The Library Summer Reading Program begins Tuesday, May 31st and will go until Saturday, August 6th.
What’s different this year?
· This year NO library card is required (though of course they would love for everyone to have a card) and online sign-up is OPTIONAL. However, it’s suggest you take a look at the new online sign-up program. They are working with a great program called Beanstack, which will send you reading recommendations for your children each week based on their reading level and what they like to read. http://tulsalibrary.beanstack.org/reader365
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This year the library has several extra challenges for the kiddos in Owasso! First they have the Mayoral Challenge. Mayor Bartlett of Tulsa has challenged the mayors in all surrounding communities to a competition to see which community will have the most Summer Reading Program completions. Here at the Owasso Library they are also challenging Owasso schools with a special trophy this year. The school with the highest percentage of sign-ups for the Summer Reading Program will be able to proudly display the trophy for the next school year. Owasso kids can rise to the challenges!
This summer there is a program for every age!
The Children’s program is for children ages birth – going into 5th grade.
· Come into the library any time May 31st or after to receive your reading log and first visit sticker (or sign up online).
· Children can read, listen to audiobooks, or have books read to them. Read 8 books and visit the library 4 times to receive your medal and book of coupons. The coupon book includes coupons for the Oklahoma Aquarium, the Tulsa State Fair, Tulsa Zoo, and lots of delicious free food!
· Read an additional 12 books for a total of 20 to receive this year’s bonus prize, an inflatable baseball bat!
· The first day the library will give out prizes is June 20th.
The Tween/Teen program is for kids going into 6th grade through high school – Get in the Game, READ!
· The tween/teen program requires only 6 books and no library visits.
· Once 6 books have been read, participants can pick up their coupon book and prize, an ID holder and earbuds, starting June 20th.
The Adult Summer Reading Program – Exercise your mind, READ!
• Mom and Dad (and Grandma and Grandpa, and everyone else!) can participate in the reading program too.
• Read 4 books and turn in your reading log to receive coupons and a library messenger bag!
• Teens ages 16 and up can register for either the Tween/Teen or the Adult reading program.
For more information about any of the Summer Reading Programs, please visit http://www.tulsalibrary.org/summer.
