Summer is nearly upon us and we are busily preparing for the summer reading program. This year, the theme is "Make a Splash" so rather predictably, we have a number of fun water-related games and activities in the works for the annual big kick-off. Among your choices for water-based mayhem will be a chance to soak me in the dunk tank. I'll bet you all have lousy aim! (A friendly taunt :-P )
Another nifty activity that day will be a visit from the OverDrive Digital Bookmobile. The Hutchinson Public Library contracts with the OverDrive company to provide downloadable audiobooks and (so far) a few epub ebooks. The Digital Bookmobile provides a unique opportunity to try out various electronic gadgets and learn about the wealth of literary entertainment available through the service.
You can check up on the latest information about these programs at HPL's Facebook page. There are FREE programs scheduled throughout June and July, including our popular craft Wednesdays in July.
I wonder how many books will be read during the various summer reading programs? Last year we had nearly 1,100 children, young adults and adults sign up for the programs. The children's program required the reader to read 10 books to complete it and just shy of 40% reached that goal. The young adults and adults averaged about 5 books per person entered. Checkouts overall were up 5% last summer over the previous year. I hope this year they are up even more and I'd love to see us break the 50% mark for children reaching the reading goal!
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