Summer Reading FAQs
Who can take part in the Summer Reading Program?When can I sign up?
Can I participate in the program more than once?
Can I read my own books?
Can I read any books in the library?
How do I fill out a reading log?
Do I have to go to the library every day?
Does the library offer other programs during the summer?
Do I have to have a library card?
How much does it cost?
What do I get when I finish?
How do I get my incentive awards?
When must I complete the reading club?
How is the theme chosen?
Where can I get more resources to use with the summer theme?
Who can take part in the Summer Reading Program?
All residents of Urbandale, the metro area, or other qualifying Iowa residents may take part. Children from birth through sixth grade can take part in the program. Children who are reading on their own may choose their own goals. Those just beginning to read may choose to read 15 books. More confident readers may choose to read 5 longer chapter books. This year we are offering a reading group for those in 6th grade or older. This group will focus on number of pages read. For descriptions of all the book clubs for this year click here.
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When can I sign up?
You can sign up any time from June 2 to July 26, 2008. Registration must be done in person to receive reading logs.
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Can I participate in the program more than once?
Yes, readers may complete more than one log. However, different incentive prizes may be awarded.
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We
prefer the books you read be titles owned by the library. If you own the
same book as the library, you may read that copy. We are trying to promote
use of the library.
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Can I read any books in the library?
Children should read age/reading ability appropriate books.
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How do I fill out a reading log?
Write your name in the appropriate space on your reading log. As you read your books, write the titles of the books on the log.
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Do I have to go to the library every day?
No, the Summer Reading Program is a self-paced program. The program can be completed at home. Children are, of course, welcome to read in the library!
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Does the library offer other programs during the summer?
The library schedules a variety of programs throughout the summer. Please stop by the library to pick up one of our monthly calendars or check our website http://www.urbandalelibrary.org.
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Do I have to have a library card?
You do not need a library card to take part in the Summer Reading club. However, a library card is important if you want to check out books and other items to take home with you for 3 weeks.
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How much does it cost?
The Summer Reading Program is FREE!
Most importantly, you get the satisfaction of accomplishment. You will read books and you may even start school with better reading skills than you had at the end of the school year! If you turn in your reading log before July 26, you will receive incentive prizes (while they last!).
How do I get my incentive awards?
Readers must come to the library to receive their awards. Library staff like to visit with each reader about at least one book they have read.
When must I complete the reading club?
Last day to receive awards is July 26, 2008.
The State Library of Iowa is a member of the National Collaborative Summer Library Program. This is a consortium of 45 state agencies and associations working together to provide high-quality summer reading program materials for children at the lowest cost possible for their public, private and school libraries. Urbandale Public Library has been using these materials for a number of years. For more information, check out the CSLP website at http://www.cslpreads.org/index.html.
Where can I get more resources to use
with the summer theme?
The Collaborative summer Library Program offers these resources: http://www.cslpreads.org/2008/cp08resources.htm.