Catch the Reading Bug
About the Washington County Libraries’ Summer Reading Programs
Catch the Reading Bug! Summer Reading 2008
Why?
Throughout the long days of summer Washington County libraries offer hundreds of activities to educate and entertain kids. Research has shown that children who continue reading during the summer do better in school. Our Summer Reading programs are structured to encourage toddlers, children and teens to read throughout the summer. The programs foster a love of books and reading and are a lot of fun.
We all want our kids to grow into healthy, caring, responsible adults. Summer Reading programs provide benefits like constructive use of time, building and strengthening relationships with both peers and adults in their community, and developing a positive identity and value system. And those benefits aren’t even the best part! Kids have a chance to engage with pleasure reading and all types of literacy in a fun, self-motivated environment outside of the classroom. There’s no better way to become a lifelong learner than to discover that the library has something for your personal interests, not just class assignments!
More about Summer Reading:
- how babies, toddlers & pre-readers benefit from Summer Reading
- how children who already read benefit from Summer Reading
- Community Closeup on Summer Reading for Kids (video, 12:04)
- how teens benefit from Summer Reading
- Community Closeup on Summer Reading for Teens (video, 9:31)
Is there a charge for any of these activities?
No, the Summer Reading Program and all associated activities are provided free of charge to participants due in a large part to generous sponsors. We do, however ask that children and young adults sign up at ONLY one library for the reading program so that we have enough prizes for everyone who completes their reading goals.
Who sponsors the Summer Reading Program?
There are many countywide sponsors of the 2007 Summer Reading Program. They are listed on your screen. This year funding and in-kind support for the summer reading program has been provided: Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle’s Restaurant, Oaks Amusement Park, The Standard, The Oregonian, Portland’s The CW 32, Wells Fargo, PGE, El Hispanic News, KUIK 1360 AM Radio, Alpha Graphics, Comcast, Trail Blazers, Round Table Pizza, and by a Ready to Read grant from the Oregon State Library. In addition, many community businesses and civic groups frequently contribute to their local library summer program.
