Summer Reading Program 2023
Camp READ:
Find Your Voice!
Click on the calendar image to download a PDF of our Summer Reading Calendar of Events and Informational Flyer!
Pre-k - 5th Grade
Reading Logs:
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When you sign up for Summer Reading you will receive a reading log and stickers. You put 1 sticker on your log for every picture book you read or 1 sticker for every 20 minutes of a chapter book that you read.
When you fill up your log, bring it to the library and you can pick out a prize and get a new reading log to fill out! You can fill up as many reading logs as you can this summer!
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· Picture Books = One sticker per book
· Chapter Books = One sticker per 20 minutes reading time
Camp READ: Find Your Voice
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Join us every Wednesday from June 7 through July 26 at 11:00a.m. for story time and activities themed around finding your voice and self-expression at Camp READ! Check the calendar for weekly themes!
6th - 12th Grade
Reading BINGO:
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Sign up for Summer Reading and you will get a Reading Bingo sheet. Each Bingo square will have a category of book to read. You may choose any book that fits the theme. Only use one square per book. Each completed Bingo is one entry into our prize drawing. You also get one entry into the prize drawing for turning in your BINGO sheet, even if you don’t complete a BINGO. The prize drawing will be on July 28.
Teen Mondays
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Join us every Monday from June 5 through July 24 at 2:00 p.m. for fun teen activities related to Finding Your Voice! Check the calendar for each week’s activity! 6th-12th grade only!
Teens Only Interactive Movie!
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Our final Teen Monday event on July 24 will be an interactive movie showing of The Princess Bride! We will provide a script prompt and props for a fun interactive movie experience! Costumes encouraged! 6th-12th graders only. Please call the library at 618-965-9732 to register. If you are not registered, seats will be available on a first come, first served basis until seats are filled.
Adult Programs
Reading BINGO:
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Sign up for Summer Reading and you will get a Reading Bingo sheet. Each Bingo square will have a category of book to read. You may choose any book that fits the theme. Only use one square per book. Each completed Bingo is one entry into our prize drawing. You also get one entry into the prize drawing for turning in your BINGO sheet, even if you don’t complete a BINGO. The prize drawing will be on July 28.
Small Town Sawdust:
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Saturday, June 24, 11:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.
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The library will host Small Town Sawdust for a sign making party!
Registration is required. Attendance for this event costs $35 per person. You can sign up at the library or by phone at 618-965-9732.
Please check our event page and Small Town Sawdust on Facebook for more details. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks!
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Sip & Paint:
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Tuesday, June 27, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Gather at the library for a fun afternoon of painting, socializing, and delicious “mocktails!”
Registration required, no cost. Call the library to sign up.
For the Whole Family
Family Movie Fridays!
Every Friday, June 9 - July 28, 11:00 a.m.
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We will show family friendly movies every Friday during Summer Reading! All movies will be rated G or PG. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a caregiver. Check Facebook for updated movie listings.
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Herb Garden Class
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Thursday, July 6, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Registration Required. Please bring a container measuring 12-14 inches across and gardening gloves. Christy Howell of Plants Everywhere will be showing us how to plant and care for a container herb garden. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Butterfly Garden Class
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Thursday, July 20, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
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Registration Required. Please bring a container measuring 12-14 inches across and gardening gloves. Christy Howell of Plants Everywhere will be showing us how to plant and care for a butterfly pollinator container garden. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
