It’s Time for Summer Reading!
Summer is a perfect opportunity to dive into a good book, and there’s no better place to do it than here at the Kent Memorial Library. For many of us, the summer months offer a break from work or school, giving us some time to read or participate in fun activities. Our diverse collection and Summer Reading programs for all ages can help you fill that downtime!
But why does Summer Reading matter?
While summer break can be a time to relax, it’s also an opportunity to keep our minds sharp and engaged. For adults, reading regularly during the summer can offer a break from the hustle of daily life and provide an escape into new worlds. Whether it is fiction or non-fiction, reading helps to maintain our cognitive health, improves our vocabulary and can spark new interests.
For children and teens, reading regularly during the summer can help to combat the “summer slide”, a phenomenon in which students lose some of their academic skills over the long summer break. It also provides an opportunity to socially connect with their peers, many of whom they may not see when school is not in session.
So, what does the library have to offer this summer?
I am glad you asked! Here is just a little teaser of some of our amazing activities:
Adult programming will feature craft projects, presentations, meditation and Qigong. The Adult Summer Reading program will end with the Wrap-Up Party, where you might win one of our 26 raffle prize baskets!
Youth programming features crafts projects, science experiments and other STEM activities, Lego building, a summer-long sticker mosaic and special Shark Week projects and sensory activities. Summer Reading will wrap up with the raffle, where lucky winners can choose from 18 prize baskets!
This summer, please take advantage of our resources. Whether you’re in the mood for fiction, cookbooks, history or magazines, we offer something for everyone. Grab a book, set a reading goal, attend a library program, and experience the joy of reading, all while making the most of the short summer season.
See you at the library!