P
reparations are underway at
the Norwin Public Library
for BUILD A BETTER
WORLD, this year’s
Children’s Summer Reading
Program! Registration began May 22
and programming begins Thursday, June
15 and will wrap up on Thursday, July 27.
“Once school is out, kids have the
opportunity to really explore so many
different types of books we have at
the library, “stated Children’s Librarian
Barbara Flynn. “They may continue an
interest in non-fiction books, or want to
read an entire series because they now
have the time, or even share the books
they love with a friend! I find that many
kids will talk with their friends about
books they enjoy and then the friends
want to borrow the same titles. ”
Flynn adds that there are a few easy
ways that families can work together to
help students avoid the “Summer Slide,”
which is a regression in their learning over summer months,
according to the Children’s Literacy Initiative.
First off, have them read
something each day! It can be
a graphic novel, a magazine, a
newspaper, or even listen to an
eBook. Secondly, keep reading
aloud to them. Set aside some
time each day just to share a story
or an article. And lastly, did you
know reading just six books over
the summer may help a struggling
reader from experiencing the slide?
With over seventeen thousand
books in the Children’s Library,
we are certain to have something
to interest your young reader. If
there’s something you’d like to see
us add to our collection, please let
us know. Summer slide -- it’s easily
preventable.
BUILD A BETTER
WORLD programming includes
a visit from a beekeeper (bees
are great builders!) and plays
from Stage Right, including the hilarious MONKEY WITH
A TOOLBELT. We’ll have some Engineering Challenge
programs presented by the Carnegie Science Center and
we’ll learn about building healthier bodies with the Fit Kids
Factory, along with many other fun activities! And we’ll also
welcome back our favorite Star Wars friends when the
501st Garrison Carrida Unit visits in late July. Stop by and
pick up a calendar of events and we hope to see you this
summer, as we BUILD A BETTER WORLD!
The Children’s Summer Reading Program is sponsored by
the Friends of the Norwin Public Library.
The Friends of the Norwin Public
Library’s Annual “Buy the Bag”
Used Book Sale takes place June
29th, 30th, and 31st. Purchase a
brown bag for $5 and fill it with as
many books as you can!