A Universe of Stories

The 2019 Summer Reading Program theme is "A Universe of Stories". Registration begins May 31, with the program running from June 7 through August 2.

Guidelines
For children ages 12 and under, minutes read (or minutes read to) will be recorded.
  • For every 10 minutes read, an object will be colored in on the reading verification sheets.
  • Each sheet represents 100 minutes.
  • Attending a Summer Reading Program event is equivalent to 30 minutes of reading
  • A total of 300 minutes (or 3 sheets) need to be completed before the child will be eligible for the final prize and to be entered into the GRAND PRIZE drawings.
  • Child must be present at the closing program to win any of the grand prizes.
  • Reading challenges will be available for up to 3 more entries into the grand prize drawings.

Teens ages 13-18 will be able to track books read for a chance to win free books and a grand prize, and complete reading challenges for a chance to win prizes. 

Adults can track books read or complete reading challenges for a chance to win free books and a grand prize. 
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​Weekly book drawings will also take place for all ages from June 10-July 29.

Prizes
Children:
100 minutes: bookmark & stickers
200 minutes: Astronaut Ice Cream
300 minutes: Mini-Astronaut & Tin Caps Tickets
GRAND PRIZE: Science Central Gift Certificate

Teens:
Free books
Galaxy Kickball

Adults:
Free books
NASA Gear

Events
Movie Mondays
5:00 PM, June 10-July 29​

June 10: "Lilo & Stitch"
June 17: "E.T."
June 24: "Wall-E"
July 1: "Star Wars IV: A New Hope"
July 8: "Planet 51"
July 15: "Monsters vs. Aliens"
July 22: "Zathura"
July 29: "Men in Black" (PG-13)
Craft Wednesdays
3:00 PM, June 19-July 31

June 19: Build a Space Colony
June 26: Make your own Light Saber
July 3: Starry, Starry Night
July 10: Egg Drop
July 17: Moon Rocks
July 24: A Galaxy Far, Far Away
​July 31: Space Consequences
2019 Programs
​June 7, 10:00 PM - Opening Program: "Blast Off!" 
We'll Blast Off! our Summer Reading Program with Balloon & Straw Rockets!
June 11, 3:30 PM, Pokemon Club
June 18, 3:30 PM, Yu-Gi-Oh Club
June 21, 10:00 AM, "Alien Invasion"
Protect the planet from an alien invasion!
June 25, 3:30 PM, Kids Book Club
June 28, 10:00 AM, "Jedi Training"
Train to be a Jedi Knight!
July 2, 3:30 PM, LEGO Club
July 9, 3:30 PM, Pokemon Club
July 11, 3:30 PM, Coding Club
July 12, 10:00 AM, "Astronaut Training"
Prepare to go to space as an astronaut
July 19, 10:00 AM, "All About the Universe"
A NASA employee visits to talk about the universe
July 20, 2:00 PM, Apollo 11 Moon Landing Anniversary Special Event
July 16, 3:30 PM, Yu-Gi-Oh Club
July 26, 10:00 AM, Space Race
Be the first to reach the moon!
July 23, 3:30 PM, Book Club
August 2, 10:30 AM, Summer Reading Program Finale: Soarin' Hawk Raptor Rehabilitation