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Summer Reading Instructions for Kids

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School Summer Reading Lists [2]

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:

 

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Reading Log Downloads

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

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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 [7].
  • 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! [8]

 

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 [9].
  • 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

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

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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 [9].
  • 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! [11]

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Reading Log Downloads

* Reading logs are also available at any library location.

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Summer Reading Events For Kids

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Let's Build!

 [18]Towers, bridges, buildings, robots... You are only limited by your imagination! We'll have a variety of blocks, legos, and more to help you create a masterpiece!
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Central Library - Atrium
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Scanning & the Digital Model

 [19]Today your models transform from the physical to digital! In the third workshop of this series, you will scan your model directly into the computer using a state-of-the-art 3D scanner.
Wed, 06/19/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Pop-up Makerspace: 3D Printing

 [20]Have you heard the buzz about 3D printers? Do you have questions about how it works?
Thu, 06/20/2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: middle school, high school, adults

Little Diggers Storytime

 [21]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, 06/20/2013 - 4:30pm - 4:55pm
Village Branch -
Age Groups: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)

Lexington Philharmonic Instrument Petting Zoo

 [22]Calling all pre-school and elementary school musical explorers! Meet LexPhil at the Eagle Creek Library for an afternoon adventure through the orchestra! LexPhil Education Coordinator, Micha Hughes,...
Sat, 06/22/2013 - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: K-1st grade, 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

I Dig Origami!

 [23]Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Ages 8 & up. Registration required.
Mon, 06/24/2013 - 11:00am - 12:00pm
Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

I Dig Origami!

 [24]Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
Mon, 06/24/2013 - 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Village Branch - Teen Room
Age Groups: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

I Dig Origami!

 [25]Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
Mon, 06/24/2013 - 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

I Dig Origami!

 [26]Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
Tue, 06/25/2013 - 10:30am - 11:30am
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: 2nd-3rd grade

I Dig Origami!

 [27]Learn to make fascinating origami creations from master origami artist Michael Roy Baldridge.
Tue, 06/25/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library - Room A
Age Groups: 2nd-3rd grade, 4th-5th grade

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