East Baton Rouge Parish Library
Summer Reading 2011
Summer Reading 2011 The annual East Baton Rouge Parish Library Summer Reading Programs kicks off in May! This summer is sure to be packed with great books, exciting programs, and fabulous prizes. With a program for every age group, the entire family can participate! The fun starts on Wednesday, May 25. All locations of the Library will have reading logs for each age group (Children, Teens, and Adults). These logs will be available until Sunday, July 31. While each group has a different theme and guidelines - the goal is the same - to READ!
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One World, Many Stories is this year's theme for the Children's Summer Reading Program. Summer activities will feature events that spotlight the performing arts, visual arts, literature, and science - all showing children how to tap into their creative side.
Children will receive a certificate and special incentives just for reading! Children who are unable to read may join the read-to-me program and have an adult or older child pledge to read to them. Reading logs completed and turned in through August 15 will earn children a reading certificate, coupons from area vendors, and a chance to win a special prize from a local business. The program is open to all children, from birth to age 11.
A complete list of rules is available in the Children's Division at your local branch. Calendars describing our programs can be picked up from any branch, and printable versions can be found on the Kids Page at the library's website. For more information, call (225) 231-3760.
Featured Events:
May 25, 2:30 PM | Harvey Rabbit and Friends | Zachary Branch Library
May 26, 10:00 AM | Harvey Rabbit and Friends | River Center Branch Library
May 26, 2:30 PM | Harvey Rabbit and Friends | Jones Creek Regional Branch Library
teens
The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Program this year is You Are Here. Teens, ages 12 to 18, may start their journey by signing up at any library location to begin their quest. This summer will include a variety of activities: cool crafts, World Music, gaming and, of course, candy sushi for the Anime bunch. For every three books read, teens will score an entry into the weekly prize drawing. Names not drawn will remain in the drawing for the next week. For the first six books read, teens will receive the best prize packs ever! After completing the program, keep reading! There will be a mega prize awarded to the top reader at each library location. For more information, call (225) 231-3770.
Featured Events:
Didgeridoo Down Under , presented by Lindsey Dank, at various branches around the library system, June 13 - June 16.
Mother Daughter Belly Dancing, presented by Sami Jean at various branches throughout the library system on July 12.
adults
The Adult Program, Food for Your Body, Mind, and Soul, for ages 18 and older, will be filled with a variety of exciting events. Adults are asked to read three books in order to receive a summer prize pack. This year's prize pack will include a library tote and coupon to the Library's gift bookstore, Recycled Reads. One of the three books can be substituted by attendance to any adult summer program. There will be weekly drawings for various prizes. At the end of the program, a special drawing will be held for all participants. For more information, call (225) 231-3740.