Do your children want to have an exciting summer and win free stuff at the same time? If your children participate in this year's Summer Reading Program, then they can do just that!
Commonly Asked Questions
Q) What ages are allowed to participate?
A) Birth-3 years may complete a "Mighty Tykes" game board and 3 year olds-3rd graders may complete an "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" game board. Each child may only complete one game board.
Q) What board should my three year old complete?
A) Three year olds have the option to complete either the "Mighty Tykes" or "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" game board but cannot complete both.
Q) How does it work?
A) "Mighty Tykes" must complete three levels of five developmentally appropriate activities provided on the back.
"On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" participants must complete three levels. Each level includes five hours of reading and five activities. The many activity options are provided on the back.
Q) What prizes will my child receive for participating in the "Mighty Tykes" program?
A) Each level corresponds with a medal.The award for all three levels of the "Mighty Tykes" program is a free board book. If a child completes all three levels, he will have earned three free board books! In addition, participants who complete the gold level will be entered to win the "Mighty Tykes" grand prize.
Q) What prizes will my child receive for participating in the "On You Mark, Get Set...Read!" program?
A) As with "Mighty Tykes," each level corresponds with a medal.
- For completion of the bronze level, the child will receive a bookmark (in total, these cost $50) and fine waiver card, (which were donated by the library,) and will get to place a "medal" with their name in the bronze section of our awards board. (The board is already owned by the library and the cost of additional construction paper was $50). At this time, the child will also be assigned to one of the following fictional worlds: Narnia, Oz, Whoville, or The Hundred Acre Wood. Bronze medals are worth 100 points, silver are worth 200 points, and gold are worth 300 points. The citizens of the world with the highest medal points at the end of the summer will be invited to a special party!
- The participant will receive a coupon book with 20 free and discounted local offers, including 2 free bowling passes from Parkland Station's Cosmic Lanes Bowling Alley, for completion of the silver level. These coupons have been donated by the companies, so please express your appreciation when redeeming your offers!*
- The prize for completion of the gold level is the best of all, a free book! Additionally, the child's name will be entered to win a grand prize. (The books for both programs were purchased with funding of $1,950 from ALSC Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Grant.)*
Q) How do I sign up for the summer reading program?
A) You have two options:
- Come into the branch to pick up your game board and fill out your information.
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- Enter your information online and print out your game board.
Q) My child will complete more than the required activities or hours. How can they continue to participate?
A) "Going the Distance" forms are available online and in the branch. A "Mighty Tykes" participant will do 5 activities to finish a form, while "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" participants will read five more hours. ("On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!" participants may also count the time it takes to complete further activities). Children in both categories may turn in as many forms as they would like.
Q) What will my child receive for the "Going the Distance" forms?
A) In both programs, for each form, the child will win a small prize, such as a tattoo or sticker and will be entered to win a grand prize. The "Mighty Tykes" grand prize is a basket with items such as books and early literacy toys. There are four grand prizes for "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read!":
- One Nabi 2S Tablet, worth $121
- One 16 GB Kindle Fire HD 10, worth $179
- One year Family pass to the local Midwest State Zoo, worth $179
- One year Premium Family pass to the COSI Science Center, worth $169
The passes were donated by their respective companies. Other grand prizes were purchased with the ALSC Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Grant.*
Q) Where do I get my prizes?
A) All the goodies are housed in the Children's Department!
Q) Do I have to read something in my grade level or from an approved list?
A) Absolutely not! The whole point of the Summer Reading Program is for reading to be FUN. So read something you ENJOY!
Q) Do graphic novels or audiobooks count as reading?
A) Yes and YES! Both of these mediums are completely valid and enjoyable forms of reading.
Q) When should I begin counting my child's hours? Does it matter when I pick up the game board?
A) Start counting from June 1st. Even if you don't pick up your board until August 5th, you can still count everything you have done from that point.
Q) When will the grand prize winners be chosen?
A) All prize drawings will occur after the end date of August 6th.
Special Programs*
Virtual Author Visit
June 30th at 4 p.m.
June 30th at 4 p.m.
Description: Come ask Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series, your burning questions at a special, 45 minute Skype session!
Cost: The $400 honorarium will be funded by the ALSC Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Grant.*
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Animal Tales
July 28th at 4 p.m.
Description: Visit the library to see real, live animals! Learn about the animals' behaviors, habitats, and diet.
Cost: The $350 cost will be funded by the ALSC Baker and Taylor Summer Reading Grant.*
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Developmental Benefits
The developmental benefits of the Summer Reading Program are many. Not only does the program lessen the summer slide, it also teaches children to read for pleasure. Reading for pleasure increases analytical abilities, vocabulary, and creativity and plays a vital role in a successful life.
Marketing/Advertising Plan
Librarians will make outreach visits to as many local schools as possible in late April and early May. In addition, the Community Relations Department will generate a heavy social media campaign and will theme the quarterly newsletter on the program. Furthermore, the program is expected to garner local news coverage. Finally, and most importantly, librarians will engage in aggressive word-of-mouth marketing.
*Disclosure: This library is fictional and did not win any grant or donations specified. In addition, the programs specified will not occur. We are providing the most realistic descriptions possible for the purpose of the assignment.
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