The Wichita Public Library’s Summer Reading Program is back from May 25th through August 1st.
This year’s theme, ‘All Together Now,’ emphasizes the importance of community and bringing people together. Toddlers, kids, teens, and adults are invited to read books, participate in educational programs and activities, and win prizes.
The Summer Reading Program combats learning loss during time away from school, especially during the summer break.
Pre-registration for the Summer Reading Program begins May 1st. Once the program begins on May 25th, participants can pick up supplies from any Wichita Public Library location. Prizes can be picked up on June 27th. The last day of Summer Reading is August 1st.
This year, the Library will offer four levels of participation:
- Pre-Readers (birth-preschoolers) encourages caregivers to pick up a timed reading record with tracking stickers to see how often they can read together.
- Kids Read (kindergarten-fifth grade) lets kids set their own reading goals using a new badge book to track progress.
- Teens Read (sixth-twelfth grade) lets teens track their own reading goals with a customizable journal.
- Adult Summer Reading (ages 18+) encourages adult to use the Beanstack app and play bingo to earn a free slice of pizza (or other food) from a local restaurant while supplies last. Black outs on the bingo card gives adults entry into a grand prize drawing – two free dinner/show tickets to Mosley Street Melodrama.
Aside from the traditional reading program, there is a full schedule of activities for kids and teens at most locations, including a series of musicians and performers. For a complete schedule of activities and more information about the program, visit wichitalibrary.org/summerreading.
***Note: The Westlink Branch Library will operate out of a temporary location for 12-14 months beginning May 22nd due to construction at the branch. If you use the Westlink Branch, visit 7011 W. Central, Suite 205 (Central and Ridge). More info about this project is available at wichitalibrary.org/westlinkremodel.
