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Even though we live in a small community, our library has always been involved in summer reading programs with related activities which encourage youngsters and their parents to become involved.  My grandchildren, even as pre-schoolers enjoyed these programs and checking out books.
These programs also introduce many youngsters to the library and books in an enjoyable way.  I often took some of my grandchildren’s friends with us.  Then their mom began taking her children and other youngsters.
The summer programs involve reading and related activities that make the library a popular gathering place.  Often there are guest entertainers and authors.
(c)2008 Mary Emma Allen

OneBookTwoBook.com    Perhaps your library is a small one and they don’t have the facilities for a summer reading program as I described in a previous post. Or you live too far from the library for it to be convenient to attend.
Why not develop a summer reading program of your own with your children?
*Tie in with the local library. With their help, do some of their activities at home or ones that pick up their theme.
*Choose a favorite book and base family activities around it.
*Choose a topic and read books that tie in with it.
*Each child reads books of their choosing and …read more