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It will be a jungle at the Grande Prairie Public Library during the Summer Reading Game from July 3 to Aug. 27. The theme is Jungle and surprises are in store for all ages.
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Summer reading programs help students maintain or increase their reading levels in the next school year.
“Reading programs over the summer months are effective at combating what’s known as the summer slump,” says Mikyla Meyer, Children’s Program Coordinator. “Students that read several books during the summer test better than their peers in the fall. We hope to encourage reading in a fun way.”
All reading for the jungle-themed Summer Reading Game is tracked online through the Beanstack app and branded programs will be offered throughout the summer.
“The Beanstack app is easy to use and allows participants to log their reading from anywhere,” says Meyer.
Children’s Summer Reading Game
“The Children’s Summer Reading game encourages children to read every day,” says Meyer. “Logging their reading online will allow them to earn digital badges as well as the opportunity to win prizes such as a pottery wheel, Kobo Sage or Gravitrax Starter Set.”
The Children’s Summer Reading Game will begin with a free party on Saturday, June 25.
“The kick-off party will feature bouncy castles, glitter tattoos and circus fun,” says Meyer. “Join us on the Mamawe Concourse from 1 pm to 4 pm”
Teen Summer Reading Game
When teens register for the Summer Reading Game, they earn a badge and are entered for the grand prize draw.
“They can earn additional entries for the books they read each week, through social media challenges, reviewing books, and completing bonus challenges,” says Bryanna Peterson, Teen & Adult Summer Reading Game Coordinator.
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Teen programs, as well as take and makes, will be offered throughout the summer.
“Teens can get together, hang out, and be creative,” says Peterson.
Reading this summer could mean a lucrative grand prize for one lucky teen. “We’ll be giving away a Nintendo Switch Lite,” says Peterson. “Get reading and you could be the winner!”
Adult Summer Reading Game
Adults will also be tracking their reading through the Beanstack app.
“Adult readers are invited to participate in our Facebook group,” says Peterson. “They can earn badges by participating in the Book Club and be entered to win the grand prize of a Kobo eReader.”
Information on Library programs, including those for the Summer Reading Game is available at events.gppl.ca. Details on participating in the Summer Reading Game are available online at gppl.ca or by contacting the Library at 780-532-3580.
About the Grande Prairie Public Library
The Grande Prairie Public Library serves the City of Grande Prairie (one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, pop. 69,088), the County of Grande Prairie and the Municipal District of Greenview. In 2021, 378,594 items were borrowed and 100,313 people visited GPPL, located in the Montrose Cultural Center. For more information, call 780-532-3580 or visit us online at gppl.ca.