“On Your Mark, Get Set and READ” is our theme for Summer Reading. School will soon to be out for the summer and that means the start of Summer Reading at the Jacksonville library.
There is no better way to help children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation than by encouraging them to participate in the reading program. Summer Reading is for the whole family.
Children 3-12 who read or listen to ten books will receive a special bookmark, a reading certificate and a new book. When they read 10 more books, they will get a coupon for an ice cream cone from the Scoop Shoppe and a gently-used book. The entries will go into a drawing for trolley rides and Barnes & Noble gift cards.
Parents of infants and toddlers up to 36 months can read to their children and receive a board book, a signed certificate and a bookmark.
Teens can read and review books, audiobooks or library programs and earn entries for a $125 Barnes & Noble gift card.
For our adult program, anyone over the age of 18 can also participate in Summer Reading. Pick up an entry form, read or listen to 4 books and enter into a drawing for a $50 gift card to a restaurant of your choice. You will also be able to select a book for our quality gently-used books.
We will have 6 programs for the Summer Reading program—everyone is welcome and everything is free.
Summer events at Jacksonville library:
June 13, 3:30-4:30pm: Rich Glauber will engage you with Music in Action, an interactive musical experience with singing and movement. Rich will play his guitar and accordion to get you moving.
June 16, 2:00-3:00pm: John Jackson will present his programs on Spiders and Scorpions. Learn the importance of spiders and scorpions to humans. He will bring LIVE arachnids for your hands-on enjoyment.
July 13, 2:00-3:30pm: Anna Minter’s program Gracious Me will entertain us with her engaging program to teach you a few manners and adorn you with face painting.
July 18, 3:00-4:00pm: Tames Alan will share her Living History Lecture: Women at the Western Front. She will teach us about the importance of women’s roles in World War One.
July 20, 2:00-4:00pm: Lori Wilson will be here to teach teens ages 12-18 to make a Buff and essentials oils for athletes or anyone.
August 8, 3:00-4:00pm: Laura Rich will return with her fabulous African drums to play and her amazing tales.
You can check the Jackson County Library website calendar for all events at jcls.org.
The Jacksonville library is open Monday 10:00am-5:00pm, Wednesday 10:00am-5:00pm, Thursday noon-6:00pm & Saturday 10:00am-2:00pm. For more information on programs, please contact Laurel Prchal, Jacksonville library, 340 W. C Street, Jacksonville. 541-899-1665.