WHAT IS THE SUMMER
READING PROGRAM?
The Summer Reading Program is a service provided to the children
to encourage them to read during the summer. It is a program
that lasts for seven-weeks. We ask you to read six-weeks with
a final party the 7th week. The Summer Reading Program is solely
supported from donations.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
IN THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM?
The Summer Reading Program is geared for Preschool to the eighth
grade. You can join at anytime.
WHAT IS REQUIRED
OF THE PATRON?
We ask you as a participant to read up to 480 minutes. That
is 15 minutes a day for 32 days. You may read library books,
personal books, magazines, newspapers, anything. Keep track
of your minutes and add them to your reading log. All logs need
to be turned in by Saturday July 19,2003 1:00 pm. We ask that
you do not leave your children unattended, as we are limited
with staff and volunteers.
IS THIS A CONTEST?
This is not a contest. There will not be awards given for the
most minutes read. However, throughout the program on Wednesdays
we do give out freebies. Free bees can be coupons for the book
sale, book bags, pencils, or free admittance to the city swimming
pool. In the past we have been able to give gift certificates
to Wal-Mart for those who have completed the program. If funds
are available we will continue this.
HOW CAN I GET A
LIBRARY CARD?
If you would like to checkout books and materials
you must have a valid library card. To make sure you have a
valid library card please feel free to call or come by and ask.
If you need to apply for a library card there may be a $10.00
fee if you live outside the Cleveland city limits. This fee
may apply even if you have a Cleveland Address. This fee covers
your entire household for one year of use. If you live inside
the Cleveland city limits there is not a fee. The first time
you apply for a library card you need to bring a picture I.
D. and proof of address. There will be a desk at the entrance
to answer all questions regarding a library card. They will
also handle any membership renewals and initial applications
for the library card.
WHAT CAN I DO TO
HELP?
The Summer Reading Program is funded partially by the City of
Cleveland and on donations to the library. We can always use
volunteers and we always need donations. Suggestions are in
need as wd
CAN GROUPS JOIN
THE
SUMMER READING
PROGRAM?
The Summer Reading Program can handle groups. Most are from
local daycare's. We ask that you identify yourself as a group
and we will provide you with a certain color log. This helps
our volunteers keep track of the group as a whole. The Library
would like to thank all of our contributors and volunteers that
help make the summer reading program a success. If you have
any questions or would like to volunteer please feel free to
call us.
SPY GEAR
The Austin Memorial Library will provide you with a picture
ID. This picture ID should be worn at all times during the program.
On July 23 we ask that you come dressed as a secret agent.
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