Library Summer Program

East Washington Branch Library

Summer Reading Program

I apologize for sending the May calendar so late, but the focus of May is preparing for the Summer Reading Program. Although the first day to earn points is not until June 9, East Washington Branch Library is starting with a Kick-off on Saturday, May 31, 1:30 – 4:00. Activities will include food, crafts and Glamente the Magician.

The Summer Reading Program runs from June 9, through August 2, and children up to age 18 may register to read books and earn points to spend on prizes. Additional information about the program is available by contacting the library, 275-4360.

In addition to the reading program, starting June 11, films will be shown on Wednesdays at 1:00 and story times will be offered at time posted on the June/July calendars. Three special programs requiring registration will be:

June 23, 1:00 p.m. Yo-Yo Demo Workshop

July 08, 1:00 p.m. Indy Adventures Animal Show

July 31, 1:00 p.m. Adventures in Caricatures Workshop

Summer is a wonderful time for children to relax and have fun, but it is also a time when children risk a deterioration of their academic achievement. The link for an article by Bill Stanczykiewicz, President and CEO of the Indiana Youth Institute, provides further explanation http://www.iyi.org/media/article-details.aspx?id=519&article_type=2

Rod Burkett
East Washington Branch Library