Dive into summer reading!
All Branches
"Make a splash – READ!" is the theme of the North Olympic Library System’s 2010 summer reading program. This annual program encourages kids to continue reading during summer when school is out by offering free events and prizes. Beginning Monday, June 21st and ending August 7, children throughout Clallam County are invited to sign up for the program at any of the four North Olympic Libraries: Port Angeles, Clallam Bay, Forks, and Sequim.
Did you know that, in what is called the "summer slide," children who do not read over the summer can lose up to a month of learning from the previous year? According to the New York State Library, children who read six books during the summer have a greater likelihood of retaining the level of proficiency they achieved in the previous year. NOLS’ summer reading program gives children and teens a positive experience with books and reading and increases their awareness of the library as a resource for information. And it’s lots of fun, too!
When: June 21-August 7th
Who: Children ages 0-12 in Clallam County
Where: Any North Olympic Library System Library (Forks, Clallam Bay, Sequim, Port Angeles)
To get a prize:
- Read (or be read to) for three hours.
- Complete a summer reading activity.
- Color in a circle and stop at the Library for a prize.
- Complete 15 hours of reading and five activities to be entered into a grand prize drawing.
Cost? Free! Find out more.
Summer Events
The Port Angeles Main Library
Toddler Dance Party
For toddlers and preschoolers ages 1-5
Get your groove on while singing and dancing at the library’s toddler dance party series. Did you know that music and movement help toddlers prepare to be better readers?
At 10:15am on the last three Fridays in July: July 16, 23 and 30th
Sequim Branch Library
Pajama Storytime
Put on your pajamas and head to the Sequim Library for evening storytimes this summer.
On Thursday July 8, August 19 and September 9 at 6:30 pm the library will be offering pajama storytimes for families.
Feel free to wear your favorite PJs, slippers, and robes and bring that soft blanket or favorite toy to snuggle with while you listen.
For more information call the Library at 360.683.1161 or email Branch Manager Lauren Dahlgren .
Forks Branch Library
Time With Tally -
Paws Awhile and Read
Children age 5 and up are invited to snuggle up with a good book alongside International Therapy Dog Tally and read or be read to. Tally and her handler Sherry Schaaf will be at the library on:
July 6th – 1 to 3pm
August 26th – 1 to 3pm
Revised date
Clallam Bay Branch Library
Pajama Storytime
Come join the fun! Wear your pajamas and bring a favorite toy to snuggle with while you listen to some of your favorite books. Refreshments are provided. June 23, 2010, 6pm at the Clallam Bay Branch.