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Summer Reading Reader Instructions

  • Recommended for children who are reading well on their own.
  • Starting the day you pick up this reading log [1], read anything you like — books, magazines, newspapers, even listen to audio books & Playaways.
  • Read a little bit each day.
  • Keep track of how much time you spend reading (you can pick up a reading log at any library location or print it off at the bottom of this page).
  • You can also earn minutes by doing activities listed on the reading log.
  • Limit 5 hours of activities, please.
  • When you’ve read 15 hours, bring this reading log into the Library for a free book of your choice.
  • All finishers will receive an invitation to a party at Whitaker Bank Park (Lexington Legends baseball stadium).
  • Turn in the entry form located on your reading log for a chance to win other prizes. (NOTE: You can’t get prizes the same day you sign-up.)
  • Don’t Forget! Your school required reading will count DOUBLE toward your reading time.
  • All reading logs need to be returned by July 31st, 2011.
  • When you return your completed reading log you can enter to win Prizes! [2]

 

[1]

Download Reading Log [1]

 

Tracking Reading Time

Use a clock, watch, or stopwatch to keep track of your reading time. Fill in
a section on your reading log for each 15 minutes of reading time.
You also can earn minutes by doing activities. See back page for list of
activities and amount of minutes you can earn for each.

 

 

Suggested Activities

  • Earn double minutes for school required reading. For example: 15 minutes of school required reading will count for 30 minutes.
  • Bring a friend to sign-up for Summer Reading - earn 15 minutes.
  • Come to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes. To sign up for the library calendar by e-mail, go to www.lexpublib.org/nextreads [3].
  • Bring a friend to a program at the Library - earn 15 minutes.
  • Read to someone - earn 15 minutes.

 

Summer Reading Events For Kids

You can register to attend an event starting two weeks before it.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party

 [8]Join us to kick off the Summer Reading Program. Fun and activities for all ages. 		Village Branch - Large Meeting Room

Noteworthy Landscape Plants

 [9]Come learn all about proven landscape plant performers for the Bluegrass. These include shrubs and perennials, many native, that have outstanding ornamental attributes and few pest problems. 		Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room

Dinosaur Club

 [10]Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12. 		Village Branch - Small Meeting Room

Little Diggers Storytime

 [11]This story time will allow children to build reading readiness skills through stories, songs, finger plays, rhymes, and games. Children 5 and younger are welcome. 		Village Branch -

Groundbreaking Animals

 [12]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Recommended for ages 5 and up. 		Northside Branch - Large Conference Room

Dinosaur Club

 [13]Come to the Dinosaur Club at the Village Branch to participate in all kinds of fun dinosaur activities! This program will be most enjoyed by children between the ages of 5 and 12. 		Village Branch - Small Meeting Room

Groundbreaking Animals

 [14]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. Registration required. 		Beaumont Branch - Large Conference Room

Something Old, Something New

 [15]Learn about the evolution of customs and traditions surrounding the wedding day. Changes in wedding traditions and customs are viewed as they evolved from the 17th century to present day. 		Tates Creek Branch - Large Conference Room

Groundbreaking Animals

 [16]The Natural History Education company will showcase animals that dig into the ground for their prey. See live animals such as a raccoon, opossum, bobcat and more. 		Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room

I Dig Reading Drop-in Craft

 [17]Drop-in and dig into some fun crafts and activities. 		Eagle Creek Branch - Large Conference Room

 

Summer Reading Book Lists

 

Source URL: http://www.lexpublib.org/page/summer-reading-reader-instructions

Links:
[1] https://www.lexpublib.org/sites/default/files/ReadersLog12.pdf
[2] http://www.lexpublib.org/summer-reading-prizes
[3] http://www.lexpublib.org/nextreads
[4] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?vdt=summer_reading%7Cblock_7
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[6] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?vdt=summer_reading%7Cblock_9
[7] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?vdt=summer_reading%7Cblock_10
[8] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/summer-reading-kickoff-party/2013-06-01
[9] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/noteworthy-landscape-plants/2013-06-03
[10] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/dinosaur-club/2013-06-03
[11] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/little-diggers-storytime/2013-06-06
[12] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10
[13] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/dinosaur-club/2013-06-10
[14] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10-0
[15] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/something-old-something-new/2013-06-10
[16] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/groundbreaking-animals/2013-06-10-1
[17] http://www.lexpublib.org/event/i-dig-reading-drop-in-craft/2013-06-04
[18] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?page=1
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[23] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?page=6
[24] http://www.lexpublib.org/print/54192?page=7
[25] http://www.lexpublib.org/school-summer-reading-lists
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