Summer Reading in Kansas City: 2010
Every summer, our local libraries host Summer Reading Programs to encourage a love for books and maintenance of reading skills. In conjunction with the reading programs, our local libraries offer several special programs including puppet shows, musical performances, live animals, cooking demonstrations, magicians, special storytellers and more.
Parents who encourage reading and library exploration help their children develop a love for learning, and an active imagination.
Dates: June 5-July 31
Details: The theme is "Make a Splash!" for ages 2-11, “Make Waves at Your Library" for ages 12-18 and “Water Your Mind” for adults. On June 5 at 10:30, we'll have a Sign-up Open House. Make a craft and enjoy a musical performance by Alan Cunningham of Ottawa. Join us for weekly programs and special events throughout June and July. Our special events include David Nieves of Reptiles Up Close, Mr. Stinky Feet, Storyteller Priscilla Howe and Meteorologist Bryan Busby.
Dates: June 10-July 31
Details: Each young reader will receive the “Make a Splash” book bag, reading log,
and bookmark at registration and teen readers will receive a “Make Waves at Your Library” book bag, bookmark and reading log. Each reader completing the reading requirements by the branch due date will receive an SRP Award Book and a Pizza Hut coupon for a personal pan pizza and a coupon for a candy bar at Russell Stover’s plus other surprise incentive items.
Details: “Make a Splash!” at the Kansas City, Kansas, Public Library this summer!
Explore the world of water and water fun through stories, songs, games and other activities about oceans, rivers, lakes and pools and the creatures that live there. The 2010 Summer Reading Programs are open to families with children from preschoolers to young adults. Count the pages you read this summer to earn books and other special prizes and join us at any of our locations for fun and free activities throughout June and July.
Kansas City Public Library (Missouri)
Dates: June 1-Aug. 7.
Details: The theme for children is “Make a Splash: Read.” Teens can get involved in the “Make Waves: At Your Library” program. Readers can sign up at any Kansas City Public Library location (as well as online at www.KCLibrary.org) and will receive a reading log to track reading progress: every three hours spent reading earns a prize, and a total of 12 hours completes the program, earning every reader a Certificate of Completion as well as a book and additional prizes.
Explore the wonderful world of water and great books this summer at the Olathe Public Libraries. We will be offering a variety of fun and educational programs for kids going into 5th grade and younger. Students going into 6th-12th grade are invited to take part in the “Make Waves @ Your Library” tween & teen summer reading program. Read during the summer and earn cool prizes. Join in free special events and contests just for tweens
and teens throughout the summer.
Dates: May 1-July 31
Details: All participants (readers and listeners, ages Birth-12th Grade) earn incentives for time spent reading. Incentives are awarded each time the participant logs 360 minutes of reading time. Children will earn a certificate and a paperback book. Up to three paperbacks may be earned, and a special non-book incentive may be selected instead of a third book. Children can continue to log their reading time after attaining all three levels. Only MCPL books checked out after May 1 are eligible. To receive reading incentives, visit any MCPL Branch (except Genealogy).
Dates: May 24-August 7
Details: This year, readers and listeners of all ages are encouraged to dive into the exciting world of books by keeping a log of books. Summer reading program participants set their own goals for summer reading, record their books on their reading logs and return the logs to the library June 21- Aug. 7. Submit your reading log by Aug. 7 to receive a free paperback book. Weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer round out the fun.