2013 Summer Reading Wrap-Up

We made it through another bustling summer reading program here at my library. To say I'm proud of my colleagues and volunteers and all the hard work they did to make this summer a success would be an understatement. My medium-sized branch couldn't see these sorts of participation numbers without them.

In addition to the formal reading program, my library was busy holding lots of other programs this summer. In case you're the sort of person who likes to do some preliminary planning for next summer while this one is still fresh in your mind, here are some programs with links to descriptions:

A kick-butt summer reading kick-off event, complete with the unveiling of our Picture Book Walk

We offered some great school-age programs, including two special events that only take place in the summer*:

• Picnic Lunches at the Library*
• Mario Kart Tournaments*
• An Egg Drop Science event
• Playground Adventures STEAM program

Summer means new crowds at preschool-age programs as teachers and other seasonal professionals are able to bring their kids:

• Milk & Cookies Story Mornings in June & July
• An "I Spy" toddler program while my colleague took her vacation

And great outreach opportunities:

• to day cares visiting the library
• to homeschooling caregivers in our community

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I hope you, too, had a successful summer. And I hope you are enjoying a bit of a break before fall programming kicks into full swing!