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Summer Reading Instructions for Kids

School Summer Reading Lists [1]

Find the reading list for your school.

Summer Reading Events

Choose the correct age group:

Wee Reader Instructions

(For Birth to age 2)

Recommended for birth to 2 years of age.

Starting the day you pick up your childs reading log or printing it from this page, check off each activitiy on the log as you complete it with your child.
Return the completed form by July 31, 2013, and be entered into a drawing for parents to prize.
(NOTE: You can’t get prizes the same day you sign-up.)

What Makes A Good Book For Wee Readers?

Thick, sturdy cover and pages
Bright, colorful, clear pictures
Simple geometric shapes
Photos of faces, especially babies
Few words
Nursery rhymes
Stories with rhyme, rythm, and repetition

To learn more ways to nurture your child's love of books go to:

Parents as Teachers [2]
Reading Rockets [3]

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Reading Log Downloads

Wee Reader Log (English) [4]
Wee Reader Log (Spanish) [5]

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

Read-With-Me Instructions

(Ages 2 - Reading age)

Recommended for children who are not yet reading, or who are not yet comfortable reading on their own.
You can READ or do ANY of the activities listed on the back of your Read-With-Me Reading Log [6].
When you complete a task, color in one star or sun.
Once you have filled in all the stars or suns bring this page in to the Library for a prize.
All finishers will receive an invitation to a finishers party.
All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2013.
When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes! [7]

Read-With-Me Suggested Activities

Take turns telling stories during meal times.
Draw, write, or paint with an adult.
Act out your favorite book with your dolls or stuffed animals.
Attend a library program. To sign up for the library calendar by e-mail, go to www.lexpublib.org/nextreads [8].
Hunt for letters, shapes, or colors.
Take a nature walk and talk about the plants and animals that you see.
Read a rhyming book and make your own silly rhymes.
Listen and sing along to a music CD from the library.
Sign-up for e-mail reminders online or at the Library.
E-mail subscribers will be eligible for special prizes.
Or other educational activities of your choosing.

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Reading Log Downloads

Read-With-Me Reading Log [6]

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

Reader Instructions

(Grade School)

Earn double minutes for school required reading.
For example: 15 minutes of school required reading will count for 30 minutes.
Bring a friend to sign up for Summer Reading - earn 15 minutes.
Come to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
To sign up for the library calendar by e-mail, go to www.lexpublib.org/nextreads [8].
Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.
Ask the librarian for other ways to earn minutes.

All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2013.
When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes! [10]

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Reading Log Downloads

Reader's Reading Log [11]

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

Summer Reading Events For Kids

All Summer Reading Events [12]
Kids [13]
Teen [14]
Adults [15]

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Summer Reading Kickoff Party [17]Join us to kick off the Summer Reading Program. Fun and activities for all ages. Sat, 06/01/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Village Branch - Large Meeting Room Age Groups: families, all kids, adults
Noteworthy Landscape Plants [18]Come learn all about proven landscape plant performers for the Bluegrass. These include shrubs and perennials, many native, that have outstanding ornamental attributes and few pest problems. Mon, 06/03/2013 - 7:00pm - 8:30pm Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: adults, all ages, seniors
Dinosaur Club [19]Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12. Mon, 06/03/2013 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Village Branch - Small Meeting Room Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Little Diggers Storytime [20]This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome. Thu, 06/06/2013 - 4:30pm - 4:55pm Village Branch - Age Groups: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)
Groundbreaking Animals [21]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up. Mon, 06/10/2013 - 11:00am - 12:00pm Northside Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: K-1st grade
Dinosaur Club [22]Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12. Mon, 06/10/2013 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm Village Branch - Small Meeting Room Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Groundbreaking Animals [23]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Registration required. Mon, 06/10/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Groundbreaking Animals [24]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Mon, 06/10/2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
I Dig Reading Drop-in Craft [25]Drop-in and dig into some fun crafts and activities. Tue, 06/04/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade
Hello Summer Reading!! Dig into Summer! [26]Come join us as you start your summer off by getting ready for Summer Reading! We will have refreshments, crafts, and some digging fun! Bring everyone in the whole family - or even some friends! Mon, 06/03/2013 - 11:00am - 2:00pm Central Library - Age Groups: families, all ages

Source URL: http://lexpublib.org/page/summer-reading-instructions-for-kids

Links:
[1] http://www.lexpublib.org/page/school-summer-reading-lists
[2] http://patpc.org/early_literacy.html
[3] http://www.readingrockets.org/article/23798
[4] https://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/weereaders13.pdf
[5] https://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/weereaders-span13.pdf
[6] https://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/readtomelog13.pdf
[7] http://www.lexpublib.org/page/summer-reading-prizes
[8] http://www.lexpublib.org/nextreads
[9] http://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/readtomelog13.pdf
[10] http://www.lexpublib.org/summer-reading-prizes
[11] https://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/readers_log13.pdf
[12] http://lexpublib.org/print/54190?vdt=summer_reading%7Cblock_7
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[16] http://lexpublib.org/print/54190?order=title&sort=asc&Branch=All&Search=
[17] http://lexpublib.org/event/summer-reading-kickoff-party/2013-06-01
[18] http://lexpublib.org/event/noteworthy-landscape-plants/2013-06-03
[19] http://lexpublib.org/event/dinosaur-club/2013-06-03
[20] http://lexpublib.org/event/little-diggers-storytime/2013-06-06
[21] http://lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10
[22] http://lexpublib.org/event/dinosaur-club/2013-06-10
[23] http://lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10-0
[24] http://lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10-1
[25] http://lexpublib.org/event/i-dig-reading-drop-in-craft/2013-06-04
[26] http://lexpublib.org/event/hello-summer-reading-dig-into-summer/2013-06-03
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