Lambton County Library has launched their summer reading program, with the goal of keeping kids reading throughout the summer. The six week program this year has the theme of “Every Hero Has a Story,” hoping to draw all kinds of kids in, ones who love a traditional comic book superhero or ones who love a local hero like a paralympic athlete. Greer Macdonnell, Community Library Supervisor said that overall, all they want is to get kids reading, even if they don’t want to keep to the super hero theme.
Registration is open now, but the program officially starts on July 5th and runs for six weeks, until August 15th. There are outdoor story walks, prizes for the more books you read, and more!
The Summer Reading Program is free and available for Lambton County Library cardholders, who can register now by visiting a curbside pickup location during opening hours. Kids ages 0 -12 will receive an age-specific registration package (0-4 years, 5-8 years or 9-12 years) in French or English which will include a passport, program instructions, stickers, supplies for three DIY activities, activity sheets and recommended reading list.
For every five books read, kids will earn one free book prize to a maximum of three book prizes. Through July and August participants can take part in online activities, games, challenges and set reading goals for themselves. Books can be borrowed through the library’s curbside pickup service, and eBooks are available through digital platforms found at www.lclibrary.ca.
Story Walks are located at:
– Ausable River Cut Conservation Area, Port Franks
– Port Franks Community Centre, Port Franks
– Twin Creeks Nature Trail, Watford
– Bridgeview Park, Petrolia (July 5, 2021 until July 26, 2021)
– Wildwood Park, Bright’s Grove (July 27, 2021 until August 17, 2021)
– Canatara Park, Sarnia
– Tecumseh Park, Sarnia
– Mooretown Sports Complex, Mooretown
– Greenhill Gardens, Wilkesport (July 5, 2021 until July 26, 2021)
– Brander Park, Port Lambton (July 27, 2021 until August 17, 2021)
There will also be Hero Storytimes on Thursdays, where local hero’s will come in and talk about their work and how they make a difference in the community.
To learn more about the program, and what else is being offered by the library this summer, visit https://www.lclibrary.ca/en/participate/summer-reading-program.aspx