Looking for a fun way to keep your children's brain from rotting over the summer vacation?
Enroll them in a summer reading program at your local library.
The 2012 Summer Reading Program is DREAM BIG -- at most locations.
Each library adopts a version of the program and offers prizes and weekly programs to incorporate the theme throughout the summer.
It's free and open to all ages. Even the younger ones can participate.
There are a number of free activities each week for patrons participating in the program. Plus children will receive rewards for completing goals each week.
Prizes can include but are not limited to, toys, books, coupons, vouchers for events or attractions and more.
It's a great way to encourage readers.
Most libraries have children, teen and adult summer programs -- so call your location to confirm.
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Friends of the Birmingham Public Library shared this info:
Summer Reading Book Sale Scheduled for May 29 -- June 10 at Birmingham Public's Central Library: With several recent donations, the Friends' Bookstore is overflowing with inventory. Beginning May 29, the Friends of the Birmingham Public Library (BPL) will host an "in store" summer reading book sale. What better time to show off the recent renovation of the Friends' Bookstore and to connect to the successful summer reading initiatives undertaken by the library system? The sale begins the day after Memorial Day and continues through June 10. Shoppers can expect to find 25% off all books and books-on-tape which are regularly all priced at $2 and below. The sale will feature the following: . hundreds of children, teen and young adult books, already as much as 90% off the original price, now an additional 25% off the low, low prices---including picture books, readers, chapter books, teen novels, and lots of non-fiction titles; . hundreds of adult fiction titles---both hardback and paperback---covering all genres.These books include best-sellers novels by such popular authors as Stuart Woods, John Grisham, Sandra Brown, J.D. Robb, David Baldacci, Fern Michaels, and others; and . the stock of adult non-fiction will be 25% off as well. Come by and support the Friends as they prepare for the best summer reading season yet. The Friends' Bookstore is located on the second floor of the Central Library located at 2100 Park Place. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and Sunday from 2:30 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. For additional information, please call (205) 226-3761.
Locals here's a list for Jefferson County --
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Adamsville: June 7
Bessemer: June 4
Birmingham Public June 1
Clay: June 4
Fairfield: June 6
Fultondale: June 6
Gardendale: May 21
Graysville: June 4
Homewood: May 31
Hoover: May 21
Hueytown: May 24
Irondale: May 21
Leeds: June 2
Midfield: May 21
Mt. Brook: May 20
Pinson: May 21
Pleasant Grove: June 6
Tarrant: June 4
Trussville: June 6
Vestavia Hills: May 20
Warrior: June 5
Homewood Public Library, Homewood, AL -- shared this info:
We couldn't do what we do without our sponsors, and it just wouldn't be as much FUN! You might like to go by and thank them personally ;^D http://homewoodpubliclibrary.org/children/summerReadingSponsors.
The Emmet O'Neal Library
You wanted it, it's here: the summer reading lists for Mountain Brook city schools! http://tinyurl.com/d52qb85
Oneonta Public Library begins May 24
TUSCALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY --
Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading program registration begins May 21st. The summer reading program starts with an open house June 4th at the Main Library. For more information please call 205-345-5820.
MOBILE PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
All Locations - Saturday, June 2, 10-Noon
Montgomery City-County Public Library Hampstead Branch
It's only May, but the school year is winding down and Summer Reading Registration is OPEN! Be sure to stop by and register for a great summer reading program. We have all sorts of fun in store for the kids this year. The kids MIGHT even get to see a librarian kiss a pig!
THANKS TO --
In The Know Moms via Jacksonville (AL) Public Library
Online pre-registration for the Summer Reading Programs starts today; all you need is a library card for each child/teen who wants to participate in the program! At the library's website (www.jacksonvillepubliclibrary.org) locate Youth Services on the menu on the left and click on the Summer Reading Program link that appears; there you'll see a link for online registration.
Thanks to Tennessee Valley Moms Network
Summer Reading Programs 2012 Hartselle Library 10:30 a.m.
• JUNE 20 Wildlife Expert CHRIS KEENUM
• JUNE 27 Artist MICHAEL WHITE
• July 11 A Day of Surprises!
• JULY 18 Magician ARCHIE WADE
• July 25 END OF SUMMER PARTY!
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