Last Week of Summer Reading!

Hello Readers!

This is just a reminder to everyone that Saturday, August 7 is the last day of the Sun Prairie Public Library's Summer Reading Program. This is the last day for kids to check in and get prizes for either the kid's blue reading booklet, extra challenge booklet, or the infant and toddler booklets. Make sure that you get reading and visit the library as soon as possible!

Also remember that our pool party for those readers who finish their blue reading booklets or infants and toddlers who finish their yellow booklets will also take place on August 7 at 6:00. All children must have a pass in order to attend the pool party - no exceptions! If you want to attend the pool party, make sure that you finish your booklet and check in at the library before we close on August 7. Children cannot come as guests of those who have earned their pool passes - this is reserved for parents or adult chaperones only!

August 7 is also the last day of the teen reading program. This is the last day to drop off reading raffle tickets, extra challenge booklets, and writing contest entries. The drawing for prizes will take pace sometime during the week following August 7, and all winners will be notified by phone when it is time to pick up their prizes.

We look forward to seeing you all at the library! Happy reading. -Ms. Sandy

What Has Everyone Been Reading?

Two weeks remain in our Summer Library Program. Wow, the summer has flown by! Throughout the months of June and July the staff at the Children's desk has talked with hundreds of kids about the different books that they have read. Here are just a handful of the books that we've seen written down in kids' blue booklets:

What have you or your children been reading this summer? Share some of your favorites here in the comments.

Remember, the last day of the Summer Library Program is August 7. Make sure you visit the library soon to collect your prizes before the program ends! -Ms. Sandy

Extra Challenge

More than 60 kids have already finished their blue reading booklets and earned a pass to the pool party. And I can tell that there will be plenty of other kids who will complete their booklets as the summer goes on - over 600 kids have already gotten a start on their reading and have checked in at least once. Wow! Great job, everyone!

If you've finished your reading booklet you may have decided to try the Extra Challenge. With this booklet we test your reading skills by asking you to read specific kinds of books. Each challenge you complete earns you an entry into a raffle for a chance to win Summer Reading Program t-shirts, and you can also earn free books at the five and ten challenge marks.

This year our Extra Challenge has changed just a little bit - we now have one challenge geared for younger readers 2nd grade and younger, and another for older readers 3rd grade and older. This means that the challenges are even more age-appropriate than before.

There's still plenty of time to finish your blue reading booklets and begin the Extra Challenge. Stop by the library today with your booklet to pick up your prizes for the reading you've done so far.

Happy Reading! -Ms. Sandy

Summer Splash Reading Lists

This year the theme of the Summer Library Program is "Get a Splash: Read!" Get into the spirit of this theme by checking out our Summer Splash book lists! Check them out online here:

2nd Grade and Younger

3rd Grade and Older

There are lots of great water-themed books to be found on this list so be sure to take a look! Those of you interested in completing the Extra Challenge should pay special attention - reading a book off of one of these lists is one of this year's challenges for both age groups. Just make sure that the book you read for the challenge is off of the correct list for your age/grade.

Happy Reading! -Ms. Sandy

Prizes Are Here!

Today is the first day to collect prizes for your summer reading! If you have one or more sections of your booklet completed, make sure that your parents have initialed your booklet and stop by any time the library is open to get it stamped and recieve your prize. Remember, you must complete all sections of the blue booklet in order.

Teens, today is the first day to drop off your reading raffle tickets. Grab some in the teen section of the library, fill one out for each book you read this summer, and then drop them in the drop box at any time.

The last day to collect prizes for any Summer Library Program is Saturday, August 7.

Don't have a reading booklet yet? You can still sign up for the reading program at the Children's Desk anytime while the program is going on.

Happy Reading!

Summer Reading Is Here!

Make a Splash!



Today's the day! June 9th is the first day to register for our Summer Library Program. Can't make it in to the library today? No problem! You can sign up to participate in the program anytime this summer, so come in when it's convenient for you. If you haven't seen it yet, here are links to more information on the programs for kids and teens.

We have a program geared for kids (and adults!) of all ages. Kids between age 2 and grade 6 will recieve a reading booklet. Inside this booklet you can choose to keep track of either the number of different books that you read or the amount of time you spend reading - your choice! Recieve prizes for the reading that you do by completing sections of the booklet. The grand prize is a pass to our pool party at the end of the summer. And if you get that finished there's an extra challenge waiting for you with the chance to win free books or maybe even a t-shirt.

Babies and very young toddlers under the age of 2 are welcome to participate in our Baby and Toddler program. These youngest library users will work with parents to earn free board books by completing activities geared just for them.

Teens have their very own program too! No registration required. Instead, swing by the teen section of the library to pick up reading raffle tickets. Fill one out for every age-appropriate book that you read this summer and drop it in the box in the teen area. Everyone who enters will win a prize, but those who read more and drop off more raffle tickets will have a shot at the better prizes. And for those teens interested in going the extra mile, we've got an extra challenge for you too.

Stop by the library and watch this space for more information about our other special events this summer. We'll have a number of performers, crafts, and storytimes for you to participate in.