This document promotes a summer reading program hosted by the local library. It encourages people of all ages to participate in summer reading to prevent learning loss over summer break and enjoy the joy of reading. The program runs from June 1st to August 5th, with online registration starting May 22nd. Participants can earn prizes such as books, medals, and tickets by achieving different reading levels over the summer. Adults can also win weekly prizes by participating.

2. Dig into summer reading — discover that
books build better readers and give you the
tools to change the world. Challenge yourself
to try new things and work together to make a
positive change in the community.
Summer Reading helps build literacy and
language skills, prevents the dreaded summer
slide for school-aged children, encourages
teens and adults to experience the joy of
reading and so much more. This year’s theme is
Build a Better World. As you make plans, don’t
forget to stop by the library each week for
exciting activities for all ages. Our programs are
designed to help grow your mind and body
from author talks to nutritional workshops and
yoga. Children can look forward to favorites
like Chad Crews, Porkchop Productions and
EdVenture while adults have bestselling author
Lisa Wingate and South Carolina Poet Laureate
Marjory Wentworth.
Important Dates:
• Online registration starts May 22
• Logging starts June 1
• Prizes awarded beginning June 12
• Summer Reading ends August 5
Registration & Prizes:
Children and teens can
level up to score some
tasty treats from Chipotle,
Bojangles’and Chick-fil-A,
as well as, a book, Summer
Reading medal and ticket
to a Lexington County
Blowfish Baseball game.
Tracking time is easy and
online. For children and
teens who completed a
level, stop by the library
and snag your prize.
Summer Reading isn’t just
for kids. Adult participants
are entered to win weekly
prizes at their local branch.
Don’t wait — register
before May 31 for a chance
to win family passes to
Hi-Wire Trampoline Park.
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