LIBRARY OFFERS SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

The Tompkins County Public Library will launch Summer Reading 2011 Saturday, June 25 with reading programs for infants, toddlers, elementary students and teens.

This year’s programs are:

• Pre-Birth through Pre-K Program (0-4 year olds) --this newly developed program recognizes the important role reading plays in early childhood development and encourages parents, parents-to-be and other caregivers to foster a love of reading at an early age. Registrants who complete a Reading Bingo Card will receive a raffle ticket for a gift basket filled with books and other fun, age-appropriate items.
• One World, Many Stories --a state-sponsored program for elementary-aged readers. This program offers registered readers in grades K through 5 who read six books throughout the summer the opportunity to receive a certificate of participation and book prizes. Participants will also be entered into a raffle to win other exciting prizes. To participate, children must register in person by visiting the Library’s Youth Services Department or online at tcpl.org/kids/programs-summer.php on or after June 25 and complete the reading log provided at registration. 
• You Are Here, Teen Summer Reading Program -- Tweens and teens are invited to write book reviews and play “You Are Here Bingo” for a chance to win fabulous prizes.

In celebration of the start of summer reading, the Library will host local favorite John Simon, Saturday, June 25 from 2:00 to 3:00 PM for his “Word by Word” interactive music program. This program is free and open to the public and will be held in the BorgWarner Community Room. Attendees will have the opportunity to register for their respective summer reading programs during this event.

The 2011 Summer Reading Program is made possible with the support of the Gannett Foundation, M&T Bank and by a grant from Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds.

For more information, contact the Youth Services Department at (607) 272-4557 extension 275 or 276.