Avon Grove Library invites you to participate in our 2023 Summer Reading Program, which includes reading, activities, programs, and prizes for all ages, from birth through adults. This year's theme for Summer Reading is
All Together Now, which focuses on community, kindness, and friendship.
We will have some books on display in the library focused on this year's theme. In addition to print books and magazines, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks, are also welcomed and encouraged for reading. Download the Libby app to your device and use your library card to access those digital resources.
The Summer Reading program will begin with a Kickoff Party at Penn Township Park on Saturday, June 24,
from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Penn Township Park is located at 260 Lewis Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. You can sign up for Summer Reading and pick up your reading and activity logs beginning on June 24 at the Kickoff Party or in person at the Avon Grove Library. The Kickoff Party will have games, crafts, a cool treat, and a performance by Silly Joe Sings.
Keep reading for information on how to participate in the summer reading program and to learn about some fun events we'll be offering this summer!
All Together Now, which focuses on community, kindness, and friendship.
We will have some books on display in the library focused on this year's theme. In addition to print books and magazines, eBooks, eMagazines, and eAudiobooks, are also welcomed and encouraged for reading. Download the Libby app to your device and use your library card to access those digital resources.
The Summer Reading program will begin with a Kickoff Party at Penn Township Park on Saturday, June 24,
from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Penn Township Park is located at 260 Lewis Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. You can sign up for Summer Reading and pick up your reading and activity logs beginning on June 24 at the Kickoff Party or in person at the Avon Grove Library. The Kickoff Party will have games, crafts, a cool treat, and a performance by Silly Joe Sings.
Keep reading for information on how to participate in the summer reading program and to learn about some fun events we'll be offering this summer!
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
The Summer Reading program is divided into four different age groups with activities that you can complete on your own. Tickets earned for reading throughout the summer will be used to raffle Grand Prize Baskets in the following age groups: Babies/Toddlers/Preschool; Kindergarten – 2nd grades, 3rd grade-5th grade, Teen, and Adult for a total of 5 baskets.
Grand Prize Winners will be drawn and announced on Monday, August 21.
Grand Prize Winners will be drawn and announced on Monday, August 21.
PreschoolToddlers, preschool-age children, and even babies can adopt their own stuffed cat or dog and earn prizes by completing fun activities throughout the summer, such as:
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ElementaryAvon Grove Library is again offering the Patch Power program for kids in grades K-5! Elementary students can collect all 8 patches, one per week, each with a different theme. Each patch is earned by completing three activities on the Patch card. We will offer a weekly library program centered on that week's patch and theme for those interested. Attending the program counts as one of the three activities required to earn that patch. Patch themes include:
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Teen & AdultWho says summer reading is just for kids?! Teens and adults can read and complete activities throughout the summer to earn raffle tickets toward a grand prize! Some examples of the activities are:
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SUMMER READING EVENTS
Visit Avon Grove Library's online Event Calendar for a complete list of library programs for early literacy, children, teens, and adults offered throughout the summer! Print copies of the calendar are available in the library. Some programs include Storytime in the Park, with a different local park as our monthly host. Also, Movies in the Park will occur at Penn Township Park, including June 10 "Lilo and Stitch," July 8, "Top Gun Maverick," and September 9, "Halloweentown and Hocus Pocus". Registration is only required for special programs that require us to plan for supplies needed, such as Patch Power.
The Summer Reading program will end with a Closing Party at Penn Township Park on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Penn Township Park is located at 260 Lewis Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. The closing party will have games, crafts, a cool treat, and a performance by a puppeteer, Rick Waterhouse.
The Summer Reading program will end with a Closing Party at Penn Township Park on Saturday, August 19 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Penn Township Park is located at 260 Lewis Rd., West Grove, PA 19390. The closing party will have games, crafts, a cool treat, and a performance by a puppeteer, Rick Waterhouse.