Free Summer Reading registration May 28 at area Libraries
Registration for the 2013 summer reading program begins Tuesday, May 28, at all Jackson-George Regional Library System locations. The reading program for children is designed to help kids discover the pleasure of reading. This year "Dig Into Reading" will let children enjoy a world of adventures and find fun in reading during the summer.
A full schedule of events (download the schedule) will inspire students to be active and interested in reading all summer long. Weekly programs bring dozens of free events right to your neighborhood; puppets, story-times, special guests, prizes, and so much more.
Library programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, grade-school programs, and Teen programs.
A reading record is filled out for each child who registers. Each time the child visits the library, the books he or she has read will be recorded on their own reading record. Certificates of completion and prizes will be presented to those who meet reading goals.
When children are free to choose their own reading materials, wonderful things happen. Often children who are resistant to reading books during the school year find a topic of interest and read about things they like over the summer.
Parents of younger children are urged to enroll their preschool children in the Read-To-Me programs and to attend the regular story time activities at the libraries. A wide selection of new picture books are available that parents can select to read to their children.
For more information and downloadable schedules here www.jgrls.org or visit a library near you.
East Central Public Library - Mondays @ 2 pm
21801 Slider Rd. • 588-6263 June 3 - Dig That Beat
June 10 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 17 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
June 24 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
July 1 - We Dig America
July 8 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates awarded
Gautier Public Library - Wednesdays @ 2 pm
497-4531 • 2100 Library Lane June 5 - Dig That Beat
June 12 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 19 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
June 26 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
July 3 - We Dig America
July 10 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates awarded
Lucedale-George County Public Library - Mondays @ 10 am
507 Oak Street • 947-2123 June 3 - Dig That Beat
June 10 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 17 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
June 24 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
July 1 - We Dig America
July 8 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates awarded
Ina Thompson Moss Point Library - Thursdays @ 10:30 am
4119 Bellview St. • 475-7462 June 6 - Dig That Beat
June 13 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 20 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
June 27 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
July 4 - No Program/Holiday
July 11 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates awarded
Ocean Springs Municipal Library - Tuesdays @ 10 am
525 Dewey Ave. • 875-1193 June 4 - Dig That Beat
June 11 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 18 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
June 25 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
July 2 - We Dig America
July 9 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates
Pascagoula Public Library - Thursdays @ 2 pm
3214 Pascagoula St. • 769-3060 June 6 - Dig That Beat
June 13 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 20 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
June 27 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
July 4 - No Program/Holiday
July 11 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates awarded
St. Martin Public Library - Wednesdays @ 10 am
15004 Lemoyne Blvd. • 392-3250 June 5 - Dig That Beat
June 12 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 19 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
June 26 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
July 3 - We Dig America
July 10 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates
Vancleave Public Library - Tuesdays @ 2 pm
12604 Hwy 57 • 826-5758 June 4 - Dig That Beat
June 11 - Dig Into Storytelling with Da Story Weaver
June 18 - Fighting Crime with the FBI
June 25 - We All Dig Animals – Pet/Animal Awareness
July 2 - We Dig America
July 9 - Dig Into Reading Puppet Show, Contest results and certificates
The Jackson-George Regional Library System is comprised of eight branch libraries serving the two counties and surrounding areas. All locations provide free access to a large collection of books, DVDs, audio books on CD and tape, and music CDs, Internet and free WiFi; research databases, newspapers, and magazines. The library system branches continue to serve as cultural centers, presenting the highest quality programming, exhibits, and free events for children, teens and adults of all ages.
Libraries Storytime Schedules
The schedule below includes our regular Storytimes held at each of the 8 branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System.
Check below for locations, dates and times. Groups should call ahead before attending.
Location
Tues
Wed
Thur
East Central
--
--
10:00 a.m
Gautier
--
--
10:00 a.m.
Lucedale
10:00 a.m.
--
--
Moss Point
CALL 475-7462
10:00 a.m.
--
Ocean Springs
--
10:00 a.m.
--
St. Martin
--
--
10:00 a.m
Vancleave
--
--
10:00 a.m.
Pascagoula
--
10:00 a.m.
--
Free Summer Reading Programs at area Libraries - Get a schedule!
Registration for the 2012 summer reading program begins Tuesday, May 29, at all Jackson-George Regional Library System locations. The reading program for children is designed to help kids discover the pleasure of reading. This year "Dream Big: Read!" programming will let children enjoy nighttime themed adventures and enjoy the fun of reading.
See Lindsey Dank video and Didgeridoo Down Under!
