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Summer 2013: "Dig Into Reading!"

Registration for the Summer Reading Club begins on Monday, June 17 at 9:30 AM in the Children’s Room.  Non-residents can register beginning Monday, July 1 at 9:30 AM. 

Wednesday night at 7:00 PM is Family Night at the Library.  Programs are for children ages 2½-5 and their families. (See the Calendar of Events.)  Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders. Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis. Tickets will be distributed in the Children’s Room.

Little Diggers Read-to-Me Club

• For children ages 2½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2013).
• Registration from Monday, June 17 at 9:30 AM through Monday, August 5 at 9:00 PM.
• Special Needs children are welcome with an adult.

Tuesday morning programs for children ages 2½-5 (not entering kindergarten in Fall 2013) and an adult. 

• Registration is required on EventKeeper.
• Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders.
• Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis.

The Explorers Dig Into Reading Club

• For children entering Grades K-5 in Fall 2013.
• Registration from Monday, June 17 at 9:30 AM through Tuesday, August 6 at 5:00 PM.
• Special Needs children are welcome with an adult.

Tuesday afternoon programs for children Grades K-5 in Fall 2013.

• Registration is required on EventKeeper.
• Priority is given to Garden City Public Library cardholders.
• Non-residents will be accommodated on a space-available basis.

10 Reasons to Join the Summer Reading Club:

1. Summer Reading Clubs promote reading for enjoyment.
2. Summer Reading Clubs encourage parents to read to their children.
3. Summer Reading Clubs may be the only non-sport activity available to children.
4. Toddlers respond to the sound of language.
5. Toddlers and preschoolers get the opportunity to hear wonderful stories for the first time.
6. Reading sharpens minds.
7. The program is open to all children regardless of their reading level.
8. Reading as few as four to five books over the summer can keep elementary-school students’ skills from slipping.
9. It keeps minds stimulated over the summer.
10. Summer Reading Clubs are fun for children who are reluctant readers.

Check for our flyers in the Children’s Room for more information about the Summer Reading Club.