By Amanda Pevey
Elmore/Autauga News
Millbrook’s Public Library began their Summer Reading Program has begun and it will continue through July 28th. It is not too late to get involved!
The theme for this year is called “All Together Now.” This is for children between the ages of four and twelve, reading independently. They must be library books, preferably on child’s reading level. Prizes will be awarded Monday through Friday, now through July 28th. Entries for daily prize drawing can be entered now until the end of the program.
For every chapter book read, one name entry can be placed in drawing bucket. For picture book readers, one entry can be placed in drawing bucket for every three books read. Once you have won a daily prize you are no longer eligible to win another. You are now reading for fun and a chance at the BIG prizes to be drawn from the bucket on last day of program, July 28th.
All during the summer, the library has asked that you keep them informed of the total number of books read. They will have a tally board to keep track. The library goal this summer is 2000 books read!
A new added treat this year is family fun day at the library. Every Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. the library will host family fun days at the library. These programs are to encourage community spirit and friendship! Join the library for family fun days. The following dates are scheduled:
• June 6th
Friendship Bracelet Making Day
• June 13th
Board Game Day
• June 20th
Puzzles with Friends or Family or Both
• June 27th
Write your Own Story Day with Ms. Angie
• July 11th
Board Game Day
• July 18th
Puzzle Day
• July 25th
Game and Puzzle Day
Saturdays at 10:00 a.m. the library will have Movie Days. Bring your own snack and drink in a closable container and join the library for some cinematic fun! Adult must be present for each child or group. The first movie will be on Saturday, June 3rd.
Story hour time will take place on Thursday Mornings at 10:00 a.m. and a special craft can be made during that time. The following dates are scheduled:
• June 1st
The Adventures of Robo Kid/Even Robots Aren’t Perfect/I am not a Tin Can!
Robot Craft
• June 8th
Pigeon & Cat/Frog VS. Toad
Bird and Frog Craft
• June 15th
Gussie & Max/Mission Possible
Koala and Monkey Craft
• June 22nd
The Library Fish/The Library Fish Learns to Read
Fish Craft
• June 29th
Lulu & Zoey: A Sister Story/Zach & Ike Are Exactly Alike
Fun Craft
• July 6th
Sallie Bee Writes a Thank You/The Kindest Red
Writing a Thank You and Making a Friendship Card Craft
• July 13th
My Violin is not Broken/Brave Everyday
Musical Craft
• July 20th
Three Blue Badger Stories
Badger Craft
• July 27th
Last Story Hour for the Summer/Many Fun Stories & an End of Summer Craft
Let us all help the library to meet their goal, improve your reading levels, take a chance at winning a prize, and have some good library fun!! Families are eagerly encouraged to participate in the family fun days on Tuesdays, story hour times on Thursdays, and movies on Saturdays at the library.
For more information about the Summer Reading Program at Millbrook Public Library, please call them at (334) 285-6688. You can also visit their Facebook page at: www.Facebook.com/millbrookpubliclibrary.
