Summer Reading Program underway at Honey Brook library

There is still time for patrons of all ages to sign up for the Summer Reading Program at the Honey Brook Community Library, 687 Compass Road, Honey Brook. The program, themed "Adventure Begins at Your Library," will conclude on Saturday, Aug. 10.

Participants are asked to pick up their Summer Reading Program packages at the library to register and then start reading. Those who bring in their reading log weekly will receive a ticket to be entered into a drawing to earn prizes. Those who bring in a nonperishable food item for the Honey Brook Food Pantry will earn one extra ticket.

School-age children are asked put a checkmark on their reading log for every 15 minutes that they read. "You need to have a minimum of three check marks in a week to get a ticket," explained library director Jennier Spade.

On the reading log for preschoolers, they are asked to color in a square for every book they read or have read to them. "For each square they color, they get a ticket," Spade said.

Young adults (YA) have to read three YA books or seven graphic novels each week to get their ticket. Adults can earn a ticket when they read two books. "As of last week, we have 85 adults signed up," Spade noted.

Each group - preschool, school age, YA and adult - has three baskets they can win. Participants can put their tickets into the container in front of the basket they would like to win.

Prizes include an Echo Dot, an Amazon gift card and a McDonald's gift card.

Also as part of the program, activities will be offered throughout the summer.

Magic: The Gathering Club will meet on Saturdays, July 27 and Aug. 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. The program is open to people age 13 through adults. The library will offer starter sets, or attendees can bring their own cards.

A Percy Jackson Demigod Camp will be held on Tuesday, July 30, at 6 p.m. for students in grades three to eight. Students will learn about Greek mythology and make crafts and snacks based on the "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" books. Registration in required.

STEM Spark will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at 10:30 a.m. for children in grades one to five. Students will become paleontologists as they "dig" for prehistoric ocean life using authentic tools. They will then analyze their findings. The program is limited to 25 children, and registration is required.

Other programs will include Tuesdays with Ms. Therese, featuring electronic and board gaming, July 23, 6 p.m.; Stories in the Shade story time with Miss Jennifer Wednesdays through July 31, at 10 a.m.; and Sewing with Ms. Nancy, Fridays, 6 to 8 p.m.

Call 610-273-3303 or email jspade@ccls.org to register for the programs. For more information and a complete schedule of activities, visit http://www.honeybrooklibrary.org or search for "Honey Brook Community Library" on Facebook.

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