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Special Summer Programs
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The El Paso Public Library's
2002 Summer Reading
Club
was a big success at ALL of the libraries.
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The theme for 2003 is "Mission
Possible: Spy a Book!"
The Kick-Off for the Summer Reading Club will be on June 7, 2003. |
Children may register for the
Summer Reading Club
anytime between
Saturday, June 7, 2003 and
Saturday, July 12, 2003.
The last day to turn in reading
logs is July 19, 2003.
Rules for the Summer Reading Club
Tips for Parents
Special
Summer Programs
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Registration begins Saturday, June 7, 2003 and ends
Saturday, July
12, 2003.
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The Summer Reading Club ends Saturday, July 19.
It is the last day to turn in reading logs.
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All children from infants through those who have completed
the 8th grade, may participate. |
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Requirements to receive a certificate:
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Each child may decide how many books or how many hours he/she
wishes to read, but a minimum of 8 books or 8 hours is required.
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Each child must record the book titles or hours read on the Reading
Log and have a parent or guardian sign it.
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Participants may read only books checked out from the El
Paso Public Library.
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Participants should return their Reading Logs on time (July
19) to the branch at which they
registered, and attend the Award Party at that Branch.
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Your involvement with your child this summer can make
all the difference in whether the Summer Reading Club
is an exciting adventure or a frustrating disappointment.
Here are some ideas to help you make this Summer’s
Reading Club all that it can and should be for your child.
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Help
your child set a realistic book goal for the
summer.
Try
to encourage a goal that will challenge the child
but not so ambitious that book enjoyment becomes a
chore or successful participation too great a challenge. |
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Establish
a regular time for reading in your home for
all members of the family.
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Offer
to share stories at bedtime or as a dinner
conversation.
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Encourage
your child to share favorite stories with
you.
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Show
genuine interest in the stories or programs
your child discovers during the summer.
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Appreciate
all books your child selects, even
the ones that look “too easy”.
Summer is a time for fun, after all, and you can always
guide your child to a more challenging book the next
time you visit the library.
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Read
to your child.
Even if children are able to read themselves, they still
enjoy hearing good stories read to them.
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Read
yourself!
And
make sure your child knows you enjoy reading.
There is nothing like a good role model.
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Help
your child attend special library programs.
Many children appreciate going with friends.
Your child might like to be able to invite a friend
or two to attend also. And,
the programs are free.
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For more information, call your nearest Library Branch or contact Laurel
Indalecio - Children's Services Specialist at 915-543-5470 or
indaleciol@ci.el-paso.tx.us
To see the clipart for the 2003 Texas Reading Club, you will have to visit the
Texas State Library site.
Libraries may not upload the
clipart on their web pages. |
2003 Summer Reading Club News
The theme of the 2003 Texas Reading Club is "Mission Possible: Spy a
Book!"
The Reading Club artist is G. Brian Karas and he will incorporate
characters
from the "High-Rise Private Eyes" series by Cynthia Rylant into the
artwork.
Joe McDermott will write an original 2003 TRC theme song.
Sally Meyers will write a "piggy back" theme song to the tune of "My
Grandfather's Clock."
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