Summer Reading Program 2011

June 6 to July 29, 2011

by Cilla Jacobson, Youth Services Coordinator and Donna Smith, Adult Programming Coordinator

“A story, a story; let it come, let it go."

Patrons of all ages are invited to join our “One World, Many Stories” Summer Reading Program, which runs from June 6 to July 29 at all Palm Beach County Library System locations, including the Bookmobile.  Our programs and special events will encourage you to read about people from all over the world. Maybe you will want to tell your story, too!

• Children: Sign up at the Youth Services Desk and receive a reading log, a pencil and a copy of Twiga’s World Tour newspaper, featuring activities, word games and more. Complete 10 hours of reading to receive an inflatable world globe and a voucher for two tickets to the Palm Beach Cardinals versus Clearwater Threshers baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium on Friday, July 29.* Check out the Children's Summer Reading Program page here.

• Teens 12 to 16 years old: Sign up at the Youth Services Desk for our young adult “Reading Frenzy” and receive a reading log and a pencil. Complete 16 hours of reading to receive a magnetic bookmark and a voucher for two tickets to the Palm Beach Cardinals versus Clearwater Threshers baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium on Friday, July 29.* Check out the Teens Summer Reading Program page here.

• Adults 17 years and older: Sign up for a summer reading program packet including a reading log, a bookmark and a globe stress ball. Then read or listen to five or more books or audio-books. Afterwards, bring your completed reading log to your local branch and receive: a colorful story journal and pen set and a voucher for two tickets to the Palm Beach Cardinals versus Clearwater Threshers baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium on Friday, July 29. Everyone signed up for the adult summer reading program is eligible to enter in our weekly book give-away contest.*
  
  
• Everyone:  Attend special parties and programs throughout the summer!
  
  

  *All materials, give-aways, and prizes while supplies last.

Check out the schedule of Summer Reading Program Kick-Off Parties below and other programs at your library.

Summer Reading Kick-Off Parties:

Midnight Magic

Professor FunnyBone

James Changefield

Ventriloquist Professor FunnyBone, joined by his wacky cast of puppet characters,
entertains with comedy, magic, and nonsense. All ages. (45 min.) Preregistration required.

Don’t miss the comedy and amazing magic of James Changefield, featuring juggling and lots of audience participation. All ages. (45 min.) Preregistration required.

Wellington Branch
Sat, June 4, 10:30 am
Ph. 790-6070

Glades Road Branch
Mon, June 6, 3:00 pm
Ph. 482-4554

Lantana Road Branch
Tue, June 7, 2:30 pm
Ph. 304-4500

Hagen Ranch Road Branch
Thu, June 9, 2:00 pm
Ph. 894-7500

Royal Palm Beach Branch
Sat, June 11, 11:00 am
Ph. 790-6030

Tequesta Branch
Sat, June 4, 11:00 am
Ph. 746-5970

West Boynton Branch
Mon, June 6, 3:00 pm
Ph. 734-5556

Loula V. York Branch
Tue, June 7, 10:00 am
Ph. 924-5928

Belle Glade Branch
Thu, June 9, 10:00 am
Ph. 996-3453

Jupiter Branch
Thu, June 9, 2:00 pm
Ph. 744-2301

Okeechobee Blvd. Branch
Mon, June 6, 3:00 pm
Ph. 233-1880

Gardens Branch
Tue, June 7, 3:00 pm
Ph. 626-6133

Clarence E. Anthony Branch
Thu, June 9, 10:00 am
Ph. 992-8393

West Boca Branch
Fri, June 10, 4:00 pm
Ph. 470-1600

Greenacres Branch
Thu, June 16, 2:30 pm
Ph. 641-9100

Posted: 05/18/2011

Palm Beach County Library System
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West Palm Beach, FL, 33406
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South County and Glades: 1-888-780-4962
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