Summer Reading is an annual reading program that meets once a week in June and July. Children enjoy stories, crafts and activities based on a special theme.

This year, the following programs are being offered:

• 3 year olds: Mondays, 10:00-10:45 am, starting June 16
• 4 yrs to 1st grade: Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00 am or 1:00-2:00 pm, starting June 18
• 2nd-5th grade: Tuesdays, 10:00-11:00 am, starting June 17

ALL registered Summer Reading participants are invited to attend two special events:

• Tuesday, June 10,from 10:00-11:00 am : The Department of Natural Resources: "Frogs, Fish, and Turtles" with live specimens
• Wednesday, June 11, from 10:00-11:00 am: Clinton LumberKings autograph session

There will also be a Summer Reading Party at which time the children will have a chance to explore all kinds of service vehicles. Free lunch and beverage is included.

A separate Make It Take It Crafts Day will be offered on Thursdays from 9:00 am to noon, beginning June 19.

Registration is required for Summer Reading but not for the Crafts Day.

Summer Reading Wish List

The children in the summer reading programs that meet at the library earn points for every book they read. Once a month during the program, they will be able to use their points to buy prizes at the "Winner's Circle." The points-for-prizes incentive has been very successful, thanks to generous donations by our patrons. Thank you!

This year's wish list:

caps from water bottles scraps of felt ping pong balls plastic CD cases egg cartons for 12 eggs large cereal boxes (such as Cheerios) Thank You! For more information about our children's summer programs, please call the library: 815-626-3958

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