May 2016

Keeping you up-to-date on what's happening at Morton Library

Save the Date!

Saturday, June 4 - from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

Mark your calendars now for our Summer Reading Kick-Off Day!

Come to the library on Saturday, June 4 to join in on the fun and games, sign up for our Summer Reading Challenge, and find some good books to read. What a great way to start the summer off right - with a visit to the library! Let's all Read For The Win!

We'll be at your school in May!

Learn all about our Summer Reading Challenge

Mrs. Snoke & Mrs. Yoder will be visiting all the elementary schools in May to share information about this year's Summer Reading Program. Not only will there be fun programs and activities at the library this summer, but the benefits of summer reading are clear. National research finds that students who participate in library summer reading programs scored higher on reading achievement tests at the beginning of the next school year than those who did not participate. Our mission is to provide the resources and experiences to bridge this summer gap.

Teen Summer Reading Challenge

The school year is almost over and we are getting excited for our Summer Reading Challenge! Any teens going into 7th through 12th grade are welcome to sign up for our Teen Program. Sign-up begins when school is out for the summer. Complete the teen reading goals for prizes and the opportunity to go to the Pool Party in August. There will also be programs just for teens, including a Pizza Party at the end of the summer. Don’t forget to sign up for our Teen e-Newsletter so you can get more information as summer gets closer.

Book Buzz

May 24 @ 6:30 p.m.

Come hear about the hottest new titles for summer and fall. Library Director Alissa Williams will have just returned from Book Expo – the largest book and author event in the country! She’ll take you behind the scenes and share recommendations and give away free advanced copies of upcoming titles. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

Volunteer Listeners Needed

Monday mornings, June 6 - July 25, from 9:30am - 10:30am

Volunteer listeners are needed for our Monday Morning Readers program. Can you spare one hour on Monday mornings to help a child? By listening to a child read aloud, you can help a 1st, 2nd or 3rd grader who is reading below grade level maintain his or her reading skills throughout the summer. No tutoring skills are needed, just a friendly listening ear. Call the library at 309-263-2200 for more information.

Adult Summer Reading Challenge

Why should kids have all the fun?

The challenge begins on May 18. "Read For The Win" and have the opportunity to participate in fun prize drawings and earn prizes!
More information available at the Information Desk.

Faxing service is available at the library

Morton Library offers faxing services to the public. You can send and receive faxes for $1.00 per page, up to 10 pages. The cover page is free. Just bring your documents to be faxed to the check-out desk, and a friendly staff member will be glad to assist you. The service operates during regular library hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm, Fri 9am-6pm, and Sat 9am-5pm.

Questions?

Call 309-263-2200 or email questions@mortonlibrary.org

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