Mentor Public Library kicked off its summer reading program Saturday with a superhero party at its Read House.
More than 100 kids smashed through walls, tested their accuracy with Captain America’s shield, and signed up for the library’s summer reading program, “Every Hero Has a Story.”
And while the party may have ended, the fun has just begun since there’s still plenty of time to sign up for summer reading.
There are also several fun programs and events still to come this summer.
On Thursday evenings, community heroes like nurses, police officers and firemen will join the library for special story times. After all, not all heroes wear capes. On June 11, a nurse will lead a teddy bear clinic.
On Marvelous Mondays, kids can have fun with superhero crafts, games and experiments on the Read House lawn. The first will be June 8 and kids can come dressed as their favorite superhero.
The library will also celebrate literary heroes like Junie B. Jones, Wimpy Kid and Dr. Seuss this summer. At 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4, kids can learn the power of positive thinking with Pete the Cat at the library’s Main Branch.
Mentor Library believes that reading is its own reward. However, kids can still receive prizes for reading or being read to. Every hour they read earns them a ticket in a raffle where they can win everything from telescopes and microscopes to Lego sets and Princess Powerful Barbie. If they read 20 hours this summer, they also receive a golden ticket in a raffle to win one of two $50 gift certificates from Toys ‘R’ Us.
Additionally, children who read or are read to up to 15 hours will receive a Library Champion lawn sign and window cling.
By the way, summer reading isn’t just for children. It’s for anyone who wants to stimulate their creativity and satisfy their curiosity.
MPL’s summer reading program for teens is Unmask! and for adults is Escape the Ordinary. People can register for both the teen and adult programs online. (However, to apply for our children’s program, you will have to come to one of the library’s branches.)
Everyone who participates in the summer reading programs—either by reading books or attending library programs—has a chance to win prizes. The more someone reads, the better chance they have of winning.
For more information on Mentor Library’s summer reading program, call 440-255-8811 or visit Mentor Library’s website.
This article was written by Jason Lea at Mentor Public Library.
