Summer Reading Program 2019 has ended!  Thank you to all who participated; we hope to see you again next year! 

Be sure to visit the following local sponsors to thank them for their support! 

Local Sponsors
​Brewer Science 
Friends of the James Memorial Public Library 
Lee's Chicken of Rolla
​Maries County Bank
Meramec Vineyards
Phelps County Bank 
Phelps Health ​ 

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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 consists of weekly events held at the library, often featuring guest speakers and related activities; Story Time will be replaced by SRP Junior for ages 7 & under. Registrants will have opportunities to win prizes by reading and participating in library activities. 

-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?
SRP is held from May through August of each year.