summer reading book lists

ALSC's Quicklists Consulting Committee has updating our Summer Reading Lists with new and exciting titles!
The lists are full of book titles to keep children engaged in reading throughout the summer.  Three Summer Reading book lists are available for K-2^nd, 3^rd- 5^th and 6^th-8^th grade students.

Each list is available below to download for free in color and black and white.  Lists can be customized to include library information, summer hours and summer reading programs for children before making copies available to schools and patrons.


K - 2nd grade ( Color | B&W )
3rd - 5th grade ( Color | B&W )
6th - 8th grade ( Color | B&W )

meet alex blumenthal

Alex is from Salisbury, North Carolina and is a 5th grader at Overton Elementary School. His video (below) details the essential value of libraries to him and all of North Carolina.

“My name is Alex Blumenthal and I am a fifth grader at Overton Elementary School in Salisbury, NC. I have 1 twin brother, 2 dogs and 3 horses.

My hobbies include theater, reading, playing my trumpet and being active in Boy Scouts. I really enjoy technology and am efficient in the making of Imovies. I love school and am looking forward to middle school next year.

My favorite extra-curricular activity has been Elementary Battle of the Books because it has given me some of my best friends. I love to read because it can take me places I’ve never been and help me feel like I am doing things I’ve never done.

Going to Washington DC to rally Congress about the importance of libraries is one of the most important things I’ve done this year.”

summer reading is almost here!

Registration begins Monday, May 12th!  Let's get ready for another great summer!

princess zola

teen poetry slam tonight!

coloring contest winners

Results are in for our 411 Community Read Coloring Contest:

Ages 7-10
First Place: Ava Heath, Age 9, Cabarrus County
Second Place: Caleb Schell, Age 8, Rowan County
Third Place: Emma Harrison, Age 9, Davidson County

Ages 11-13
First Place: Abigail Mayn, Age 11, Rowan County
Second Place: Laura Nettles, Age 11, Rowan County
Third Place: Jude Smeltzer, Age 11, Rowan County

Ages 14-17
First Place: Dia Lo, Age 15, Rowan County
Second Place: Erin Magee, Age 14, Cabarrus County
Third Place: Ryan Bame, Age 14, Rowan County

baby zola

A big welcome back to Ashley Bowie (HQ)!  Here are a few photos of her new baby girl, Zola, from birth to more recent:

What a sweet girl!