Frankfort Community Public Library and the branches in Michigantown, Rossville, and Mulberry announce the kick-off of our annual Summer Reading Program (SRP): Tails and Tales. The Summer Reading Program promotes literacy with several events and prizes available to community members of all ages.
A main goal of the Summer Reading Program is to prevent summer learning loss. Research shows that, “by the summer after seventh grade, students lose on average 35% of their school-year gains in reading… and… 50% of their school-year gains in math” (Kuhfield, M., NWEA, 2018). We care about the education and entertainment needs of all our community members and that is why each year we work to create quality programming and incentives especially for summertime.
The theme of our SRP this year is “Tails and Tales” and we will be celebrating with pets, zoo animals, birds, and, of course, many wonderful stories. Events begin on June 7 and everyone ages birth–adult are invited to participate. A library card is not required to join the fun and the programs are free. We are partnered with several local businesses in order to offer prizes throughout the summer. Prize entries are earned by checking out books, attending programs (Virtual or Live), and submitting a book review. We are even giving away two grand prizes: brand-new tablets! Here are a few important dates to remember:
- May 24- Registration for Summer Reading programming opens. Visit myfcpl.org/calendar to see what programs we are offering this year and register.
- June 5, 1:00-3:00 p.m.- Meet & Greet at the T.P.A. Park Petting Zoo
- June 7, 10:30 a.m.- Learn about Dog Safety
- July 31, 1:00-3:00- Wizarding Party
The Summer Reading Program is made possible in part by the support of our many sponsors, Frankfort Arni’s, Creekside Music, Dairy Queen, Ellis Jewelers, Frankfort Nutrition and Wellness, Graphic’s Guardian, Greek’s Pizzeria, HalleluYah Way, Heather’s Flowers, Johnny’s V’s & Main Street Grille, Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant, Schultz Grocery, Slabby’s Food and Freedom, Frankfort Walmart, Red Barn Theatre Tickets, ProByte, Booker Bar & Grill, BCS Boutique and Bales Consulting Service, Michigantown MaraMart, Dairy Queen of Lafayette, Tropicanoe Cove, Monster Mini Golf, Browny’s Pizza King, Prophet’s Town State Park, Mulberry Telecommunication, Mulberry Utility Company, South Fork Pub, Pizza King, Streamline Design, Rossville Lion’s Club.
To stay up to date on Summer Reading news follow our event page at www.myfcpl.org/summer-reading-2021. For more information, or to support Summer Reading at the library, please contact Rachel Milburn (765)654-8746 or email at [email protected].