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Public library summer reading programs in the region

Don’t let the summer slide affect your students! In the CMLE region we’re lucky enough to have two great public libraries with two great summer reading programs. Below are the two press releases from ECRL and GRRL about their summer reading programs. Get those kids signed up now and keep on reading!


ECRLEast Central Regional Library – 2015 – Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program

Have you heard?  It’s time to Read to the Rhythm at your local East Central Regional Library branch. Our libraries will be hoppin’ and boppin’ all summer long.  This music-themed program encourages children and teens to read through the summer. There will be a program for both kids and teens. Stop by your local ECRL library branch and pick up a flyer listing all the activities and events offered this summer for both kids and teens. You can also check out the News Bits section or the events calendar on our webpage at www.ecrlib.org for the big events being held around the region.

There will be contests, special programs and events, reading logs and prizes and tons of fun. Research has shown that reading over the summer prevents summer reading loss and those students who participate in their local summer reading program do better in school than those that do not. To kick-off the Read to the Rhythm summer program, the Teddy Bear Band will be performing at each of our 14 branch libraries.

Plus our Outreach program will be getting in the groove as well as every Outreach site will also be offering a children’s Read to the Rhythm program at each of our 7 sites. Glen Everhart will be presenting his Heebie Jeebies program at each of the Outreach sites as well. So hop and bop on over to your ECRL branch or Outreach Site this summer and Read to the Rhythm.


GRRLGreat River Regional Library – 2015 – Read to the Rhythm Summer Reading Program

Great River Regional Library (GRRL) will begin its annual Summer Reading Program for children and teens ages 0-18 on Monday, June 8, continuing through Saturday, Aug. 8. Two programs are offered, both with the theme, “Read To The Rhythm.” Both programs will feature activities built on a music theme, and include prize drawings.

The Read To The Rhythm program for children from birth through age 12 has two age groups:

  • Children from birth to age 5
  • Children from age 3 through 6th grade

Parents of children ages 3 to 5 may choose which group is best for their child.

Children in both groups will be given a reading record on which to mark their reading activities. Children may read as much as they want and complete as many records as they like. Each record represents five hours of reading. Reading records must be completed and returned to the library by the end of the program in order for the child to be eligible for prize drawings.

Teens in grades six through 12 are encouraged to complete and turn in reading records as the program progresses. Each completed reading record is an opportunity to win prizes in library prize drawings. Sixth-grade students may join either the teen or children’s program.

The goal for both programs is to encourage children to read during the summer school break. The Summer Reading Program emphasizes reading for pleasure, which has been shown to have beneficial effects on children’s reading skills. Participation in summer reading programs has been shown to reduce summer slide effects.

Libraries across the entire region are planning fun kick-off programs and special events to encourage participation. Numerous musicians will perform at area libraries. Singer/songwriter Paul Spring will perform at all 32 GRRL locations between June 8 and June 20. Check the events calendar on www.griver.org to find out about special programs at your local library.

We’ve Learned

LightbulbTwo Job Postings for School Media Specialists in Dassel-Cokato. Posting expires 6/9/2015


The Great River Regional Library board of trustees has appointed Karen Pundsack as the new Executive Director.


The Great River Regional Library is also looking for a Library Aide for Howard Lake. Application deadline is 5/25/2015.

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New Great River Regional Library Executive Director announced

Karen 5x4Congratulations to Karen Pundsack the new Executive Director at Great River Regional library!

Karen is familiar with the GRRL system having worked there since 1999. “I am excited to work with the GRRL staff in this new capacity,” said Pundsack on the Great River website. “I am humbled and grateful to be able to serve our residents in this role.”

The announcement was also in the St. Cloud Times. Read it now.

 

 

 

 

 

 

We’ve Learned

LightbulbThe GRRL Director job has been narrowed down to three people. Read more…


 

Elk River has 5 positions open starting in June or for the 2015-16 school year:

 


Besides the Director news, Great River Regional Library has a few other job offerings. View them now:

  • Associate Director-Human Resources-Great River Regional Library – Application Deadline: Open until filled.
  • Library Aide-Cold Spring/Richmond – Application Deadline: 04/29/2015
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“Once Upon a Reader” Early Literacy Program at ECRL and GRRL

OUR-Color-Logo-TransparentThe East Central Regional Library system and the Great River Regional Library system recently announced that they will be participating in the “Once Upon a Reader” program. This is a statewide early literacy initiative for ages 0-6.

East Central Regional Library:

This regions involvment comes in free books and events. Free copies of Moo! by David LaRochelle “were distributed through Lakes & Pines Head Start to over 400 children in Aitkin, Chisago, Isanti, Kanabec, Mille Lacs, Pine counties and the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibway.” The events are going to be at several branch libraries, so check out the ECRL calendar or the Once Upon a Reader calendar to find out where and when.

Great River Regional Library:

Like ECRL, GRRL’s involvement comes with free books and events too. From Mooovie nights to scavenger hunts, GRRL has expanded beyond the Moo! Traveling Trunk Show for some truly original activities. For the extensive list, check out GRRL’s calendar or the Once Upon a Reader calendar to find out where and when.