Summer Reading 2010
Many of the local libraries have begun planning for their summer reading programs. If you have never participated with your children, it is a great way to keep the kids minds stimulated and keep them reading throughout the summer. Each program has goals and prizes that the children can strive to meet. Last year included a magician, free museum passes, gulls tickets and more. Be sure to sign up! It is a great thing to do with the kids on a rainy day! Research has shown that children who participate in reading programs during the summer keep up their skills and develop a positive attitude about reading.
Middletown Public Library
The program features storytellers, performers, craft programs, book groups and free passes to fun places around the state. Readers who complete five books or more qualify for a reading certificate, a paperback book, an ice cream cone and a bag of beach-themed prizes!
On July 1st, children in grades K- 5 are invited to sign up for the library’s 2010 Summer Reading Club, “Make A Splash- READ!” Children will “fish” for questions and make a variety of projects after reading their books. Each child’s progress will be recorded in a “Make A Splash” reading record and on the library’s bulletin board.
Save the dates - Middletown Summer Program Activities
Sat. 6/12 12:00 – 3:00 Youth Reading Across RI!
State Kickoff for the Summer Program!
Rhode Island Statehouse, Providence
Thurs. 7/1 10:30 “Take Two Tandem Tellers”
Tues. 7/6 10:30 Thawn Harris, Native American storyteller
Wed. 7/14 10:30 Steve Brosnihan, Cartoonist
Tues. 7/20 10:30 Biomes Marine Biology Center
Tues. 8/10 10:30 Debbie O’Carroll, Magician
Newport Public Library
How to Be a Pirate Fighting, Mermaid Aiding, Summer Sea Serpent Sighter: 1) Register for the Summer Reading Program at the Newport Public Library, by phone or online
2) Read a minimum of 6 books
3) Report the titles of the books in a reading log at the library or online
4) Keep your eyes open around town. If you spot a mermaid, pirate or Seamore himself, take a photograph or draw a picture and/or write about your experiences - real or imaginary - and send it to the Newport Public Library
Who Can Try to Sight a Sea Serpent This Summer?
Preschool children to children entering 6th grade in the Fall. Children who are not independent readers may complete the program by having someone read aloud to them and record in their log for them.
When Will the Sea Serpent be Visible?
Seamore the Sea Serpent will be vacationing in Newport from June 30 - August 19th. While Seamore sees the sights, see if you can sight Seamore.
Where are Sea Serpent Sightings Likely to Occur?
The Newport Public Library is a great place to start investigating sea serpents, the oceans and ocean life or any topic under the summer sun. The Newport Daily News will run weekly articles on Sea Serpent Sightings in the Community Section each Thursday during the summer.
Children Who Complete all of the Requirements Receive:
1) A personalized certificate
2) A toy prize
3) A free book
4) Up to 6 discount coupons good at local and state attractions (1 for each book read)
Children are also eligible to win grand prizes awarded by random drawing.
Going on vacation or Just Visiting Newport? Try the Short Program
Enrolled in an all-day summer program? Having summer visitors for a short time?
In addition to the regular 8-week program, the Newport Public Library also offers a Short-Term Program that is fast and easy to complete!
Children completing the Short-Term Program need to:
1) Read at least 2 books and record them in their reading log
2) Complete a library activity page
Children Who Complete the Short-Term Program Receive:
1) A personalized certificate
2) 2 discount coupons good at local and state attractions (1 for each book read)
3) A toy prize
Children completing the Short-Term Program are not eligible to win grand prizes
and do not receive a free book.
New for 2010 - Tweens Summer Reading - Click here!
The Program
Sign up for the summer reading program by visiting the Children's Desk, calling the library or registering online. Read at least 6 books over the summer. Write down the titles of the books you've read in a reading log (which we will provide).
Activities
The Children's Department will host weekly Friday afternoon activities for Tweens
from July 9 - August 13.
July 9: Float Your Boat, 3pm
Design your own boat using balloons, soda bottles, soap, and other materials. Try out your boat in the pool of water!
Location: Aquidneck Park.
July 16: Tween Book Club, 3pm
Join us for a book discussion about the 1st ever Youth Reading Across Rhode Island book, Regarding the Fountain by Kate Klise. Location: Around our own fountain in the Children's Department.
July 23: Pirates & Computers, 3pm
Ahoy Mates! Use the laptop computers to generate a personal pirate name and print pirate tattoos. Go on a cyber pirate treasure hunt and win prizes.
Location: Stride Room.
July 30: Sea Craft Mania, 3pm
Flip-flop t-shirts, sand art, and painted stones and shells will keep tweens busy and engaged during this creative workshop.
Location: Lower Level Program Room.
August 6: Tween Book Club, 3pm
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Book discussion, craft and games.
Location: Aquidneck Park
August 13: Tween Movie, 2:30pm
Water-themed movie with popcorn and drinks.
Location: Lower Level Program Room
FINALE!
Thursday, August 19, 11:30am - Rhode Island Pirate Players
Ever wonder what pirates were like, or how they lived when they came ashore? Join the Rhode Island Pirate Players as they set up encampments where you can see what tools of the trade where used, and hear stories about what life was like in pirate-infested colonial Rhode Island.
Location: Aquidneck Park adjacent to the library.
3:30pm - End of Summer Reading Pizza Party!
Tweens who've read at least 6 books, logged the titles of the books in their reading logs and attended at least one Friday afternoon activity are invited to join us for our end of summer reading party!
Location: Stride Room
Prizes
Tweens who complete the summer reading program will receive:
A personalized certificate, a FREE book, 6 coupons good for free or discount admission to local and state attractions and a special prize....
Portsmouth Public Library
Make a Splash Summer Reading Program is scheduled to begin on June 28th.
Newport Gulls Summer FANatic About Reading
People's Credit Union has teamed up with the Newport Gulls once again for FANatic About Reading Night. FANatic About Reading Night is a program that encourages elementary school children to read, especially during the summer. This is the program's third year.
People's Credit Union employees collected over 500 children's books that will be
delivered to schools on Aquidneck Island. Newport Gulls players and People's Credit Union employees will visit all the schools throughout the month of June to read to the
children and encourage the importance of reading.
All students will be given bookmarks and will be asked to read four books before July 20, 2010. If the students complete four books they will be asked to bring their bookmark to the Newport Gulls game on July 20 for free admission into the game. The students who participate in the program will be recognized on the field during the pre-game ceremony.
"Stressing the value of reading at a young age is so important. We are happy to
team up with the Gulls once again for this successful program," said Arthur Paul,
People's Credit Union Vice President.