CHILDREN'S LIBRARIAN - FROM THE DESK OF ERIN BOHM

What is the SUMMER READING PROGRAM?

Each year a nonprofit, charitable organization called the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) provides libraries across the nation with a shared theme and beautiful, free, graphic art & media by an American artist. It supports families in engaging with a self-run summer reading challenge called the Summer Reading Program (SRP). CSLP began in 1987 when ten Minnesota regional library systems developed a summer library program for children that public libraries could use to support literacy throughout the summer. It continues to this day, assisting librarians in sharing ideas, expertise and costs to produce a high-quality summer reading program for all.

The Mancos Public library provides families with SRP reading logs and other materials that children use to track and increase their summer reading. We also provide prizes as incentives for children to complete 15 minute blocks of reading - each time they do, they fill in a spot in their reading log. Each completed line earns them a prize!

To further support the SRP, we also provide a weekly, drop-in, all- ages event that connects to the annual theme. This event also helps families to schedule weekly time at the library when they can bring reading logs in to collect prizes and encourage their kiddos to stay engaged with reading. Each Friday, 9:00-10:00 am, June 27 - July 25, we have performers, entertainers, scientists and special guests! See the performer schedule for more information!

COLOR OUR WORLD | Summer Kids Program Dates

Monday June 16:

• Summer Reading Program Begins.
• Register by picking up Reading Folders:
• 0-5 years and 6-12 years.
• Earn prizes for 15 minute reading sessions.

Friday June 27:

• Summer Fridays @ the Library program begins.
• Online Registration Required. Opens June 23
• Activities 8:30-12:00 pm

Friday July 25:

• Summer Fridays @ the Library Program Ends

Wednesday July 31:

• Summer Reading Program (SRP) Ends
• Bubble & Foam Dance Party
• Library Parking Lot 5 pm

What is the SUMMER FRIDAYS @ THE LIBRARY program?

During the academic year, the library offers a three-quarter-day program called Fridays @ the Library; children move from one activity to the next, doing everything from science to art! During the summer, we continue this tradition with one difference: the first hour of the day (9-10 am) is dedicated to the Summer Reading Program! From there, kids who are registered to spend the morning with us carry on to other activities until pick up at 12pm. This program requires weekly registration and runs June 27 - July 25. Registration begins June 23: www.mancoslibrary.org/for-kids/

Summer Fridays @ the Library! June 27-July 25, 2024

8:30 am-12:00 pm
Ages 4-12: Weekly Registration Required
Ages 3 & Under: Can Attend 9-10 am; Must be accompanied; Drop-In Friday Schedule

• 8:30 - 9:00 Drop Off
• 9:00-10:00 PERFORMER: Summer Reading Program (SRP)
• 10:00-10:30 Snack & Patio Play
• 10:30-11:20 Playground Time
• 11:20-12:00 Coloring & LEGO
• 12:00 - Pick Up

Summer Reading Program: Performer Schedule

Friday June 27th

• THE SALIDA CIRCUS 9-9:45 am
• T-SHIRT MAKING SRP IN SPACE! 9:45-10:30 am

Friday July 4th

• COOL SCIENCE
• Mare Straub: Light Show and Dippin' Dots Ice Cream!
• 9-10 am

Friday July 11th

• PROFESSOR UNIVERSE'S FOUND IN THE STARS:
• A ONE-MAN-SHOW
• 9-10 AM

Friday July 18th

• MANCOS CONSERVATION DISTRICT:
• COLORADO TO MEXICO: THE ART OF FLOWING WATER
• 9-10 AM

Friday July 25th

• YETI THE THERAPY DOG & YETI THE WHISPERER 9-10 am
• MANCOS DAYS KIDS PARADE 10-10:30 am

Thursday July 31st

• 5:00-6:00 pm
• Last Day SRP Bubble Dance Party!!
• Prizes for Reading Logs!