Lincoln Public Library District kicks off 2021 summer reading program: Reading Colors Your World

 

[May 14, 2021] 

Lincoln Public Library District launches its Reading Colors Your World summer Reading program on May 24 with registration. 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 of reading. Participants can win prizes or be entered into prize drawings for reaching their reading goals.

We’ve planned a wonderful program for kids to make the library a great place to read, learn, and discover what’s available for their enjoyment. Most activities will be outdoors as weather permits and will follow CDC guidelines.

Themed events include story time every Thursday, starting June 10 at 10:00AM on the lawn of the Carnegie building (as weather permits) with skits, music, and movement; a Pete the Cat meet and greet; a Unicorn photo op; the return of Silly Safaris and much more. Story times will also be recorded for viewing on the Library’s Facebook page. There will be fun and educational STREAM, Explorer, and Teen kits available for pick up starting June 7.

As a finale this year, the library will be hosting a Family Fun Day on Saturday, August 28, from 10:00AM to 4:00PM, to coincide with the Annual Library Book Sale and Balloons Over 66 events. There will be crafts, games, and Sharp’s Shaved Ice Shack available.

There’s also a serious side to summer reading. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss. Studies also indicate students who read recreationally outperformed those who don’t. Students read more when they can choose materials based on their interests.

Registration continues throughout the summer. To learn more about the summer reading adventure 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]