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Summer Reading: A Way Into the Future. Those who read, are the ones who succeed.

Summer Reading: A Way Into the Future. Those who read, are the ones who succeed. The Problem. Summer reading… “Why? It’s dumb..” (No one wants to read over the summer or has interest or knows why they should)

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Summer Reading: A Way Into the Future. Those who read, are the ones who succeed.

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  1. Summer Reading: A Way Into the Future. Those who read, are the ones who succeed.

  2. The Problem • Summer reading… “Why? It’s dumb..” (No one wants to read over the summer or has interest or knows why they should) • “ I never like the books, they’re confusing…”(some or most students do not understand the books ) • “It’s not on MY LEVEL…I can’t relate” (books aren’t in OUR generations life and times)

  3. Solution: Prevent the Summer Slide • Signing your kids up for the Summer Reading Program. • Getting your kids involved with Parks & Recreation, FCDC, Church groups, etc. • Let your kids see YOU read!!!

  4. Pine Bluff Jefferson County Library System http://www.pbjclibrary.org Main Library 200 E. 8th (870)534-4802 • Hours of Operation: Mon,Tues,Thurs: 9 AM-8 PM Wed: 9 AM-6 PM Fri, Sat: 9 AM-4 PM • New Leadership: Michael Sawyer, Director

  5. Branch Libraries White hall 300 anderson (870)247-5064 Watson chapel 4120 Camden road (870)879-3406

  6. Branch Libraries Redfield 310 brodiest. (501)397-5070 Altheimer 222 south edline (870)766-8499

  7. How to get a library card Jefferson county residents • Bring a valid picture ID with you. • Fill out an application. • Library card is FREE!!!! Replacement card is $3.00. • Card will be issued either immediately or within 5 days.

  8. Benefits of your library card • Free books (2 week checkout) • Free DVDs (3 day rentals) • Free Audiobooks (2 weeks) • Free E-book downloads • Free access to information databases via the Internet anytime of the day or night. • 24/7 access to your library account online (Pin required)

  9. Building your own home library Invest in your child • You can buy very inexpensive books for your children. • The following businesses sell new children’s books ranging from $1.00-$3.00. • Dollar Tree • Fred’s Dollar Store • Dollar General • Family Dollar

  10. 30 minutes a day • 210 minutes a week (3.5 hours) • 900 minutes a month (30 hours) • Between May 23-August 20: 2640 minutes (88 hours) • 2016 hours this summer (22%)

  11. 2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Children’s theme: Pre-k through 6th grade Advantages of public library • Free movies & popcorn in theater on Fridays. • Radio Disney Event. • Weekly programs @ 10 A.M. & 2 P.M on Wednesdays. * • Wii Gaming • Prizes • FUN!!! FUN!!! FUN!!!

  12. 2012 SUMMER READING PROGRAM Teenager’s theme: 7th-12th grade Adult theme

  13. Geek the Library

  14. Why Public Library Summer Reading Programs are Important • Numerous studies have shown that reading over the summer prevents “summer reading loss.” • Some researchers estimate 50-67% of the achievement gap, for children living in poverty and for children of color, is the result of summer learning loss. • Summer reading loss is cumulative. Children don’t “catch up” in fall because the other children are moving ahead with their skills. By the end of 6th grade, children who lose reading skills over the summer are two years behind their classmates. Source: Barbara Huntington, Youth and Special Needs Consultant, Public Library Development Team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

  15. Advantages of Summer Reading Programs for Students who Struggle with Reading • One advantage of public library summer library programs is that they are not located in school buildings, which helps reduce the negative perception about summer learning for students who are struggling. • Summer reading programs in public libraries usually encourage readers, especially those who are struggling, to use alternate formats such as magazines, recorded books, graphic novels, and material on the Internet. • Library summer programs offer extensive enrichment activities related to literature that is often not included in schools, because of the time constraints. Source: Barbara Huntington, Youth and Special Needs Consultant, Public Library Development Team, Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.

  16. We hope to see you this summer!!! Created by Terrance J. Griffin PBJC Library IT Coordinator Presentation created by: Janine D. Jamison PBJC Library

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