Summer Reading Program
"Be Creative @ Your Library"
June 6 - August 23, 2009


  “Be Creative” during Ramsey County Library’s 2009 Summer Reading Program! Designed to inspire and encourage children of all ages to read as much as they want throughout the summer, the Summer Reading Program is a fun way to “Be Creative @ Your Library” all summer long.

To participate:
Ages 4 and under - Pick up a special reading record at your local library. “Be Creative” by coloring each day you read or have books read to you. After 10 days of reading, bring the record to any Ramsey County Library for a prize!

Ages 5 - 12 - Track the amount of time you spend reading with a reading record from Ramsey County Library. After recording 10 and 20 hours, present your reading record to library staff to receive prizes.

The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries and Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA), with additional contributions from Minnesota State Fair, Culver’s Family Restaurants, Target, Dunn Bros. and Cravings.

Please note: The Summer Reading Program is NOT competitive. Not all activities and prizes are appropriate for children under five years old. Some coupons may have age limits. All prizes available while supplies last.

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Como Zoo Kick-off
Thursday, June 18
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.


Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) kicks off the metro-wide summer reading season at Como Zoo!

This event features Bill the Juggler, Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Master, craft projects and Radio Disney.

Free copies of the book “Read Anything Good Lately” will be given to the first 1,000 kids who stop by the MELSA information tent.

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BookFlix: Classic video storybooks and nonfiction eBooks.

The Library has subscribed to a new reading program that you and your child can access from the library or home - anywhere there is an Internet connection!

Scholastic BookFlix is an online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. This engaging resource will help early readers develop and practice essential reading skills and introduces students to a world of knowledge and exploration.

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