KIDS AND PARENTS:

A WORD FROM YOUTH SERVICES

 
Children who read in the summer have a head start when classes begin in the fall.  Here are ways to bring kids and books together even in the out of school months. 

Join the "Make a Splash" reading program, June 14 - August 7.  Kids read books, earn reading incentives and attend special events. 

Sign up for a library card.  Children 1st grade and up are thrilled to get their own card.  It's an important step in growing up.  The proud new card owners want to read, read, read.

Take an audio book on vacation.  The whole family can actually enjoy that long drive when listening together to Harry Potter, Artemis Fowl or Lemony Snicket.  Families can borrow books in CD format or download a favorite from a growing list of ebooks for children.

Don't stop reading aloud.  Even older children enjoy the special closeness that comes from enjoying a book together.  Wondering what books to read?  You'll find plenty of suggestions in Books Kids will Sit Still For, one of many parents' book in Youth Services.

Don't miss Ruff Reader Day, August 28.  Kids will boost reading skills and confidence by reading to specially trained "listener dogs."  See our event calendar for details.

Visit the Easy Reader shelves.  The short texts, wide margins and easy words in these books make reading a satisfying success even for beginners.

And most important, read in front of your children!   The best way to create a reader is to show your child that you love reading too. Let kids see you are an avid reader of books, magazines and newspapers.  

Thank you Friends of Hackly library!  Every year the Friends generously support our summer reading program.  The 2010 program brings exciting events and reading incentives to the Library, all on the theme "Make a Splash."  There is a LOT going on and withe the Friends' help, all events are free.