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Watch for Summer Program 2023 information to be published soon! See the 2022 information (below) to get an idea of how the summer program runs each year. We recommend you sign up for our newsletter subscription list so you never miss a sign up date and receive updates about the program.
2022 Information:
We are happy to announce a return to an in-person summer program this year! Weekly sessions will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium next door to the Library. We will also continue our popular reading tracking component with opportunities to win milestone bags for reaching reading goals, as well as weekly prizes and and even a grand prize!
Check out the information below to learn more. Print copies of our informational brochure are available for pickup at the Library.
We recommend you sign up for our newsletter subscription list so you never miss a sign up date and receive updates about the program. If you have questions, concerns, or feedback, feel free to email us at summerreading@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca.
Why We Run the Program. | ||||||||||||||
The St. Marys Public Library aims to inspire a sense of adventure and wonder while nurturing the imagination of children and celebrating their accomplishments. This is why we believe in providing a program that encourages reading, literacy, and learning-based fun throughout the summer. Through games, crafts, and general play, the program provides a valuable opportunity for children to continue to learn and develop valuable skills in a fun and informal environment. The program also allows pre-school children to engage in activities to help build a strong foundation in literacy, physical literacy, and sensory skills that will benefit them in the future.
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Weekly In-Person Sessions | ||||||||||||||
Each week, a variety of programs will take place in-person at the Town Hall Auditorium next door to the Library (175 Queen St. E.). Find out more about each program by opening the tabs below. Weekly programs, with the exception of Reading Help and Funday Friday events, do not require pre-registration and are run on a drop-in basis. Funday Fridays and Reading Help DO require registration.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call the Library at 519-284-3346 and ask for Rebecca or email summerreading@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca |
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Summer Program Reading Challenge (Reading Tracking) | ||||||||||||||
Each year, the Library encourages kids to track their reading for a chance to win prizes. This year's program will use our Beanstack reading tracking software. Beanstack allows patrons of all ages to track their reading, review books, earn badges and more. Beanstack can be used in a web browser or through the easy-to-use app for android or apple.
This year, we are providing three different opportunities to win prizes in the hopes that children will be encouraged to read, and maintain their literacy skills over the school vacation. All reading tracking will be done through the Library's new software called Beanstack.
2022 Summer Program Prizes
Learn about Beanstack: Beanstack allows kids (and adults too!) to track their reading, review books, earn badges, and more! Beanstack can be used in a web browser or through the easy-to-use app for android or apple. This means that tracking can be done anytime and there are no more paper log sheets. Make sure you sign up your child(ren) now and pre-register for the Summer Program Reading Challenge today so you don't miss out. Start tracking your reading now to practice AND earn tickets to win some pre-summer prizes! Don't forget, adults can sign up to for chances to win their own prizes; each month, we give away a $30 gift card to one lucky adult participant. Once you've signed in to Beanstack, you'll see the available Library reading challenges. There are two levels of Summer Program reading tracking: Jr- aimed at kids 0-5years, and Sr- aimed at kids 6-12years. Please choose the one that you feel suits your child(ren)'s reading level. Remember this is a reading "challenge". Therefore, if you or a Library staff member notice a child would be better suited to the other challenge, we would recommend, and are able to switch the participant. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Summer BBQ Celebration | ||||||||||||||
Our BBQ celebration is back! Join us on August 18th for a fun filled afternoon with games, food, music, and more! More details to be announced. | ||||||||||||||
Other Summer 2022 Events | ||||||||||||||
The Library is also hosting and a part of many other events over the summer.
Call the library at 519-284-3346 or email libraryinfo@stmaryspubliclibrary.ca for more information! |