Cache Valley Summer Reading Program Exchange - When reading is more than its own reward

Cache Valley Summer Reading
     Program Exchange
 When reading is more than its own reward

      Note: This only represents libraries that
      responded back to CVLA. Check with your local
      library for details on their reading program.

Smithfield Public Library
• The library has reading clubs for all ages, babies
  to grown-ups
    KIDS
• Virtual Storytimes for Kids: Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM
   – Corresponding craft kit available
• Storytimes in the Park: Thursdays @ 10 AM
   – Smithfield’s Central Park (right next to the
     library)
       • Blankets & Social Distancing required

Smithfield Public Library
• Virtual Hogle Zoo field trips! Fridays, starting June 11th
   – Contact the library for information & to sign-up

 Everyone
• Book Walk in Mack Park
   – New book every two weeks
 Teens
• Take and Make crafts for teens
• Virtual Game Groups
          – Dungeons & Dragons
          – Jackbox Games

Smithfield Public Library
 Adults
• Book Club
   – Every 3rd Thursday. Website will have details on
     what will be discussed each month.
• Virtual Crafting Classes
   – Monthly craft class (Space is limited!)
          – Cake decorating
          – Acrylic painting
          – Felt unicorn finger puppets

Mendon Library
• Kick-off event: June 1st
@ Mendon Station
95 N Main St @ 6:30 – 8:30 PM

                                Reader Zone App

North Logan Library
• There will be live, in-person, performances at
  the library all summer long!
  –   Wed, June 16: Dazzle Dogs
  –   Wed, July 7: Rocky Mountain Puppets ventriloquism show
  –   Wed, July 14: Scales & Tails Bird Show
  –   Wed, July 21: Scales & Tales Reptile Show
  –   Wed, July 28: Magician Jason Porter
  – Wed, August 11: Magic of Mike Hamilton
          – More programs coming, check the website   Reader Zone App
               Prizes will include books, candy bars,
               candy, bookmarks, and much more!

Logan Library
KIDS
• For the most part, the program will be run virtually, via
   • We will provide paper "passports" to help children
     keep track of the weeks, missions and reading times.
• We will highlight a different animal weekly, and there will
  be corresponding crafts and missions, in addition to the
  reading goal.
   • The reading goal for ages 11 and younger is 60 minutes
     a week.
      • We will attempt to have some in-person storytimes
        (likely outdoors)
                Prizes will include books, candy, treats
                bookmarks, toys, & coupons!

Logan Library
Teens
• For the most part, the program will be run virtually, via
• Weekly, in-person programming will resume (Teen Tuesday)
  beginning June 1
   • Week 1: Board Games
   • Week 2: Video Games
   • Week 3: Crafts
   • Week 4: Tech Tuesdays (YouTube, Robots, TikTok, whatever)
   • Week 5: (June & Aug) Live prize drawings for books, candy, gift cards and a
     monthly grand prize.
            • The reading goal for ages 11+ is 100 minutes/week.
            • Missions will be based on animals with amazing
              tails. Prizes will include books, candy, treats
                          gift cards, coupons & grand prizes (TBD)

Logan Library
Adults
• For the most part, the program will be run virtually, via
• June 1 – Aug 31
• Probably very similar to the current reading program
   • Option to read up to 60 minutes a day
   • Prize ½ way through (Library swag)
   • Prize at reading goal completion ($5 gift card)
       • Grand prize drawing for 2 $50 gift cards

Logan Family Center
• June 8 – July 30
• Weekly themed story time “Summer camps”
   – Register via Eventbrite (links on website)
   – Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday are the
     same, repeated program each week.
• Weekly Friday “Open Play” and storytime
• July 30th end of summer/goodbye
    to the community party
             Prizes will include books, candy, treats
             bookmarks, toys, & coupons!

Cache County Library
• June 1 – July 30
• No in-person events planned
• Come into the library to pick up summer
  reading packets!

Hyrum Library
• Hyrum Library plans a kick-off party June 7th

• We are doing in-person programs for 8 weeks
  with various programs throughout the summer.