Why Should You Summer Read?
Summer at the library is always an exciting time! And this year is no different. Our staff has
worked hard to make sure we have something for everyone in the family to enjoy.
Between the reading program – where patrons of all ages can enter to win prizes –
new books and movies being added to the collection, and program sign up, the library has
been very busy each and every day. We hope our patrons have discovered some of our
non-traditional collections such as STEM Kits, puzzles, board games, and even coloring books
& supplies to enjoy as well!
Read on to find out more about the summer slide (and how to avoid it),
our programs, and this year’s generous list of sponsors. We hope you’ll stop by for a visit soon!
How to Avoid the Summer Slide
The summer slide is a popular term used to describe a decline in reading and other
academic skills that can happen during the summer months when school is not in session.
It’s important that children of all ages are intellectually challenged during these long, hot,
summer months.
Not only can you find things to do at home, but the library can help here too!
Some quick tips to help your child stay busy:
Let kids read what they want
The more children enjoy what they’re reading, the more they’ll get out of it.
Make time for smart play
Games and puzzles are a great way to keep your child engaged.
Get out of the house
Getting out and about (even for a walk or playtime at the park) helps to stimulate the
brain and promote learning.
Use your imagination
Children who use their imaginations tend to experiment more with new concepts and
also expand their vocabularies.
Incentivized Reading Program
Summer Reading 2021: Tails and Tales is this year’s incentivized reading program. It runs
until Friday, July 30th and is open to patrons of ALL AGES. With two weeks left,
there is still time to join in on all the fun!!
Patrons can decide between using PDL’s virtual reading tracker, Beanstack
(pdl.beanstack.org), or picking up a traditional paper tracker at the library.
Adults will get a prize for unlocking their first badge and then can enter to win one of
9 prize baskets at the end of the summer. Youth readers, ages 18 and under,
will earn prize for every badge they unlock and also earn an entry into one of the many
grand prize packs for each age group: Littles (ages 0-5), Middles (ages 6-12), and Teens
(ages 13-18).
All it takes to start earning prizes is to read, read, and read some more, log minutes,
and enter your tickets to be entered to win one of our many GRAND PRIZE PACKS!
Programs
On top of the reading program, we are currently offering programs for all-ages!
Check out our summer calendar at the library for information on more upcoming
programs in JULY and AUGUST:
Busy Bees Story Time (ages 3 & under)
Book Cubs Story Time (ages 3-5)
FabriCritters (ages 6-12)
Murder in the Stacks: A Grizzly Murder (all-ages)
MiLibrary Quest (ages 13-18)
Teen Art Hour: Glowing Mystical Glowing Lanterns IN-PERSON (ages 13-18)
STEM Club: Investigative Crew (ages 6-12)
Nature Detectives (all-ages)
Back-To-School Survival Kit (ages 13-18)
Tails on Parade (all-ages)
Mind Your Beeswax: Kitchen Edition (ages 16+)
Feeding Frenzy (ages 6-12)
Sponsors
Summers at the library would not be what they are without the hard work of
our staff along with the generosity of Portland area businesses, in and around, donating coupons and items for our reading program prizes.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU to Portland Party Store, Fabricated Customs,
Great Start Ionia County, Westside Grocery, The Port, Courageous Coffee Cafe & Bakery, The Reading Room, Zap Zone Lansing, Subway, & Taco Bell!!!!
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