children's summer reading: dig into reading!

Children’s Summer Reading:  Dig Into Reading!

Rowan Public Library and the Friends of Rowan Public Library invite children of all ages to Dig Into Reading this summer.  Sign your child up for a fun filled summer of programs and reading.  Pre-registration begins on May 13^th at all library locations for children ages 12 months to rising 5^th graders.   Children will be able to earn prizes throughout the summer by reading!  Reading begins on June 10^th after school is out and goes through August 10^th.  Those who complete their Treasure Map will be able to pick a book to keep.         

Our Dig Into Reading arts and crafts Kick-off events will be held on Thursday, June 13^th at the Frank T. Tadlock South Rowan Regional Library in China Grove from 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm, at the East Branch in Rockwell on Friday, June 14^th from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm and at Headquarters in Salisbury on Saturday, June 15^th  from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. 

             

All programs begin on June 17^th and run until August 1^st.  RPL staff will be entertaining the youngest participants, while professional performers “Dig In” with the school-aged children.  These guests include “Pint Size Polka” , “Captain Jim” , Salisbury’s own “Dapper Dion” , “Flows Circus” , “Blue Moon Puppets” and crowd favorite “Ro and Mo” .  One School age show will be offered at each library location and Cleveland Town Hall.  Check with your local library for times and dates of all programs. 

           

This summer the library is pleased to sponsor a special Literacy Event hosted by Altrusa at Patterson Farm on June 8^th from 10am to 2pm.  All children will be able to participated in many literacy based activities and leave with a free book.  The library will also hold a Literacy Workshop for parents of children ages 0-5 on Monday, June 17^th at 6:30 pm.  Registration is required for the workshop and space is limited. You can register at any library branch starting May 13^th.  Check with your library for anymore special events or activities throughout the summer.