Summer is finally here, and it’s time to channel your summer vibes and make a big splash by signing up for the 2022 Summer Reading Program: Oceans of Possibilities at the Shelby County Public Library to inspire children and teens to begin imagining all the opportunities and possibilities they have ahead of them as they dive into books and summer!

HOW TO SIGN-UP FOR THE PROGRAM

It’s super easy! Stop by the main circulation desk to simply fill out a registration card to sign-up children and teens for this year’s program. Sign-ups will begin on May 26th, the day after school ends.

SETTING YOUR OWN READING GOAL

This year, we are challenging children, teens, and their families to set their own reading goals together throughout the entire summer. Think you can read for over 500 minutes? Or read over 2,000 pages? Or even every day throughout the summer? Why not try? We know that whatever goal you set as a family or for yourself, we know everyone can blow their goal right out of the water! Here are some tips to help you select a goal:

• Set a minimum amount of minutes to read a day starting June 1st – July 23rd
• Set a goal to reach a specific number of pages to read for the entire summer
• Set a number of books to read a week throughout June and July

What other goals can you come up with?

PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS

COMPLETING THE PROGRAM

Once children and teens meet their own goals for the entire Summer Reading Program, they have officially completed the program! For diving into books and reaching their goal, stop by the Library to pick out a free book after the Library opens again in August!

STAY AFLOAT WITH WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE LIBRARY THIS SUMMER: PROGRAMS, UPDATES, AND CANCELATIONS

Just check out our website at www.scplibrary.net  and follow our social media platforms (SCPLibraryKY) to check out our Summer Reading Program line-up with dates and information. We are even sharing links to ocean education resources, recommending oceanic reads, and special holidays to celebrate the conservation of the ocean and its wildlife this summer, ensuring each reader can become their very own ocean explorer. Due to inclement weather and renovations happening throughout the building, some programs may be canceled with short notice. The Library wants to ensure the programs can accommodate and follow all safety regulations while hosting a memorable summer experience.