Robey Memorial Library to host Summer Reading Program in July
Robey Memorial Library’s “Reading Colors Your World” Summer Reading Program began Monday, July 5 and runs through Saturday, July 31. Activities include Reading Challenges with prizes for all ages, Kids and Teens Grab and Go Activity Bags, craft events and fine forgiveness.
Kids ages Infant through completing Sixth Grade
Four-Week Reading Challenge - Register at the front desk, pick up or print from the library website a Challenge Card that features reading and activity challenges. Earn prizes and books by completing the tasks assigned to the squares. The more participation, the more prizes received. Participants can display a “Library Champion” sign in their yard. Watch for these around town.
Grab and Go Activity Bags - Features fun, challenging projects to create at home.
Summer Explorers Series - Summer Explorers continues into July and August on bi-weekly Wednesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join in the messy fun with the following projects:
• July 14: Suncatchers - Make a unique, colorful suncatcher using Sharpies and rubbing alcohol
• July 28: Paper Mache (Part 1 of 2) - Create a paper mache design of own choice. The piece may be left at the library to dry and complete in Part 2 of the program
• August 11: Paper Mache (Part 2 of 2) - Finish the paper mache creation with paint.
Story Walk at the Allamakee County Fair - Wednesday, July 21-Sunday, July 25: Robey Memorial Library will be hosting a Story Walk featuring the children’s book “The Curious Garden” by Peter Brown. Families and children are encouraged to read the book by walking from page to page as they stroll the fairgrounds. The starting point of the Story Walk is at the Grain Bin Gazebo and ends at the Fair Office.
Teens: Completed
Seventh-12th Grades
Four-Week Reading Challenge - Register at the front desk, pick up or print from the library website a Reading Challenge Brochure. Earn prizes and books by completing reading minutes and literary quests. The more participation, the more prizes earned.
Teen Book Club - Teenagers are encouraged to participate in Teen Book club in July and August. Join the discussion of “Marcus Vega doesn’t speak Spanish” by Pablo Cartaya July 7 and 21 at 10:30 a.m. August 4 and 18 the group will be discussing “The inheritance games” by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. Snacks will be provided.
Fine Forgiveness - For those who participate in one of Robey Memorial Library’s Reading Programs. Children and Teens who register for the Summer Reading Challenge July 5-31 can have their overdue fines forgiven. Adults who read at least one book for the 2021 Adult Reading Challenge before July 31 can have their overdue fines forgiven. All should be sure to remind the library staff of their participation in the programs. Fine Forgiveness does not include lost or damaged items on a library account.
