Libraries Rock During This Year's Summer Reading Program
April 26, 2018 — The 2018 Summer Reading Program, Libraries Rock! runs May 18-August 4 for tots, kids, teens and adults, with reading challenges, boredom-busting activities, entertainment and rewards for all ages!
Here are the age groups:
- Tiny Tots – for children birth to age 4
- Kid’s Program – for children ages 4-12
- Teen Program – for youth in grades 6-12
- Adult Program – for ages 19 and older
Beginning May 18, log on to thelibrary.org/librariesrock and follow the links to register for the reading program that fits you, and start logging reading minutes and complete activities to earn great prizes.
Tiny Tots, Kids and Teens! Parents and young participants can pick up a game board at any library branch or Mobile Library, or register online to record your reading minutes and activities. Tiny Tots benefit from being read to even if they can’t read. Teens can post reviews online, too, at thelibrary.org/librariesrock!
Prizes! Tots, Kids and Teens can earn a free book, a Summer Youth Passport offering treats from Andy’s Frozen Custard, Chick-fil-A, Fazoli’s, Little Caesars and Mudhouse; free swimming at Springfield public pools; free virtual reality game at Andy B’s Entertainment; and a free magnet and paint time at Firehouse Pottery. Upon completing the program, they also get a Fresh Start Fine Waiver Card. Prizes can be picked up at any branch or the Mobile Library from May 26 through August 4.
Keep reading and complete the Eager Reader Challenges to be entered into the end-of-summer drawings for Getaway Golf, 1984 Arcade gift cards, the chance to win a ukulele, free passes to Dickerson Park Zoo, and more!
Adults! Register at thelibrary.org/librariesrock, log minutes, post reviews and complete activities. Or log your registration, minutes, and activities on forms at the checkout desk of any library branch and the Mobile Library. As you log minutes, post reviews and complete activities, your name is entered into prize drawings all summer. Watch the Library Facebook page through August 4 to see what exciting prizes we will give away in drawings every two weeks! This year we have “Libraries Rock” merchandise, Alamo Drafthouse tickets, Classic Rock Coffee gift cards, and more!
Don’t miss these summer reading kick-off parties and concerts!
- Midtown Carnegie Branch, Friday, May 18, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for all ages in the Children's Department. Pick up your game board, check out books and enjoy some fun activities.
The events below take place Saturday, May 19:
- Fair Grove Branch, 1-3 p.m. Bluegrass in the Park in Fair Grove City Park for all ages featuring Red Bridge Bluegrass, activities for kids and face painting. Bring a picnic lunch!
- Library Center, 10:30 a.m. for preschool-grade 2, Story Hour Room. Rock with Dino O'Dell, singing about monsters under the bed, playing music and telling stories. (Dino will also perform at 10 a.m. Friday, May 18, at Schweitzer Brentwood Branch!).
- Republic Branch, 10 a.m.-noon for infants-grade 6. Kick off a summer of reading with activities and crafts, then pick up your game board and check out a book to get started.
- Schweitzer Brentwood Branch, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. for infants-grade 6. It's Rockapalooza! Rock out with us and pick up your summer reading game boards. Don't miss the live concert at 10 a.m. with The Mennows!
- Strafford Branch, 1 p.m. for all ages. Stay to play, make music, explore instruments and listen to kid-friendly country music with local musician Ryan Wallace of Grandma Strange and The Random Strangers.
- Willard Branch. 10 a.m. for grades K-5. Pick up your summer reading supplies, and bring friends to play games and create stuff using strategy, movement, a dab of science and engineering.