2016 Summer Reading Program at Mountain Lake Public Library
Summer Reading Programs are designed to encourage elementary-aged children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of these programs. For many families with elementary-aged children, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where they can access free educational and cultural enrichment activities and programs.
The benefits of summer reading programming for children include:
+ Children are motivated to read.
+ Children develop positive attitudes about reading, books and the library.
+ Children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation.
+ Children have access to experiences that further their sense of discovery.
+ Children have access to experiences through which they can learn to work cooperatively.
The 2016 Summer Reading Program at Mountain Lake Public Library – “Read For The Win!” – will soon be underway, but the official kick-off event will be held Wednesday, June 15, when Yo-Yo Master (and Mountain Lake native) Britton Pankratz comes to the library. A show for all ages will be performed at 1 p.m., with a 5:30 p.m. show slated for later in the day exclusively for teens and tweens.
Aside from summertime reading – and special events – the program will also feature “Make & Take” crafts and activities at the library every Tuesday afternoon, beginning June 14 and continuing through July 19. Children may stop by any time during the hours of 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. All ages are welcome but preschoolers must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The summer reading program is for young readers from preschool age-to-sixth grade.
Story Times for preschool and school-age children will be on Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
Following is more complete rundown of the library’s summertime events – in addition to reading for fun, learning and prizes – and remember, all ages are invited, but preschool-aged children must be accompanied by a parent of guardian:
+ Tuesday, June 14 – Make & Take Craft, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
+ Wednesday, June 15 – “Read For the Win” Kickoff for all ages featuring Yo-Yo Artist (and Mountain Lake native) Britton Pankratz at 1 p.m.
+ Wednesday, June 15 – Pankratz returns for a 5:30 p.m. show just for teens and tweens only (students who have completed 5th-grade and older). There will be food, fun and prizes, sponsored by a SAMMIE Teen Grant.
+ Thursday, June 16 – Story Time for preschool and school-age children, 10:30 a.m.
+ Monday, June 20 and Tuesday, June 21 – Pow Wow; Library will be closed.
+ Wednesday, June 22 – The Zoo Man, 2 p.m.
+ Thursday, June 23 – Story time for preschool and school-age children, 10:30 a.m.
+ Tuesday, June 28 – Make & Take Craft, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
+ Thursday, June 30 – Story Time for preschool and school-age children, 10:30 a.m.
+ Saturday, July 2 and Monday, July 4 – Fourth of July; Library will be closed.
+ Tuesday, July 5 – Make & Take Craft, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
+ Wednesday, July 6 – Brodini, Minnesota’s favorite magician presents his award-winning Comedy Magic Show, 1 p.m.
+ Thursday, July 7 – Story Time for preschool and school-age children, 10:30 a.m.
+ Tuesday, July 12 – Make & Take Craft, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
+ Thursday, July 14 – Story Time for preschool and school-age children, 10:30 a.m.
+ Tuesday, July 19 – “Read For the Win” Finale to include Make & Take Craft, 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.; snacks, fun and drawing for prizes, 3:30 p.m. and Climb Theatre production of “The Tortoise and the Hare.” The appearance of Climb Theatre is funded by Minnesota’s Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.
These summer reading program activities are funded by Mountain Lake Public Library and Friends of the Mountain Lake Public Library.
