Johnson County Library
Summer Reading Clubs end Aug. 7

The 2010 summer reading clubs at Johnson County Library are in full swing and run through Saturday, Aug. 7. Reading logs can be turned in at any library locations now and are due by Aug. 7. This year, readers and listeners of all ages are encouraged to dive into the exciting world of books by keeping a log of books read and heard, playing “Splash Bingo,” participating in online book sharing or by simply attending library programs throughout the summer.

The theme for kids birth to age ten is Make A Splash Read! Ages 10-13 may participate in Make Waves@ Your Library, and teens ages 13 to 19 can participate in Make Waves with goodreads® (an online reading program). Reading logs will be available at all Johnson County Library locations or may be printed from the Library’s summer reading website, www.jocolibrary.org/summerreading.

Summer reading program participants set their own goals for summer reading, record their books on their reading logs, and return the logs to the library by Aug. 7. Preschoolers can listen to books read by their friends or family members. School-aged children will be encouraged to read at least six books of their choice on their own since research shows that reading at least six books during the summer will help them retain their reading skills. Teens may set their own goals to read their favorite books or magazines and those ages 13-19 may log their progress online through www.goodreads.com, share reviews and enter online contests. Children of all ages may also listen to books-on tape, CD or the downloadable books found on the library’s website.

Each participant who submits their reading log by Aug. 7 will receive a free paperback book. There will also be weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. The summer reading clubs are supported by a generous donation from the Friends of the Johnson County Library.

For more information about Johnson County Library summer programs visit the library’s web site: www.jocolibrary.org/summerreading or pick up an activity calendar any Johnson County Library location.