Summer Reading 2009  

July 3, 2009

Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Detail: This summer, the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County (PLCMC) offers an exciting new array of fun, free events in conjunction with its annual Summer Reading Clubs for kids, teens and adults.

Sign up at any PLCMC library (all locations except Checkit Outlet and Main Library) beginning June 11, 2009, and get started in a summer of reading enjoyment. Teens and adults must sign up online, but they can use the free public computers at the library to do so.

There are clubs for all ages.

· Wee Read -- for parents of babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers under age 4.

· “Be Creative @ Your Library” -- For kids age 4 to rising 5th graders.

· “Express Yourself @ Your Library” – for teens.

· “Relax and Read” – an online club for adults.


Each summer reading club challenges participants to read all summer long for fun, relaxation and chances for fun prizes. But the real prize is reading itself. Research shows that students who read at least 20 minutes a day during the summer are more likely to read on grade level or above grade level when starting back to school in the fall. And parents reading to babies and toddlers is important, too. Research tells us that when you read to your child you naturally touch on important pre-reading “building blocks” that begin to develop at birth and must be mastered in order for your little “story lover” to graduate to “reader” status.

Libraries are hoping to get books into the hands of as many children as possible this summer. In fact, children can choose to select “Book Bucks” instead of a prize when they reach key reading goals. Book Bucks will be used to purchase additional books for centers in need in the community -- it’s a great way to introduce kids to giving back to the community and share the joys of reading with those in need.


This summer, the library will also again offer participating kids and teens a golden opportunity to remove or reduce up to $20 in fines and fees from their library cards. Complete details are available at sign-up.

Summer reading clubs officially end August 6. For details, visit www.plcmc.org/summerread.