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#86: Summer Reading Programs

School's may be closed, but parents can help keep their kids' reading skills sharp with programs at the public library.

Event: Youth Summer Reading Programs

Where:

When: Throughout July and August (starts July 5)

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About: Students across West Islip have put to bed the 2010-2011 school year. But for parents looking to help their children keep their reading skills sharp during summer vacation, the public library offers Summer Reading Programs for youngsters of all ages.

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The “It’s a Small World” read-to-me club is open to kids ages 2 ½ to those entering Kindergarten this September. Beginning Tuesday, July 5, parents may pick up a reading log and completed logs need to be returned by Thursday, August 11. Children completing the program will receive a certificate, library invitation and a small plush prize.

The reading club for students entering grades 1-6 also begins July 5. Students must begin reporting by July 25 and the final day to report is August 11. A minimum of six books must be read. Check with the library for reporting times.

The Young Adult Summer Reading Program is open to students entering grades 7 through 12 in September, also begins July 5. When registered, each teen participant will receive a packet that will include 20 raffle tickets and a reading activity chart.

For more information on the youth summer reading programs, call the West Islip Public Library at 661-7080 or visit the library’s website.

Check back with West Islip Patch every other Tuesday for a tip on what to do in West Islip. Have a suggestion for this column? Send it to Greg Sleter at gregory.sleter@patch.com.


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