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Lincoln Public Library District
kicks off 2025 summer reading program: OCEANS of POSSIBILITIES
[May 13, 2025]
Lincoln Public Library District
launches its OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES summer reading program with
registration on May 19th. During the next two months, the library
will host a range of free activities for children, teens, and adults
to encourage and support a love for reading. In addition,
participants will receive incentives for reaching their reading
goals.
Mark your calendars, our kick off program begins June 5 at 10:00 AM
with a FOAM Cannon on the Carnegie lawn. Donuts and drinks will be
provided by UCB Bank. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and beach towel.
Library staff have planned a wonderful program of activities for
kids to make the library a great place to read, learn, and discover.
Summer clubs offer fun free activities all summer long, however,
seating is limited so be sure to register ahead of scheduled club
activities. Summer clubs include STREAM for K-2nd graders, on
Mondays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, Explorer Club for grades 3rd – 5th,
on Tuesdays at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM, CRAFT TIME for teens, every
Friday at 2:00 PM. The Library offers story time on Wednesdays at
10:00 AM and 11:00 AM. Themed programs on Thursday at 10:00AM
include: Amazing Martika, Nitro Joe’s Science Show, Swords and
Roses, Amazing Dudley, and Silly Safaris. Be sure to check our
calendar on the library’s website or pick one up at the library. We
have also partnered again this year with the U of I Extension
Service for IL Jr. CHEF Cooking Club for children ages 8-12.
Non-readers and readers ages 6
months - 11years old will earn brag tags to add to necklaces or
keychains as they reach their reading goals. Receive your first brag
tag when you register and receive one each week when you reach your
weekly goals. For participants Pre - 5th grade earn a Summer Reading
Program t-shirt when you complete all weekly reading goals.
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The 6th – 12th
graders earn weekly incentives, are eligible for weekly
drawings, and are eligible for a grand prize drawing for a gift
basket for reaching reading goals. Incentives are provided by
the generous donations of local businesses and patrons.
Adult summer reading program starts
May 19th and ends August 9th. Read whatever you like, such as:
physical books, eBooks, audio books, and graphic novels. Earn
entries for prizes as you finish each book you read. We will also be
planning some fun activities for the adults. More information on
adult summer programs can be found at the circulation desk in the
Annex.
Once again, we have a fun packed
summer planned for everyone in the family. Don’t miss out and
remember summer reading is an important part of preventing summer
slide and keeping your mind active. We have lots of books and
materials for everyone to choose from at the library. We hope to see
you all summer long.
Registration continues throughout the summer. To learn more about
the summer reading program at the library please call 217-732-5732,
follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or checkout the library’s
website
www.lincolnpubliclibrary.org.
[Donna Cunningham
Youth Services Librarian
Lincoln Public Library District] |
