Kid's Summer Reading Programs start this Monday!

Summer Reading Programs for kids from 5 years old and up start this Monday, June 25 and run through Friday, August 10. Reading Quest is this year’s theme for the Children’s Summer Reading Program which is for kids ages 5-12. The program is designed to encourage children to make reading an important part of their summer activities, and is complete with minstrels, castles, and dragons.

Sign-up begins Monday, June 25 and continues throughout the summer. Dover Public Library cardholders (including non-resident borrowers) are welcome to join in the fun. Children must come to the library in person to register and receive their booklets or folders in which to record the books they read. Don’t miss all the fun. Call the Children’s Room for more information at 516-6052.

For older kids the library has the Teen Summer Reading Program. This year’s teen reading program also starts on June 25th and runs through August 10th, but sign ups are welcome any time during the summer. Participants who complete at least one level of the program, out of a possible four, will qualify for the Grand Prize: a 4G iPod Nano.

To reach each level of the program, participants must do one of three things: read for an accumulated total of 5 hours, complete a “Book Review” tag for a book read, or create a piece of art inspired from something read. Each time a level is completed, teens can dip into our prize box, which is filled with gift certificates, books, and merchandise from local businesses (limit 4 prizes per participant). Call the library at 516-6082 for more information.