Readers of all ages will explore things underground and beneath the surface, and discover groundbreaking reads this summer with Manhattan Public Library’s “Dig Into Reading” program. Summer reading begins with a kickoff party at the library on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This year’s party will be indoors, so no one will have to worry about hot, cold, or stormy weather!
The 2013 Summer Reading Program is open to people of all ages, from babies to adults, with programs, prize drawings, story hours, reading clubs, and more. Registration for “Dig Into Reading” begins on May 20th, and participation in all events and programs is free. Programs and reading logs will begin June 1 and last until July 31. For more information, call the library at (785) 776-4741 or visit the website at www.manhattan.lib.ks.us.
“Summer is our favorite time of year. Our goal is for kids to emerge excited about books and reading every day. We see kids and families that we don’t see much during the school year, and people are coming in to get library cards, use computers and check out all sorts of materials in addition to joining our summer programs. I love to see our library buzzing with people who are excited to be here” says Children’s Department Manager Jennifer Adams.
Last year more than 3,000 people participated in summer reading and together logged 1,000,000 minutes of reading. Programs like Baby Rhyme Time, Teen Gaming, the Digging Detectives Club, and many more are offered every day of the week and everyone in the community is invited to participate.
Readers can earn gift certificates or win prizes donated by local businesses and organizations. The library would like to thank these sponsors: Applebees, Bed Bath & Beyond, Chili’s, The Dusty Bookshelf, Flint Hills Discovery Center, Freddy’s, The Greater Manhattan Community Foundation, Hibachi Hut, Manhattan Library Association, North Central Kansas Reading Association, Panera Bread, Papa Murphy’s, Pediatric Associates, Pizza Hut, Purple Swirl, Texas Roadhouse, Varsity Donuts, Vista Drive-In, and Wal-Mart.
For more information, visit Manhattan Public Library at 629 Poyntz Avenue, call (785) 776-4741, or visit the library’s website at www.manhattan.lib.ks.us. Find Manhattan Public Library on Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Foursquare.
