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Join the Summer Reading Program –<\/p>\n

Books, Prizes, Performers, Crafts and More!<\/p>\n

Registration begins on Monday, June 8th, 2026. Read whatever you want, and keep track of your hours. For every hour you read, kids enter their names in drawings for great prizes. Very young children can have their books read to them.<\/p>\n

Reading records will be due Monday, August 3rd at Noon. We will have a ice cream social at the end of the program for all participants.<\/p>\n

At the end of the program, all readers and their families will be invited to the library for a Free Awards Program.<\/p>\n

Check out all the fun this summer!<\/p>\n

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We are offering the 1000 Books before Kindergarten program. Keep track of the books you read to your child on the log we provide. Get a sticker on the adorable zoo-themed chart for every 100 books you read. <\/strong><\/p>\n

There will be prizes along the way and a book bag to get you started. Visit the library to get your packet today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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