2011 Summer Reading Club Is a Success Thanks to Generous Donors
This year's Summer Reading Club is not just a memory, but a successful summer of fun and learning which helped kids and teens throughout Mahoning County keep up with their reading skills over the summer break from school. The Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County would like to thank its generous donors for their help in creating another successful summer of reading.
Some 4,267 children registered for this year’s program entitled, “One World, Many Stories.” They read for 34,955 hours! Seventy-nine babies and toddlers, ages 0-2 years, participated, as well.
Almost 700 teens had fun with their program, “Eat, Sleep, Read (Eating and Sleeping Optional).” Of these, 280completed 12 hours of reading!
Each year, the Library’s Summer Reading Club attracts thousands of children from throughout Mahoning County. And even though they may not be aware of it, their participation in the Library’s Summer Reading Club will help them keep up their reading skills over the summer break and return to school more prepared.
Donors include: The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley’s Kennedy Family Fund; Dollar General; Library staff; Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County; Friends of the Library – Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland and Sebring Branch Libraries; PNC Foundation; Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Youngstown; Ruth Bowers Fund for Youth Programs and Services; Sam’s Club; Walmart; Shari DellaPenna. Coupons are provided by Camelot Lanes, Chili’s, Eat ‘n Park, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Skate Zone, Taco Bell, and Master Park.
The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley, which contributed $7,500 to the summer program, is operated exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes which effectively assist and promote the well-being of the residents of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties. Information about the Foundation can be found at www.cfmv.org.
Kick Off Summer Reading with the Madcap Puppets, "Jack and the Gentle Giant" - Madcap Puppets gave a special presentation at four libraries this summer. “With a little help from his talking beanstalk, old Jack and his sons must tame the most despicable giant of them all.” Stories included The Stone Giant, The Heartless Giant, and the Brave Little Tailor. Fun for the whole family! Refreshments were served.
The Madcap Puppet Theatre, based in Cincinnati, is nationally recognized for its original children’s theatre productions. Madcap brings to children art which enhances their education with life-enriching performances drawn from world literature and cultures. The giant, lovable Madcap Puppets perform around the country. www.madcappuppets.com
Austintown, 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Poland, 2 p.m., Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Newport, 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Boardman, 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Registration began June 1 for “One World, Many Stories,” the Summer Reading Club at the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County. The fun kicked off June 21 and 22 with a presentation by the Madcap Puppet Theatre, a giant-puppet theatre from Cincinnati.
Children will receive a choice of coupon for the first two and four hours they read.
After the first eight hours, they received a "World" Beach Ball.
For every four hours read, children were eligible for a prize drawing.
At registration, children received a Mahoning Valley Scrappers game voucher just for signing up.
Parents, having fun isn’t just for the older kids! Get your babies’ brains going, too, with our Baby Brilliant Summer Reading Program. Parents can participate with their babies and learn early literacy techniques. For participation, they can earn a choice of a "World" Beach Ball or a Library Bag.
For Teens in Grades 7-12
First 4 hours read – get a choice of coupon*.
For 12 hours read – get a choice of coupon*.
For 12 hours read – get an entry to win an XBox 360, a Flip video camera, an eReader, a MP3 video player or a gift card!
READ – books, magazines, eBooks & graphic novels.
LISTEN TO – Audio eBooks, books on cassette or books on CD. Read for yourself or to someone else. IT ALL COUNTS!
A celebration of all things magical just before the release of the final Harry Potter movie! Teens enjoyed food, games, prizes and crafts, and even hunt for horcruxes! Fpr teens in grades 7 - 12. Poland, 6:30 p.m., Friday, July 8, 2011
*while supplies last
Many generous donors help make the Library’s Summer Reading Club a success: Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley; Dollar General; Friends of the Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County; Friends of the Library – Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Poland and Sebring Branch Libraries; PNC Foundation; Rotary Clubs of Austintown, Boardman, Canfield, Youngstown; Ruth Bowers Fund for Youth Programs and Services; Sam’s Club; Walmart; Shari DellaPenna. Coupons are provided by Camelot Lanes, Chili’s, Eat ‘n Park, Mahoning Valley Scrappers, Skate Zone, Taco Bell. Prizes are provided by Library staff and Master Park.