The website opened Wednesday, but patrons won’t be able to log reading until Monday. “It needs to continue on during the summer”.
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Kids who do not engage in reading activities over the summer lose academic ground, between one to three months of learning, according to studies.
The children’s program goes through age of 12 and gives them the option of picture books or chapter books.
“Get Ready, Get Set, Read!” is the 2016 theme for summer youth events and reading programs at T.B. Scott Free Library in Merrill. “READ!” according to a news release by the Middle Georgia Regional Library System.
“Most elementary school students experience what we call the summer slide, which means that throughout the summer they tend to lose what they have learned throughout the entire school year”.
“Eileen Nightingale, our children’s librarian, put the program together”, Sherman said.
Other programs this summer for adults ages 18 and up include seminars offered by Piedmont Fayette, “Healthy in a Hurry” cooking demo, adult coloring sessions, and a labyrinth walk.
During this eight week program, the Library will also be offering hands-on learning opportunities with the YMCA, Texas Parks and Wildlife and Caldwell Zoo.
“Summer reading improves all skills. It keeps their brain engaged in retaining all their lessons”, Lautzenheiser said. “It comes at a ideal time for us. I think that the state getting on board and encouraging it statewide is fantastic and is going to benefit all of Georgia”. Elementary-level students (entering grades K-5) should read 10 books.
“We will be adding more teen activities as well”, Sherman said.
Hamil said last year 1,250 people signed up for the Summer Reading Club across all age groups and 71 were already registered just two hours into this year’s sign-up period.
The library has also partnered with Becky Versch from the Washington County Extension to offer 4-H Food Smart Families on Fridays. For example, if a child reads for 20 minutes a day, five days a week, that is 100 minutes a week.
Parents are excited to see the summer program come along.
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Sponsored by the Department of Defense with program content developed by iREAD, “Read For the Win” will reach thousands of families. Along with tracking their reading, the libraries also have educational and fun programs throughout the summer. “They get a gift each week based on their reading progress”. “It was very motivational a year ago, and I’m excited to see how it’s going to take off”. Long hot summer days are ideal for visiting the library and reading and having a blast. July will get started with a craft day July 5 for younger participants to make a ring toss game at 11:30 a.m. and for older students to make jump ropes at 1 p.m.
