Summer weather is here and summer vacation isn't far behind.
And parents can encourage their children to investigate great reading this summer by joining Strange But True?, the free 2012 summer reading club at Coquitlam Public Library.
Regular reading during the summer helps kids to maintain or even improve their reading and literacy skills, and studies show that voluntary reading is the number one factor in establishing good reading habits. Summer reading club makes reading fun and the expert staff at Coquitlam Public Library can help your child find the right book or magazine.
Registration begins June 4 at both libraries and participants will receive a free reading record and bookmark as well as collect weekly stickers. Kids who complete their reading records will receive special Summer Reading Club medal.
As well, CPL will host fun free programs and displays all summer.
The Strange... But True? kick-off party is set for Saturday, June 23, when kids can register for their reading packages and discover the world of Mad Science, whose instructors will wow them with cool experiments.
Poirier branch registration will take place from 10 to 10:30 a.m., with the show running from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Poirier Sport and Leisure Complex (633 Poirier St.). City Centre registration will take place from 2 to 2:30 p.m., with the Mad Science show running from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. in council chambers at Coquitlam city hall (3000 Guildford Way).
The summer reading club is sponsored by the BC Library Association with funding assistance from Libraries and Literacy, Ministry of Education.
For more information, visit www.library.coquitlam.bc.ca or www.kidssrc.ca.