A full schedule of events will inspire students to be active and interested in reading all summer long. All summer programs bring dozens of free programs and events right to your neighborhood; puppets, story-times, special guests and so much more - guaranteed to entertain young and old alike.
Weekly programs for each of three age groups will include; pre-school storytime, grade-school programs, and suspense themed "Own the Night" Teen programs.
"Every year more and more children are reached by our programs," said JGRLS Youth Services Coordinator Bethany Carlisle. "We always have families moving to our area and we encourage them to get a library card and enjoy the fun and learning activities. We hope kids and their parents will come and enjoy great programs for all ages."
A reading record is filled out for each child who registers. Each time the child visits the library, the books he or she has read will be recorded on their own reading record. Certificates of completion will be presented to those who meet reading goals.
When children are free to choose their own reading materials, wonderful things happen. Often children who are resistant to reading books during the school year find a topic of interest and read about things they like over the summer.
Parents of younger children are urged to enroll their preschool children in the Read-To-Me programs and to attend the regular story time activities at the libraries. A wide selection of new picture books are available that parents can select to read to their children.
East Central Public Library - Mondays @ 2 pm
21801 Slider Rd. • 588-6263
June 4 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 11 - Dream Big with NASA
June 18 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 25 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 2 - Dream Big At Your Library (TBA)
July 9 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Gautier Public Library - Wednesdays @ 2 pm
497-4531 • 2100 Library Lane
June 6 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 13 - Dream Big with NASA
June 20 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 27 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 4 - July 4th Holiday - Closed
July 11 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Lucedale-George County Public Library - Mondays @ 10 am
507 Oak Street • 947-2123
June 4 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 11 - Dream Big with NASA
June 18 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 25 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 2 - Dream Big At Your Library (TBA)
July 9 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Ina Thompson Moss Point Library - Thursdays @ 10:30 am
4119 Bellview St. • 475-7462
June 7 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 14 - Dream Big with NASA
June 21 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 28 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 5 - Dream Big At Your Library (TBA)
July 12 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Ocean Springs Municipal Library - Tuesdays @ 10 am
525 Dewey Ave. • 875-1193
June 5 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 12 - Dream Big with NASA
June 19 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 26 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 3 - Dream Big At Your Library (TBA)
July 10 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Pascagoula Public Library - Thursdays @ 2 pm
3214 Pascagoula St. • 769-3060
June 7 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 14 - Dream Big with NASA
June 21 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 28 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 5 - Dream Big At Your Library (TBA)
July 12 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
St. Martin Public Library - Wednesdays @ 10 am
15004 Lemoyne Blvd. • 392-3250
June 6 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 13 - Dream Big with NASA
June 20 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 27 - Owls Big Dream – Puppet Show
July 4 - July 4th Holiday - Closed
July 11 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
Vancleave Public Library - Tuesdays @ 2 pm 12604 Hwy 57 • 826-5857
June 5 - Animals at Night, Exotic Animals on Tour
June 12 - Dream Big with NASA
June 19 - Didgeridoo Down Under
June 26 - Owls Big Dream Puppet Show
July 3 - Dream Big at Your Library (TBA)
July 10 - Dream Big Campfire Stories
The Jackson-George Regional Library System is comprised of eight branch libraries serving the two counties and surrounding areas. All locations provide free access to a large collection of books, DVDs, audio books on CD and tape, and music CDs, Internet and free WiFi; research databases, newspapers, and magazines. The library system branches continue to serve as cultural centers, presenting the highest quality programming, exhibits, and free events for children, teens and adults of all ages.
The schedule below includes our regular Storytimes held at each of the 8 branches of the Jackson-George Regional Library System.
Check below for locations, dates and times. Groups should call ahead before attending.
Location
Tues
Wed
Thur
East Central
--
--
10:00 a.m
Gautier
--
--
10:00 a.m.
Lucedale
10:00 a.m.
--
--
Moss Point
CALL 475-7462
10:00 a.m.
--
Ocean Springs
--
10:00 a.m.
--
St. Martin
--
--
10:00 a.m
Vancleave
--
--
10:00 a.m.
Pascagoula
--
10:00 a.m.
--
Be a Part of Our Program - Corporate/Business Sponsorship
Are you a Business Owner looking for a way to help your community? Consider a donation to the library's Summer Reading Program. Even though summer reading is just getting started year, your tax-deductible donation will promote Reading for knowledge and pleasure to children of all ages. We'll use your donation to begin preparations for the programs and incentives offered at each of the eight libraries. We'll acknowledge your business in all of our Summer Reading publications, including the reading booklets handed out to over 3500 children each year. Contact the Youth Services Coordinator for more information.
Be a Part of Our Program - Corporate/Business Sponsorship