The Kinuso Municipal Library is bringing back the TD Summer Reading Program this summer, with activities set to begin July 14, according to librarian Delaine Labby. Labby says the program is intended to give youth a fun and engaging way to stay connected with reading during the summer months while also introducing them to other services offered through the library.
The summer program will include engaging activities and plenty of fun for young participants, with the goal of promoting reading and library services, Labby says. The first activity will include a craft and game, along with a snack and story, giving youth a mix of creative, social and literacy-based activities in one session.
In past years, Labby says, the program has featured themed activities including “Let’s Be Pirate’s!” And “Beach Day.”
Those examples reflect the type of playful programming the library has used to help make reading and library visits feel inviting for children and youth. By pairing stories with games, crafts and snacks, the TD Summer Reading Program gives participants a chance to enjoy books while also taking part in hands-on activities.
The activities are designed and run by Delaine Labby, Paige Nadon and Rosie Giroux.
Their work helps shape the program’s weekly offerings and gives youth a local summer activity based around reading, imagination and community connection. The library’s summer reading programming also gives families another option for keeping children involved in structured activities while school is out.
Youth who are interested in taking part can register by visiting the Kinuso Municipal Library during its summer hours, which are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Labby says. Registration is also available by email at librarian@kinusolibrary.ab.ca. Labby invited interested youth to join the fun as the program gets underway July 14.
For the library, the return of the TD Summer Reading Program is another opportunity to encourage summer reading in a setting built around activities and participation, Labby says. With crafts, games, snacks and stories planned as part of the program, the library is using the summer months to give youth a reason to visit, read and take part in library programming close to home.
Sara Driedger
Lakeside Leader