2017 Summer Reading Program – Build A Better World
Readers from preschool age through adult will celebrate our theme, “Build A Better World“, with related books, activities, games, door prizes, and more. Grab a front row seat to high-quality programs, earn great prizes, and stay reading-ready. Registration begins June 27, 2017 at 11:30am featuring Smokey the Bear, special guests, and a perfomance by “The Balloon Lady,” Donna Pruett. Come and enjoy the fun! It’s all FREE and Open to the Public! #READ!
Summer Reading Program
Anytime is a good time to read, but summer is an important time to keep it up. Participating in the library summer reading program can make the difference between summer setback and summer success, leading to better academic performance when kids and teens return to school in the fall. Plus, our library makes summer reading fun, with incentives, arts and crafts and special events designed to enhance the reading experience.
How it Works
1. Registration & Kickoff Fun Begins June 27 at 11:30am. However, you can enroll any time after June 27.
2. After registering at the library, each person will receive a reading log. Read or listen to as many books as you can, write the titles on your reading log, and report the number to the library (Over the phone or in person).
3. Earn a Summer Reading Certificate after reporting at least 5 books.
4. July 19: Halfway Refuel! Report the number of books you have read so far and pick up reading incentives.
5. July 31: Last Day to Report Books for Top Reader Prizes! Sciencetellers & Winding Down Cookout (11am)
6. Join the Summer Reading Closing Celebration August 5 at 11:00am. featuring Boho the Clown, Top Readers, Door Prizes, Refreshments.
Children and Families
Build a Better World
Children (up to grade 6) can earn prizes for reading, or being read to as many books as possible, write the titles on their reading log, and report the number to the library. All participants can visit the library June 27 through July 31 to receive reading awards, such as books, toys, coupons, and public recognition on the Wall of Fame. Escape the heat and visit the library to have fun with awesome activities. Make plans to attend our celebration of readers on August 5 @ 11 a.m.!!
Children and Families
June 27: The Balloon Lady: Donna Pruett 12:00pm
*June 28: Master Bobby Scott 11:00am
*July 3 : Family Film: Zootopia (PG) 2:30pm
*July 7: Flow Circus 1:00pm
*July 10: Steve Somers 1:00pm
*July 11: Mother Goose Story Time 10:30-11:00am
*July 15: Kid’s Corner Movie: Thomas & Friends Extraordinary Engines (G) 11:00am
*July 18 : Kid’s Corner Movie: Elmo & The Cookie Monster Supersized Fun (G) 10:30am
*July 19: Mike Schneider : The Polka Man 2:00pm
*July 20: Red Cross Pillow Project 10:30am (Ages 8-12, Registration Required)
*July 24: Family Film: Sing (PG) 10:00 am
*July 25: Music and Movement (ages 2-4) 10:30-11:00am
*July 26: NC Museum of Natural Science 12 :00pm
*July 31: Sciencetellers and Winding Down Cookout 11:00am
Aug 5 : Summer Reading Closing Program featuring BoHo the Clown 11:00am
*Lunch: Warren County School Summer Meals for Kids Program
#TeenZone
Out of this World
Tweens and Teens in grades 6-12 will blast-off to other worlds this summer by reading as much as you can, recording books on your log, reporting the number of books to the library and by attending amazing programs. Earn cool swag, public recognition on the Wall of Fame, and certificates for reading at least five books. Your SRP registration doubles as an entry to an End of Summer Gift Pack giveaway. Read as many books as you can to capture the Top Reader Award at our closing celebration on August 5 @11 a.m.!
Need volunteer hours? Contact us!
*July 5 : Coloring for Relaxation 11:00am Film: Arrival (PG-13) 11:30 am
*July 6 : Lego Mania : Lego Construction Fun View The Lego Movie (PG) 1:00pm
*July 28: Movie Marathon : Rise of the Guardians(PG) 10:00am Star Wars Rogue One(PG-13) 12:00pm
July 27: Teen Reading Party: Books, Games, Prizes,& Pizza ! 1:00pm
*July 31: Sciencetellers and Winding Down Cookout 11:00am
*Aug 2: Coloring for Relaxation 11:00am
Adults
Build a Better World
Adults can make their world a better place by participating in activities that encourage community service and personal growth. Pick up your certificate once you have read at least five books during the SRP – between June 27 and July 31. Participate in the library’s SRP food drive where each donation of four nonperishable food items counts as a book read on your reading log through July 31. All items will be donated to the local food pantry in Warrenton, NC. Join us for the grand finale reading celebration and recognition of Top Readers on August 5, 2017 @ 11:00 a.m.
June 29: Beth’s Tasty Home Cooking Demo 12:00pm
June 30: Books, Brew, and You Book Club 10:00am
July 3-7: Show You Care: Cards for Our Troops-All Week
July 5 : Coloring for Relaxation 11:00am Film: Arrival (PG-13) 11:30 am
July 11: Come Write In! 12:00pm
July 12 : Tech Time Computer Class-Typing Basics 11:30am
July 12 : Stitching Life Stories Quilt Exhibit 9 :30am-4 :00pm Stitching Life Stories Program 4:00pm-6:00pm Heritage Quilters Giving Circle, INC.
July 13-14: Stitching Life Stories Quilt Exhibit 9:30am-4:00pm
July 15: Stitching Life Stories Quilt Exhibit 10:00am – 1:00pm
July 17-18: Stitching Life Stories Quilt Exhibit 9:30am-6:00pm
July 21: Tech Time Computer Class-Email Basics 11:30am
July 28: Books, Brew, and You Book Club 10:00am
July 25: Beth’s Tasty Home Cooking Demo 12:00pm
Aug 2 : Coloring for Relaxation 11:00am
Fun Fridays
#GetCreative
*June 30: Design Your own Earth Poster, Bookmark, Super Hero Capes, and Build Memories at the Selfie Station 11:00am
*July 21: Construct with Lego Free Build, Popsicle Stick Art, Marshmallow Challenge, and Build Memories at the Selfie Station 11:00am
Summer Reading Sponsors
Summer Reading Program made possible by:
Friends of the Warren County Memorial Library
And the following sponsors:
Awesome God Bookstore
Burger Barn
Chick-Fil-A
Food Lion
Friends Two
Hardee’s
Just Save Foods
KPH Paving and Landscaping, INC.
North Carolina Forest Service
Rho Tau Omega Chapter: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
State Library Of North Carolina
State Employee’s Credit Union
Wal-Mart
W.A.R.R. 1520 AM Radio Station
Warren County Health Department
Warren County Recreation Department
Warren County Schools Summer Meals Program
Warren County Sheriff’s Department
The Warren Record
Warrenton Police Department