News Summary
Live Oak Public Libraries will launch a Summer Reading Challenge with six block parties across Savannah on June 7. Families are welcome to enjoy activities, games, and register for the reading challenge that runs from June 1 to July 31. Children participating will receive gift bags and the chance to earn rewards for their reading efforts. This initiative aims to promote literacy while offering additional library resources and services for the community.
Savannah – Live Oak Public Libraries will host a series of six simultaneous Summer Reading Challenge kick-off block parties on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Families are invited to attend these free community events that promise fun activities, games, and the opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge, which runs from June 1 to July 31.
Event Locations and Details
The block parties will take place at the following library locations:
- Bull Street Library
- Hinesville Library
- Islands Library
- Port City Library
- Rincon Library
- Southwest Chatham Library
Regardless of weather conditions, the events will occur as scheduled and are designed to provide a variety of family-friendly activities. Attendees will have the chance to participate in games and special events tailored to engage children and families alike.
Reading Challenge Enrollment and Benefits
At the kick-off parties, children and their families can register for the Summer Reading Challenge at no cost. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join in the reading festivities. Children will receive a gift bag, along with a journal to help them track their reading and activities, while supplies last. As part of the challenge, children can earn prizes for every two hours of reading completed, and reaching ten hours of reading guarantees a prize as well as an entry into a grand prize drawing.
Additional Library Services
Live Oak Public Libraries encompasses branches in Chatham, Effingham, and Liberty County and will provide a range of special programs, prizes, and events as part of the Summer Reading Challenge. Children enrolled in the public school system can take advantage of the Play Card program, which allows them to checkout library materials without incurring fines. Selected library branches will also partner with Second Harvest to provide lunches for children up to age 18.
The Community’s Commitment to Literacy
Reading together as a community is emphasized as a key component of the Summer Reading Challenge. The initiative encourages participants to explore a wide variety of reading materials, including both physical and digital books, which all contribute to the challenge’s goals.
Further Information
For more information on the Summer Reading Challenge and the upcoming kickoff parties, families can visit the Live Oak Public Libraries website. Details regarding the Second Harvest meal services are also available through the Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia’s website. This initiative aims to ensure that literacy remains a priority during the summer months while providing nutritious meals for children in need.
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Additional Resources
- 41 NBC: Middle Georgia Library Summer Reading Challenge
- Wikipedia: Summer Reading
- The Georgia Sun: Coastal Georgia Libraries Summer Reading Party
- Google Search: Summer Reading Programs
- Decaturish: DeKalb Library Summer Reading Challenge
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Literacy
- Atlanta Parent: Make Reading Fun
- Google News: Summer Reading Programs
- WTOC: Live Oak Public Libraries Summer Reading Challenge
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