CCML - Kids - Summer Reading Program

Oh, magic hour, when a child first knows she can read printed words!

Summer Reading Program

Younger Kids

The theme this summer for the younger children is BE CREATIVE@YOUR LIBRARY. This program covers children in elementary school and younger.

Music, art and drama will inspire readers to seek out their hidden talents and the fun of performing or learning to free their inner artist.

Older Kids

The theme this summer for the older youth is EXPRESS YOURSELF@ YOUR LIBRARY. This program is targeted towards youth in middle and high schools.

Drama challenges, music demonstrations and textile arts are just some of the adventures awaiting the participants.

The programs will be held in four locations throughout the county this year, Attendance is not required at the programs in order to complete the Summer Reading Challenge. Programs will be held at the Main Library in Shelby on Wednesdays, Spangler Branch Library in Lawndale on Mondays, and Township #3 School on Thursdays. Calendars will be available at the program sites in late May.

WHAT? The Summer Reading Program is a free series of programs with fun, games, crafts and storytelling all around a theme that changes each year.
WHO? All children ages 2 to 18 in Cleveland County.
WHERE? At the Cleveland County Memorial Library in Shelby and Spangler Branch Library in Lawndale. A satellite program is held at the Township Number Three School.
WHEN? From the second week of June to the end of July.
WHY? National studies have shown that children who participate in Summer Reading Programs maintain or increase their reading skills. Children who do not participate can lose as much as a half-year of their reading level by the time they return to school in the fall. This year nearly 1,000 children and their families attended the Summer Reading Program.

If you need help or have any questions please call:
        Barbara Wakefield
        704-487-9069 ext 233
        bwakefield@ccml.org

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