Altamont Public Library

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release: May 13, 2009
Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian
Subject: 2009 Summer Reading Program at the Altamont Public Library

Each year, the Altamont Public Library offers a summer reading program offering fun activities and reading incentives to encourage children ages 3 through 12th grade to read through the summer. The 2009 Summer Reading Program theme is "Read on the wild side” and runs from June 1 through June 30, when prize bags will be given to the participants.
The Altamont Public Library has been providing the Altamont community with great books and materials for over 100 years. We are committed to helping your child learn to love reading by providing fun programs for all ages. We also promise to provide them with the very best books, reference materials, videos, DVDs, audiobooks, periodicals, computers, and Internet access. We strive to provide friendly, helpful service in a warm, welcoming setting. It is our hope that your child will find this a great place to come for their life-long learning needs. The library also strives to encouraged children to spend increased time with books, thereby encouraging children to read themselves, as well as encouraging parents to become involved in their children’s reading. The Altamont Public plays a major role in fostering literacy, especially among those most needing assistance in developing literacy skills (e.g., preschool and elementary school children).
The Altamont Public Library Summer Reading Program goals are:
Preschoolers through Kindergarten: 15 books a month in the "Read to me" program
1st Grade through 3rd Grade: 20 picture books or 6 chapter books or combination
4th Grade through 6th Grade: 400 pages a month
7th Grade through 8th Grade: 800 pages a month
High School: create your own goals
In the past years, the reading program has been able to provide this program through generous donations from area organizations, businesses and individuals. This summer’s reading program is no different. Current donations will allow the library to update its selection of youth reading material and provide the prize bags for the participants who finish the program.

Keep your kids' reading skills sharp this summer. It is a proven fact that reading through the summer months will help them maintain the reading skills they have gained this year! There are great prizes and fun programs for all ages in our Summer Reading Program. Register your child for the Summer Reading Program at the Altamont Public Library today.
For more information on the Altamont Public Library, stop by or call 618-483-5457 or visit www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.

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	NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: May 13, 2009 Contact: Beth Speers, Altamont Public Library Librarian Subject: 2009 Summer Reading Program at the Altamont Public Library Each year, the Altamont Public Library offers a summer reading program offering fun activities and reading incentives to encourage children ages 3 through 12th grade to read through the summer. The 2009 Summer Reading Program theme is "Read on the wild side” and runs from June 1 through June 30, when prize bags will be given to the participants. The Altamont Public Library has been providing the Altamont community with great books and materials for over 100 years. We are committed to helping your child learn to love reading by providing fun programs for all ages. We also promise to provide them with the very best books, reference materials, videos, DVDs, audiobooks, periodicals, computers, and Internet access. We strive to provide friendly, helpful service in a warm, welcoming setting. It is our hope that your child will find this a great place to come for their life-long learning needs. The library also strives to encouraged children to spend increased time with books, thereby encouraging children to read themselves, as well as encouraging parents to become involved in their children’s reading. The Altamont Public plays a major role in fostering literacy, especially among those most needing assistance in developing literacy skills (e.g., preschool and elementary school children). The Altamont Public Library Summer Reading Program goals are: Preschoolers through Kindergarten: 15 books a month in the "Read to me" program 1st Grade through 3rd Grade: 20 picture books or 6 chapter books or combination 4th Grade through 6th Grade: 400 pages a month 7th Grade through 8th Grade: 800 pages a month High School: create your own goals In the past years, the reading program has been able to provide this program through generous donations from area organizations, businesses and individuals. This summer’s reading program is no different. Current donations will allow the library to update its selection of youth reading material and provide the prize bags for the participants who finish the program. Keep your kids' reading skills sharp this summer. It is a proven fact that reading through the summer months will help them maintain the reading skills they have gained this year! There are great prizes and fun programs for all ages in our Summer Reading Program. Register your child for the Summer Reading Program at the Altamont Public Library today. For more information on the Altamont Public Library, stop by or call 618-483-5457 or visit www.altamontpubliclibrary.com.