The Tuscarawas County Public Library System is hosting its annual Summer Reading Program from June 9th – August 2nd featuring reading incentives, fun programs, and a variety of kids camps at the Library’s five locations. The theme for this year’s program is Color Our World and offers a variety of art-related camps and programs.
“Summer Reading at the public library is filled with programs and reading challenges that the whole family can enjoy,” said Library Director Michelle McMorrow Ramsell. “Studies show that students who stay engaged in reading and learning activities in the summer can help students return to school in the fall ready to learn.”
Summer Reading logging takes place on the reading tracker app, Beanstack, and begins May 31st. You can sign up for Beanstack at tusclibrary.org or receive a paper copy from the Library.
Children, teens, and adults can read for 20 hours with each hour serving as a ticket into the grand prize drawings. For adults, the grand prize options include two tickets to a show at the Kent State University Performing Arts Center or a Deluxe Art Painting Set. For teens, the grand prize options include a Nintendo Switch Lite or an 11-inch pottery wheel and clay. For children, the grand prize options include a science kit and a jumbo floor puzzle, or an art easel with art supplies. In addition to the grand prize drawings, anyone attending a library program will earn an entry into a monthly basket drawing each time they attend a program.
“There really is something for everyone to enjoy for Summer Reading,” says Emily Price, Public Relations Associate. “It’s the perfect way to enjoy the summer with so many Library programs to learn something new!”
To kick off the Summer Reading Program, each of TCPL’s five locations will feature a kickoff party featuring food, games, and family fun activities:
- Bolivar Branch Kickoff Saturday, May 31st 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Sugarcreek Branch Kickoff Tuesday, June 3rd 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
- Strasburg Branch Kickoff Tuesday, June 3rd 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Tusky Branch Kickoff Thursday, June 5th 5:00 PM-7:00 PM
- Main Library – Thursday, June 5th 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
To stay tuned to Library programs, view the event calendar or visit your nearest TCPL location to pick up a summer program brochure.