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CARRABASSETT VALLEY — Signups for Carrabassett Valley Public Library’s summer reading program begins Wednesday, June 26.
The first 20 to sign up get a free voucher to a Portland Sea Dogs baseball game. CV Library members must be present with their children to pick up a backpack, free book, reading log and bookmark while supplies last.
The library will offer four weekly DIY projects available to guests anytime during each particular week, Thursday through Saturday, to meet the needs of campers, toddlers and travelers.Weekly projects are:
July 11 — Sun Craft
July 18 — Galaxy Playdo
July 25 — Asteroid Toss
Aug. 1 — Edible Constellations
Aug. 15 — Ice cream Social from 4 to 5 p.m.
The library has a large selection of children’s books, including board books, early readers, picture books, juvenile chapter books and young adult books for all reading levels; everyone gets a free library membership at the CV Public Library.
There will also be a story walk set up on the patio out back –“Miss Maple’s Seeds,” pictures and story by Eliza Wheeler.
Traditionally, summer reading programs are designed to encourage elementary-aged children to keep reading during summer vacation. Preventing the “summer slide” continues to be the main objective of summer reading programs.
For many families with elementary-aged children, the public library is the only community space available during the summer months where they can access free educational and cultural enrichment activities and programs. The benefits of summer reading programming for children:
* Children are motivated to read.
* Children develop positive attitudes about reading, books, and the library.
* Children maintain their reading skills during summer vacation.
* Children have access to experiences that further their sense of discovery.
* Children have access to experiences through which they can learn to work cooperatively.
Summer Library Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, (Closed Thursday, July 4).
Call 207-237-3535 for more information.
