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Summer Reading Teen Reader Instructions

  • Recommended for teens.
  • Starting the day you pick up this reading log, read anything you like—books, magazines, newspapers, even listen to audio books or try a playaway.
  • Read a little bit each day.
  • Keep track of how much time you spend reading on your reading log.
  • You can also earn minutes by doing activities listed on the back of your reading log.
  • Limit 5 hours of activities, please.
  • When you've read 15 hours, bring this reading log into the Library for a free book of your choice.
  • All finishers will receive an invitation to an end-of-summer party for teens.
  • Turn in the entry form for a chance to win other prizes.
    NOTE: You can't get prizes the same day you sign-up.
  • Don’t Forget! Your school required reading will count DOUBLE toward your reading time.
  • All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2012.
  • When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes! [1]

 

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Download Reading Log [2]

 

School Summer Reading Lists

 

Tracking Your Reading Time

Use a clock, watch, or stopwatch to keep track of your reading time.
Fill in a section on your reading log for each 15 minutes of reading time.
You can also earn minutes by doing activities. 

 

Activities can count for up to a total of 5 hours of reading time

  • 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.
  • Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
  • Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.

 

Summer Reading Events for Teens

You can register to attend an event starting two weeks before it.

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Little Diggers Storytime

 [9]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

 [10]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!

 [11]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!

 [12]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!

 [13]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!

 [14]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!

 [15]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

I Dig Origami!

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

Little Diggers Storytime

 [17]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, 06/27/2013 - 4:30pm - 4:55pm
Village Branch -
Age Groups: baby (1-2 years), toddler (2-3 years), preschool (3-5 Years)

Music Tells A Story

 [18]Ever wondered what happens when you swallow a cello? Join LexPhil for an afternoon journey through the storybook pages of I Know A Shy Fellow Who Swallowed A Cello in LexPhil’s Music Tells a Story.
Sat, 06/29/2013 - 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Northside Branch - Large Conference Room
Age Groups: all ages, adults, families


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