SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2020:  IMAGINE YOUR STORY! 
JUNE 29-AUGUST 25

What is Summer Reading Program?

​Summer Reading Program, or SRP, is a free program presented by your local public library which helps to engage students and families in fun learning activities throughout the summer months.

The JMPL Summer Reading Program 2020 will consist of virtual and passive programming. Registrants will have opportunities to win prizes by reading!

READING AGE GROUPS
Participants have from June 29 until August 25 to complete the reading challenge for their age group. Each participant who completes the challenge will earn one prize and one entry into the Grand Prize drawing for their age group. There will be one Grand Prize per age group given away at the end of the program on August 26.
FAMILY READERS! 
​If you have multiple family members to register, start by creating a family management profile.  Then you can add the rest of your family members and register them for their programs! 
Great Listeners: Birth to 35 months
  • To complete the challenge, log 16 picture books you shared with your Great Listener.
  • Each 4 books logged after completing the challenge will earn an entry to win the Great Listener's Grand Prize!​
​Beginning Readers: Age 3-5
  • In order to complete the challenge, Beginning Readers will need to log 24 picture books. Both independent and family reading are encouraged for Beginning Readers!
  • After completing the challenge, you can keep reading for more chances to win the Grand Prize! For each additional 8 picture books read and logged, you'll earn another Grand Prize entry!
Intermediate Readers: Age 6-9
  • In order to complete the program, Intermediate Readers will need to log 800 pages of reading. Both independent and family reading time can be logged!
  • After meeting the challenge, you can keep reading for more chances to win the Grand Prize! For each additional 90 pages of reading logged, you'll earn another Grand Prize entry!
​Advanced Readers: Age 10-13
  • In order to complete the program, Advanced Readers will need to log 600 minutes of reading.
  • ​Once you have completed the challenge, continue reading for more chances to win! For each additional 60 minutes read, you'll earn another entry into the Grand Prize drawing!
Expert Readers: Age 14-19
  • In order to complete the challenge, Expert Readers will need to log 1000 pages of reading.
  • Once you have completed the challenge, keep reading for more chances to win! Each additional 100 pages logged earns another entry into the Grand Prize drawing! ​
Adult Readers:  20+
  • Adult readers will need to read 10 chapter books of their choosing to complete the program.
-Why do we have SRP?
Studies show that students who remain engaged in learning activities while on summer break are less likely to experience a learning loss when they return to school in the fall. Learning loss, or "Summer Slide", can cause students to start the new school year behind where they ended the previous year.
-Who can participate?
Anyone! Youth Registration is open for participants from birth to age 19; anyone age 20 or older may register as an adult. You do not need a library card to participate; however, a library card is required to borrow books or any other media.
-When is SRP?
Summer Reading Program 2020 will begin June 26!  Registration will be primarily online this year, but paper registration forms are available upon request.  
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Alternative Programming
Due to the limitations of social distancing requirements for large gatherings, the library will not be hosting any in-house programming at this time. We hope you will enjoy some of our alternative programming options this summer!

Story Time
Each Wednesday, at 10:30 am, you can watch Story Time with Ms. Niki live on our Facebook page! You’ll enjoy 4 picture book read-alouds and some fun songs.

Bedtime Stories
Each Thursday, at 7 pm, you can watch Bedtime Stories with Ms. Niki live on our Facebook page! Viewers will enjoy 3 picture book read-alouds.
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Life Skills 101
Each week, we’ll present a virtual DIY program teaching a variety of “life skills”. Topics will change from week to week!

Weekly Activity Packs
Each Friday, registered participants can pick up activity packs! Each bag will consist of the following:
-Schedule of virtual activities for the week
-Suggested family activities
-One craft project to do at home
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Grand Prize List by Age Group

Great Listeners:  $50 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Beginning Readers:  $75 Wal-Mart Gift Card

Intermediate Readers:  $75 Rolla Books & Toys Gift Card

Advanced Readers:  $100 Visa Gift Card

Expert Readers:  $100 Visa Gift Card

Adults:  $50 Gift Certificate to Meramec Vineyards Winery