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Library launches multiple summer reading programs

The Athens-Clarke County Library is encouraging children and families to “Dig Into Reading!,” this summer with its reading program that rewards children with prizes.

The children’s reading program will run from May 17 to Aug. 6, and children from newborn to age 11 can participate.

As part of the program, the library will host weekly children’s events including storytelling concerts and puppet shows

Children who participate will be offered incentives for reaching different reading goals and can earn a prize for every 10 books or five hours of reading completed.

Children who reach the top reading goal of 50 books or 25 hours of reading will earn a Certificate of Achievement plus a book to keep, sponsored by American Pest Control and Plum Creek Timber Company.

TIAA-Cref, the organization that offers the Path2College 529 Plan, is partnering again for the fourth year to offer one lucky summer reading participant $5,529.

Parents and grandparents of children and teens who are participating in the library’s summer reading program may enter the sweepstakes for every child in the family by visiting www.path2college529.com.

Teen Services has a variety of programs scheduled for the summer for teens ages 11-18, including a “Beneath the Surface” Live Action Role-Play Game full of creepy creatures in June and a Cartooning Workshop with local comic book artist, Kyle Puttkammer, in July.

Teens are also invited to enter the Library’s Art Contest this summer.

Entry forms can be picked up at the Teen Services desk or on the library website. The department will host a Summer Reading Kick-Off party after hours from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, where teens can decorate reading logs, enjoy snacks and play miniature golf.

The Library will also offer a summer reading program for adults from June 3 through July called, “Groundbreaking Reads.”

Visit the Library’s Reference Desk for more information and to sign up starting Wednesday.

Participants who register for the program can turn in an entry form for each book they read for bi-weekly drawings for prizes and a grand prize at the end of the summer.

For more information on these programs, call the Library at (706) 613-3650 or log on to www.athenslibrary.org. The Athens-Clarke County Library is located at 2025 Baxter Street.

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