Smithton Media Center

Smithton Summer Reading 2011
June 6 - August 6

For summer reading, the Smithton Media Center is encouraging all students to sign-up for the Columbia Public Library Summer Reading Program which runs from June 6th through August 6th.  In addition, SSmithton will open the media center to Smithton students for book checkout three times this summer and hosting an hour activity at each event. Come when you can stay as long as you want.  These dates will count as public library activities for their summer reading program.

• Tuesday, June 14th – 3:00-6:00 pm Book Checkout; 3:30-4:30 pm Activity: Recreate Your Favorite Book’s Cover
• Tuesday, July 12th – 3:00-6:00 pm Book Checkout; 3:30-4:30 pm Activity: Book List Bookmarks
• Tuesday, August 2nd – 3:00-6:00 pm Book Checkout; 3:30-4:30 pm Activity: You write the Review

The Columbia Public Library has a fun and eventful summer reading program for people of all ages. Smithton students are at an age where they can to choose to participate in the children or teen programs. They are encouraged to choose either. 

Summer Reading Sign-up starts Monday, June 6, 2011

You Are Here Teen Reading Challenge / Teens
Teens who sign up will be challenged to read for 20 hours, share three book reviews and do seven of our suggested activities. Get your card punched as you go, and when you finish you’ll get a library messenger bag (available starting July 5) and be entered in a drawing for other rewards. Participants in the Teens Reading Challenge may sign up in person at the Columbia Public Library or online at http://teens.dbrl.org

One World, Many Stories / Ages 5-12
Kids who sign up to travel through books will be challenged to read for 20 hours and do 10 of our suggested activities. Check back in at the library over the summer to attend programs, get more books and show us your progress. When you're halfway done, come in and get a free balsa airplane. If you complete the program, you’ll get a library messenger bag (available starting July 5). Participants in One World Many Stories may only signup in person.

Electronic Resources

	CPS Electronic Library / Online Resources
	Smithton Classroom Resources

Reading Award Books

	Mark Twain Reader's Award
	Truman Reader's Award
	ALA Reading Suggestions

Tricia Branahl, Library Media Specialist

Debbie Schluckebier, Assistant to the Media Specialist

Questions? 573-214-3265