Summer Reading is here! At library branches across the county, we're having all kinds of fun and prizes for children and teens! Sam, Dave and Savvy take some time to highlight all these events, and to discuss what's going on in June and July!
So, summer is coming and with it, dreams of school holidays, beach trips, family reunions, long days in the hot weather, baseball, fireworks, cookouts, and days spent lounging by the pool. For teachers and students alike, the approach of June heralds a much needed break from the rigors of education at all levels. I worked in the public school system, and I can tell you that there is a photo finish tie between students and teachers as to who looks forward more to the summer vacation.
For public librarians, nearly the opposite is true. We don’t get a long mid-year break, like teachers and students, obviously. But, while everyone is gearing down for much-needed relaxation, we are gearing up for our much anticipated Summer Reading programs. These events, planned--in some cases since before the previous Christmas--are the highlight and focal point of our programming year; especially for those of us who work with children and teen patrons!
Public Library Reading programs are designed as a way to fend off that slide. We offer incentivized reading programs, engaging programs that focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (known as STEAM) and we provide that safe place for students to hang out, discover, interact with their peers, read, play on computers and geek out, generally.
Today, we’re talking about and sharing what our Summer Reading will be like, as well as those events and presenters from the other libraries in the Randolph County Library system and what students can look forward to this summer!
Please visit the following links to visit specific libraries and to register for Summer Reading, for events and prizes!
[Some events are virtual and some are in-person; please contact your local library to find out how to sign up for events!]
For Randolph County Public Library Summer Reading events at Asheboro, Seagrove, Archdale and Franklinville:
www.randolphlibrary.org/summer
For Randleman Library
https://randolphlibrary.libguides.com/randleman/summerreading
For Ramseur Library
https://randolphlibrary.libguides.com/c.php?g=247619&p=8012420
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Dave and the Borrowers will be back in August of 2021 with another discussion for you!
Enjoy Your Summer! See you at the library!