Babies

Adults

Teens

Children

Summer Reading is for Everyone

Research has shown that children who continue to read during the summer

vacation perform better in school in the fall.

Every library will begin Summer Reading signups and special activities 2 – 4 p.m.

Central Library on Grand Army Plaza is having a Block Party 10 – 4 p.m. with performances and an appearance from Sesame Street’s Maria!

Summer Reading begins

Thursday, June 10!

Two ways to sign up:

1. Paper registration form

2. Online at www.summerreading.org

The library will use your name and birthday to create a username

for you on www.summerreading.org

Madison Smith born January 1st would log in for the first time as madsmi0101

Everyone’s password is read.

Users change their username and password when they first log in.

Registration forms in many languages are available

by request

On our new website:www.summerreading.org

Users can: create a screen name and avatar Earn virtual badges for reading and other

activities Post reviews and “like” reviews by others

Customizable Avatar on www.summerreading.org

www.summerreading.org

SmoothReader99’s Log

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My Badges

Virtual Badges on www.summerreading.org

Virtual Badges on www.summerreading.org

Log in atwww.summerreading.org Enter badge code ____________________

You have won a virtual badge!

You can win more badges by getting a code from

library staff.

Booklists

Booklists

Can be found in : Print brochures www.summerreading.org On Dept Of Education

website On teachingbooks.net Spanish and Large Print

Booklists on website

Special Prizes

Gameboard for children

Gameboard for children

Gamecard for Teens and Adults

Gameboards and Gamecards

Players advance by reading, attending programs and checking out items.

Players 5-18 years get a bookbag at RIF time.

Players of all ages will receive small prize and be entered into systemwide prize drawings when they finish.

RIF Bookbag for Game Players

Players ages 5 – 18 can get a Reading Is

Fundamental Bookbag when they show their game at

RIF time at their library.

Summer Reading for Adults

Adults can attend book discussions and other programs to win raffle prizes.

Studies show that young people who see adults reading are more likely to

read themselves.

End-of-Summer Celebrations

Celebrate with other Brooklyn readers!

In the last two weeks in August every library will have a celebration with entertainment

and special surprises!

“We are all Brooklyn Summer Readers!”