Summer Reading Program 2008

Catch the Reading Bug!

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Vermillion Public Library
Summer Reading Program for all ages
Coordinator:  Joyce Moore, Children’s Librarian , 677-7060

There is no fee for this program.  The Summer Reading Program will begin with our CATCH THE READING BUG Kick-off Parties at 1:30 PM or 3:30 PM, Monday, June 2nd.  

For Story Time information, click here.

Reader Groups

Beginning Readers - (Read to me)  Children age 2 through going into 1st grade
Intermediate Readers – Children going into 2nd through 5th grades

Beginning Readers and Intermediate Readers will read or be read to 100 minutes each week.   After 100 minutes are read, children come in to the library, get their reading log stamped, and receive an incentive prize.  Only one prize per week per reader.  Stay with the program through June and July to earn tickets to the Family Parties at the end of each month.  Keep track of those extra minutes to qualify for the 1000 Minute Party!

Meet the goal of reading 100 minutes a week for four weeks in June and earn tickets for you and your family to attend a special Family Party at the theater on June 27th.  (Date subject to change depending on availability of a family movie.)  Meet the goal all four weeks in July and attend the second Family Party at the swimming pool on July 25th. 

For those who have read 20 minutes every day of the week throughout the program (54 days of reading, with four days of wiggle room), there will be a special 1000 Minute Party the week after the Closing Party.  This is to reward children who read and keep track of their reading every day.  Certificates to attend will be given at the Closing Party.

Advanced Readers – Young Adults going into 6th through 12th grades

Each young adult will read books of their choice and keep track of the number of pages read on a reading log.    Each young adult will be encouraged to read a minimum of 2,000 pages for an incentive prize.  The prize drawing may be entered after reading 2,000 pages.  Each young adult will be encouraged to volunteer to help with the weekly programs at the library (especially Craft Days) as well as participate in special YA programs.  Participants who have met the goal of 2000 pages and participated in at least one library activity will enjoy a special event to be held after the Closing Party.  

Adult Readers - All Adults welcome

Adults are encouraged to read 5 books of their choice.  When 5 books have been read from June 2nd  – July 25th, adults will receive an incentive prize and will be eligible for a prize drawing.  (One prize per adult.)

Summer Program Parties

Monday, June 2 , 1:30pm or 3:30pm

Catch the Reading Bug Kick-off Party - Join us for cake and ice cream and find out more as we officially begin our Summer Reading Program!
Friday, June 27, 4:00pm

Family Movie Party – for families of readers who meet the goal each week
Friday, July 25, 1:30pm Closing Party – Celebrate your accomplishments during a summer of reading! Treats, door prizes, and 1000 Minute Reading Certificates 
Friday, July 25, 5:00pm Family Swim Party -   for families of readers who meet the goal each week
Tuesday, July 29, 1:30pm 1000 Minute Party – Bring your certificate and have fun bowling!
Wednesday, July 30 Time to be announced – Advanced Reader Reward Event


Weekly Programs

MONDAYS - Special Programs and performers
Monday, June 9, 1:30 or 2:15 The Zooman is back!  Come see what amazing animals he brings this year.
Monday, June 16, 1:30 PM Van’s Apiary – Beekeeping for beginners
Monday, June 23, 1:30 PM Paint the World with Butterflies with the VanPeursem Family 
Monday, June 30, 1:30 PM Mr. Twister presents a Buggy Balloon Show 
Monday, July 7, 1:30 PM John Swallow and Amy Worthington of USD’s Biology Department share their knowledge and interesting insects and spiders
Monday, July 14, 1:30 PM Jack Horton entertains with a musical show
Monday, July 21, 1:30 PM  Chris Collins presents Bitten by the Magic Bug

TUESDAYS – Join us for BUGGY CRAFTS!
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 22, 1:30pm

CATCH THE READING BUG theme related craft days are open to all children, preschool and older. CHILDREN UNDER 5 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.    
WEDNESDAYS – Become a MOVIE BUG!
Wednesdays, June 4- July 23, 1:30pm We will be showing theme related movies in the community room every Wednesday. Free popcorn!  The complete list of titles will be given out at the Kickoff Party. (Schedule subject to change due to availability.)
THURSDAYS – Join a SUMMER READING CLUB!
Thursdays, 1:30pm - Book Beetles

 

 

 

Thursdays, 3:00pm, Reading Arachnids

Book Beetles – for 1st and 2nd Graders
Come read and discuss a different bug book every Thursday afternoon at 1:30 PM.  We will read out loud, taking turns together as a group, then talk about the story afterward.  Reading out loud is encouraged, but not required.  No registration is necessary for this program.

Reading Arachnids – for 3rd-5th Graders
We will read two books: The Cricket in Times Square and Charlotte’s Web.  We will meet Thursday, June 12th at 3:00 PM to pick up the first book and again on Thursday, June 26th to discuss it and get our next book.  We’ll discuss the second book at 3:00 PM on July 10th.  Maybe we’ll even choose a 3rd book to finish off the summer!  Registration is required and space is limited to ten children.


VPL Arthothopod Adventures
Children going on vacation may check out a little insect buddy to take with them.  With the stuffed insect, the child will receive a special postcard that they can mail back to the library to tell us about their trip.  The Arthropod Adventurers will be available for “adoption” at the Closing Party.