Thanks to the continuing generosity of the ECCT, all four WLS libraries are once again offering FREE summer reading programmes. There are three:
1. For pre-schoolers and school children in Y1-6 – Summer Reading Programme
In this programme children ‘report in’ on a book they have read, no more than twice a week for a maximum of five times. At each report-in the children will get incentives ranging from a book bag to snap bands and ancient civilization kits (you’ll have to participate to find out what that last one is!). Children who complete four or more reports will be eligible to attend the Finale event, which will be held towards the end of January. There are still a few spaces left on this programme at Featherston and Martinborough libraries.
2. For school childlren in Y7&8 – SR Plus
In this programme children are given a booklet with a variety of review formats. For each book they read they complete one review. Once three review pages have been filled out, the child can choose a new-release book from the selection available (and be assured they are great books). Children can ‘earn’ up to four books across the duration of the programme. There are still a few places on this programme at the Greytown and Carterton libraries.
3. For students at college and beyond, aged up to 18 – Read Plus
In this programme the young people also get a review booklet and complete a review for each book they read. For every three books read and reviewed, they may choose a new-release book from our YA selection. Students can ‘earn’ up to six books across the duration of the programme. There are still a few places available on this programme at all libraries.
There will be a Finale event for participants in SR Plus and Read Plus too – last year’s quiz event was such fun that we may do something similar, but we are still planning.
Report-ins and reviews have begun, so if you want to take up one of the remaining spaces, don’t delay!
- Ed
