Current Programs
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Age Group: Children Before Starting Kindergarten
Dates: Ongoing
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten is a program designed to help parents prepare their children for one of life’s big milestones: kindergarten. Research has shown that children get ready to read long before they enter school. An excellent way to get your child ready to learn is to read to them.
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Winter Reading "Book Bingo" 2021
Age Group: All Ages
Dates: January 1 - February 28, 2021
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health, learn a new skill or read more, the Library is hosting a program that may motivate you to do just that! The Metropolitan Library System will kick off Book Bingo, a winter reading challenge for adults, on January 1, 2021.
Past Programs
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Spring into Reading
Age Group: All Ages
Dates: March 15 - April 30, 2020
Keep the momentum going by springing into reading! Take advantage of your time this spring to read for fun and escape. Get the whole family involved and aim to read for at least 20 minutes every day. Read 6 hours between March 15 - April 30 for a chance to win an iPad or a tote bag full of brand new books.
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Summer Reading 2020
Age Group: All Ages
Dates: June 1 - July 31, 2020 (Pre-registration begins on May 15, 2020)
Every summer for more than eighty years, the Metropolitan Library System has offered a Summer Reading program to keep kids and their families reading all summer long. We believe reading is a fundamental skill and a gateway to success in life. Summer Reading is a community tradition that promotes reading for fun and lifelong enrichment. We create a motivational framework for learning for all ages during the summer.