from June 5 to July 1! Just come by and show us your valid library card (or sign up for a new one – free!) and we’ll set you up with a reading log and program brochure. Everyone ages 0-18 is welcome to participate.
This year’s reading challenge is different than last year’s – for every 10 minutes read during the program, you can add one sticker to your reading record. It takes approximately 8 hours to complete a reading record, and any reading counts – newspapers, websites, books from the library, books from home, eBooks, hardcover books, paperback books, etc.
Finish the challenge to be entered into the grand prize drawing for a Kindle Fire tablet! Everyone who completes at least one reading record will receive a $5 Visa gift card and a free book (from available selections). Each reading record completed counts as 1 entry into the drawing for the tablet.
The program will run through July 14 and will feature many free, fun programs for all ages, including seed bombs with the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, building bird houses, flower planting, making toys for foster dogs, board games and more. A full schedule of programs with dates, times, and age recommendations can be found here.
Participants must hold valid Calhoun County library cards and adhere to all library policies. Children younger than 11 must have a guardian (16 or over) present at all times. All supplies will be provided for all programs. Each completed reading record counts as one entry into the drawing for the Kindle Fire, and a winner will be chosen at random on July 24, 2017 at approximately 12:00 pm (to be notified by telephone).