“Get in the Game, Read” Summer Reading Program at the Peoria Public Library
Posted by Debbie Adlof on May 3rd, 2008
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in “Get in the Game, Read” Summer Reading at Peoria Public Library from June 9 through July 26 to earn tickets to a Chiefs game and an invitation to the big party at the Peoria Zoo.
Sign up starts Monday, May 12 during Children’s Book Week. Children who register for Summer Reading from May 12 to May 17 will have their name entered in a drawing to win a free book. Families may register at any library location or call 497-2143.
The program is free and readers of all ages only have to agree to read 3 hours per week. By signing in weekly at the branch of their choice they can earn a ticket to a Peoria Chief’s baseball game after only 3 weeks and for reading 5 weeks will be invited to attend a private “Summer Readers” party at Peoria Zoo. Drawings at the party will offer additional grand prizes as well as treats, animal shows, crafts and more.
Participants may read anything they like. Families are encouraged to all sign up and earn their game tickets and party passes together. Just choose one branch and sign in each week. The program runs for seven weeks, although only five weeks of reading are needed to earn a party pass.
Studies have shown that reading for pleasure over the summer keeps student skills sharp and prepares children to resume school in the fall. It has also been shown that children are positively influenced by having parents read to them from the time they are born. Parents who read for pleasure are great role models!