Children pre-school through 5th. grade read books of their choice and appropriate skill level,
track time spent reading on a reading log and receive prizes for their reading accomplishments.
Prizes are awarded at designated times after each log is completed (total of 8 hours). The log is displayed in the Youth Services room for reading recognition. Kids can creatively color their reading log if they choose.
The goal is to complete three logs, totaling 24 hours of reading, but students are invited to read as much or little as they can. For those who finish the program early and want to continue reading an extra credit log is available.
Along with tracking reading time, children may attend any of the free theme-based events offered at various times during the summer including: special guest presentations, crafts, storytimes and room activities.
The program aims to increase a child’s reading skills during the summer while encouraging a lifelong love for books and the library.
- 1. Set a good example by modeling reading.
- 2. Take your children to the library regularly to insure books are available at home.
- 3. Make sure children six or older have a library card.
- 4. Sign up your children for the library’s Kids’ Summer Reading Program and help them succeed with their goals by finding time for their reading.
- 5. Let them choose what they want to read.
- 6. Read together or promote reading for your children daily.
- 7. Check out books on tape or magazines to add variety to literacy.
- 8. During trips, encourage kids to read aloud traffic signs, billboards and store fronts.
- 9. Encourage children to keep a summer scrapbook.
- 10. Make reading fun, relaxed and exciting for them.
Kids' Summer Reading is sponsored by the Chuck and Carolyn Miller Family and Teton County Library Foundation.
YOUR DONATIONS to the Teton County Library Foundation make library programs and enhancements possible.