Children's Services
One World, Many Stories @ Your Library
Our Summer Reading Program kicks off with a picnic on Saturday, June 18th at the library. The weekly programs begin June 21st at 2:00pm and will continue every Tuesday through July 26th. Children, parents, and grandparents are invited to celebrate reading and enjoy books, crafts, live performances, and lots of fun this summer. We give away TWO BICYCLES to the top two youth readers of the summer!
Join us this summer as we explore the theme, “One World, Many Stories” through programs, books, and activities at the Lester Public Library of Rome. The 2011 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool age through middle school age, and adults. We will have weekly crafts, prize drawings, trivia contests, public performances, and more. Here is a preview of our scheduled performances:
NOTE: Location is the Rome Town Hall unless stated otherwise
- Saturday, June 18 - 10am-1pm: Picnic & J Freddie, the Explorer, balloon animals, food, and prizes. NOTE: location is Rome Library
- Tuesday, June 21- 2pm: Magician Jim Mitchell, family fun magic
- Thursday, June 23 - 6pm: TeensRead @ the Library (13 and up)
- Tuesday, June 28 - 2pm: Wendtworks Frisbee Demo, demonstration and participation
- Thursday, June 30 - 6pm: TeensRead @ the Library (13 and up)
- Tuesday, July 5 - 2pm: Drumming Circle, Elmore Lawson
- Thursday, July 7 - 6pm: TeensRead @ the Library (13 and up)
- Tuesday, July 12 - 2pm: Musical Menagerie, Gloria Hays, storytelling with instruments from around the world. NOTE: location is the gazebo at Alpine Village Business Park
- Thursday, July 14 - 6pm: TeensRead @ the Library (13 and up)
- Tuesday, July 19 - 2pm: All American Classics, John Duggleby, sing-alongs and storytelling
TURN IN READING LOGS - Thursday, July 26 - 2pm: Reading Awards Day & Party
All reading records must be turned in by July 19th to be eligible for awards.
REGISTRATION
Registration begins June 21st at our first performance. Children may arrive at 2:00pm to register for prizes and participate in weekly activities; the performance begins at 2:30pm. All programs are FREE OF CHARGE and are held at the Rome Municipal Building with the exception of July 12th (held at the gazebo in Alpine Business Park).
PRESCHOOL READING PROGRAM
For preschoolers who cannot yet read on their own, parents can pledge to read aloud 10 books to their children. Pledge sheets will be available at each weekly program. Feel free to read as many books as you can and set a personal goal beyond the initial pledge.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AGE READING PROGRAM
For readers in 1st through 3rd grades, pledge to read for 100 minutes. Parents and students are required to keep track of their time spent reading. Please feel free to read as many books as you can and set a personal goal beyond the initial pledge.
MIDDLE SCHOOL AGE READING PROGRAM
For readers in 4th, 5th, and 6th grades, pledge to read a minimum of 100 minutes or two (2) 100-page novels. Students are required to keep track of their time spent reading. Please feel free to read as many books as you can and set a personal goal beyond the initial pledge.
TeensREAD SUMMER PROGRAM
Join us for FREE pizza on June 23rd! Students age 13 and older will meet to discuss books of their choice. Fun activities will be planned each week. Your input is needed at the first meeting (June 23rd) to help plan your summer fun at the library. please call 715-325-8990 to reserve your place prior to June 23rd.
ADULT READING PROGRAM
Parents and grandparents, we invite you to promote reading with your children and grandchildren. Sign up for “I’ll Do It, If You Do,” a cooperative effort to encourage reading throughout the family.
All preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
All programs are 60-75 minutes in length.
NOTE: If you need accommodations to attend these programs,
please call 325-8990 two weeks in advance.
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Teen Volunteer Application Form
Teens ages 14 and up can volunteer at the library. Apply to be a teen volunteer here.