Summer Learning: Let's go to the library!
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I fondly recall the summers I spent taking my son to the local library when he was young. I can still remember his excitement as he perused the library shelves, looking for just the right books to take home to read. Those weekly trips were part of our routine, and we both looked forward to them with anticipation!
Did you know that many libraries across the nation create summer reading programs for children? I know that my local library hosts an incentive system where kids can earn points for reading books. Those points can be used to redeem great prizes that students can use and enjoy. Another special opportunity that’s offered is designed to encourage parental involvement. In this program, parents are given points for each book they read with or to their child. Once an entire card is filled with book titles, parents can redeem points for prizes they can use and enjoy. I personally believe that summer library reading programs like these are invaluable because of the life-long love of reading my son and I still relish today.
I’m sharing this information with you now because some libraries are offering really cool prizes this summer! It’s not too late to get started! Here are just a few examples I found:
Students can earn points to win prizes.
Students can earn points to win restaurant vouchers.
Students can earn points for admission to local attractions.
Students can enter a drawing for a college savings account.
How long has it been since you visited a library with your child? There are numerous incentives out there, so find out what’s going on at your local library today! Your child can enjoy a fun summer program where the more they read, the more they will earn! You might find a great book to check out and read too! It’s truly a win-win for everyone! Take it from me; the benefits of a summer library reading program can be big enough to last a lifetime!
