Nicholson Memorial Library System's

Summer Reading Programs!

June 9 to August 4

Did you know the Nicholson Memorial Library System has Summer Reading Programs for readers of all ages? Whether you are a kid, teen, or adult, you can participate in a reading program for your age group. Why should you participate? In addition to the pleasure you receive from reading a good book and exploring your community, you may also earn prizes

Summer Reading Program video





Children (babies through age 11) and teens (ages 12 through 17):



June 9 - August 4

Participate in fun reading challenges and other activities by completing Activity Cards.

Each completed Activity Card will earn prizes and be entered into a grand prize drawing!



July 28 - last day to get an Activity Card

Aug. 4 - last day to turn in an Activity Card and collect a prize

Aug. 6 - Summer Reading Wrap-up Party!

Children and teens will also have the opportunity throughout June and July to enjoy special events like games, movies, and special performers.

Children's & Teen Calendar - July (PDF 256 KB prints 8.5x14)

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For more information about the children’s and teen reading programs, please call 972-205-2516.



Adults (ages 18 and older):



June 9 - August 4



Complete fun reading challenges and other activities every two weeks

Prizes Each completed Activity Card will be entered into a drawing for

A total of four Activity Cards can be completed (Cards released June 9, June 23, July 7 and July 21 )



August 4 - final day to turn in Activity Cards

At the end of the program, a drawing will be held for a system-wide grand prize and branch prizes (two for each branch).

Adults will also have the opportunity throughout June and July to enjoy special events like craft programs, games, and live musical entertainment.



Adult Calendar - July (PDF 347 KB)



For information about the adult reading program, call 972-205-2502.

Children's Summer Reading Program:



1. Starting June 9, pick up an Activity Card at any of the libraries’ Children’s Desks.



2. Track your progress through the summer using Activity Cards. You need to complete 5 squares over 7 days before turning in each Activity Card. Babies and toddlers complete 3 squares.



3. Return your Activity Card for a prize and get your next Activity Card. There are a total of four Activity Cards and four prizes over the summer.

4. There is 1 additional bonus Card that can be completed AFTER finishing the 4 Activity Cards. Participants will receive an extra entry in the grand prize drawing, but will not receive a prize for finishing a bonus Card.



5. There will be a grand prize for each age group (babies/toddlers ages 0-3; children ages 4-11; teens ages 12-17). Participants will earn an entry for each Activity Card they completed.



6. The grand prizes will be awarded at the Pete the Cat Wrap-up Party at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 at the Central Library. All participants are welcome but do not need to be present to win.



Last day to sign up is July 28, 2018

Last day to turn in Activity Cards is August 4, 2018

Prizes (PDF 185 KB)

Prizes are while supplies last and prize substitutions may be made when necessary. top of the page







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¡Puede entregar la carta en cualquier biblioteca pública de Garland! Bebes completan cualquier 3 cuadros y ninos y jovenes calquier 5. Regrese la carta completa en la fecha estampada de abajo o despues para un premio y una nueva tarjeta. Último día para registrarse es el 28 de julio, 2018. Último día para entregar la carta es el 4 de Agosto, 2018. Premios disponibles mientras duren.

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Teen Summer Reading Program:



1. Starting June 9, pick up an Activity Card at any of the libraries’ Children’s Desks.



2. Track your progress through the summer. You need to complete 5 squares over 7 days before turning in each Activity Card.



3. Return your Activity Card for a prize and your next Card. There are a total of four Activity Cards and four prizes over the summer. There is 1 additional bonus Card that can be completed AFTER finishing the 4 Activity Cards. Participants will receive an extra entry in the grand prize drawing, but will not receive a prize for finishing a bonus Card.



5. There will be a grand prize for each age group (babies/toddlers ages 0-3; children ages 4-11; teens ages 12-17). Participants will earn an entry for each Activity Card they completed.



6. The grand prizes will be awarded at the Pete the Cat Wrap-up Party at 2:30 p.m., Monday, August 6 at the Central Library. All participants are welcome but do not need to be present to win.



Last day to sign up is July 28, 2018

Last day to turn in Activity Cards is August 4, 2018.

Prizes (PDF 185 KB)

Prizes are while supplies last and prize substitutions may be made when necessary. top of the page







!Las Bibliotecas Tienen Ritmo!



¡Puede entregar la carta en cualquier biblioteca pública de Garland! Bebes completan cualquier 3 cuadros y ninos y jovenes calquier 5. Regrese la carta completa en la fecha estampada de abajo o despues para un premio y una nueva tarjeta. Último día para registrarse es el 28 de julio, 2018. Último día para entregar la carta es el 4 de Agosto, 2018. Premios disponibles mientras duren. top of the page

Adult Summer Reading Program:



Join in the fun this summer with Activity Cards and free programs and workshops just for adults!



1. The program runs June 9 through August 4. Individuals 18 and older are eligible to participate in the Adult Summer Reading program and registration is required to participate.



2. Participants must complete any five squares on an Activity Card in order for it to be entered in the prize drawings. Participants can choose to complete each Card by reading books, completing community activities, or a combination of both.

3. Each Activity Card will be available for two weeks. Patrons can submit a

maximum of one Activity Card for each two-week period. Participants can return their completed Card anytime within that two week period:

Activity Cards:

Card 1: June 9 to June 23

Card 2: June 23 to July 7

Card 3: July 7 to July 21

Card 4: July 21 to Aug. 4

The last day to turn in a card is Aug. 4.



3. Some special events are family-friendly and patrons under 18 years of age may attend but are ineligible for prize drawings. See below for details regarding age restrictions at special events.



4. Every two weeks, at the conclusion of each Activity Card period, a drawing will be held for a prize. The winners of these drawings are still eligible for the grand prize and branch prizes.

Drawings:

Card 1: Wednesday, June 27

Card 2: Wednesday, July 11

Card 3: Wednesday, July 25

Card 4: Wednesday, August 8

Branch Prizes & Grand Prize: Wednesday, August 22

5. At the end of the program, a drawing will be held for a system-wide grand prize and branch prizes (two for each branch). Each branch prize drawing will be taken from the Activity Cards returned at that branch. The grand prize drawing will be taken from all Activity Cards returned system-wide. The branch prize drawings will be held first. Winners of a branch prize will be ineligible for the grand prize.



6. Winners for ASRP Activity Card prizes do not need to be present to win. They will be notified by phone or email. Winners have two weeks to claim their prize or another winner will be drawn. All drawings will be held at the Central Library at 11 a.m. on the dates specified. NMLS staff and their immediate family members are not eligible to win prizes.

Prizes (PDF 95 KB)

Prize substitutions may be made when necessary

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Please be aware that photographs and video may be taken at Library programs for use in print and/or electronic media at the Library’s discretion.

The Adult Summer Reading Program is sponsored by

the Friends of the Nicholson Memorial Library System.

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