For immediate release May 20, 2016.
Summer Reading Program Exercises Minds.
Douglas County Libraries (DCL) kicks off its Summer Reading Program (SRP) at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 4, at all seven DCL locations. The annual SRP encourages kids and teens to exercise their minds during the summer, strengthening reading skills and building literacy.
Kickoff parties for Team DCL’s sports-themed SRP will be held at all DCL locations from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Party activities include arts and crafts, games, photo ops, and themed Storytimes.
Kids 12 and under are challenged to read for 720 minutes by July 31 and/or participate in predetermined alternate activities, with prizes awarded for finishing the challenge. Teens and adults who read for 900 minutes are entered into a drawing for one of 62 gift card prizes worth $25 each, and can enter a photo contest for a chance to win a $100 gift card.
DCL is offering several free entertainment events at all library branches throughout June and July. Karate Denver’s Kickin’ It! program tests kids’ speed and agility, and Nature’s Educators presents a “wild” program featuring animal guests to help kids discover nature’s amazing athletes. Other programs include the entertainment of magic to engage the mind, as well as Minecraft tips and tricks. For more details, visit DouglasCountyLibraries.org/Team-DCL.