Petersburg Public Library’s

Petersburg Public Library201 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803

(804) 733-2387 www.ppls.org

• Petersburg Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Fun! is for all ages!

• Registration begins Monday, June 13, 2016. Visit the Library or check out our website: www.ppls.org.

• Begin logging in your books on June 20.• We’ve got great books! Engaging programs!

Fabulous performers! • Did you know? Children who read through-

out the summer have a higher likelihood of retaining the knowledge acquired during the previous school year.

• Did you know? Children who read throughout the year perform better both academically and socially.

• Reading is a great way for all ages to stay mentally fit.

READ AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY!At least 20 minutes of reading per day

can make a difference!

Read for the WIN!

June 20 - August 5, 2016

THIS YEAR’S PARTNERS:

• Petersburg City Public Schools• Parks and Leisure Services• Petersburg Y.M.C.A.• Petersburg 4-H• The Boys and Girls Club of Petersburg

Summer Reading Fun!JUNE

Monday, June 20 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, June 21 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 10:30 - 11:00 AM Mini-Bus Dedication 10:30 - 12 PM - Summer Reading Fun! Kickoff 11:00 AM - AtumpanWednesday, June 22 2:00 - 3:00 PM WoW! WednesdaysThursday, June 23 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tween ThursdaysFriday, June 24 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, June 25 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad ScientistMonday, June 27 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, June 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM Thunder Eagle Wildlife (2 shows!)Wednesday, June 29 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays

AUGUSTMonday, August 1 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, August 2 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler TimeWednesday, August 3 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysFriday, August 5 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, August 6 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 KidsMonday, August 8 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, August 9 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler TimeWednesday, August 10 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysFriday, August 12 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness it’s Friday!Saturday, August 13 12:00 - 2:00 PM Open Lego BuildWednesday, August 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en FamiliaSaturday, August 20 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 KidzSaturday, August 27 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad Scientist

JULYFriday, July 1 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, July 2 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 KidzMonday, July 4 Independence Day all day! Petersburg Public Library will be closed.Tuesday, July 5 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM WOW CampWednesday, July 6 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysThursday, July 7 1:30 & 2:30 PM Wizarding Workshop (2 shows!)Friday, July 8 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, July 9 12:00 - 2:00 PM Open Lego BuildMonday, July 11 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time

Your CALENDAR of FUN during Summer Reading Fun!

Tuesday, July 12 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler TimeWednesday, July 13 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysThursday, July 14 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Laughling Place FarmFriday, July 15 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, July 16 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 KidzMonday, July 18 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, July 19 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler TimeWednesday, July 20 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysFriday, July 22 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, July 23 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad ScientistMonday, July 25 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story TimeTuesday, July 26 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler TimeWednesday, July 27 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! WednesdaysThursday, July 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Bright Star Touring Theater Actual show times to be determined.Friday, July 29 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday!Saturday, July 30 12:00 - 2:00 PM Happy Family Saturday!

Keep reading!

Summer Reading Is ImportantSummer reading prevents “summer slide.”• Students may lose up to TWO months of learning by the

time they return to school in the fall! That’s what’s known as “summer slide.”

• Children who participate in Summer Reading Programs and read a minimum of six books over the summer score higher in reading AND math when they return to school!

• Petersburg Public Library proudly presents Summer Read-ing Fun! Not only will children avoid summer slide, they’ll also have lots of FUN events, entertainment and activities.

Petersburg Public Libraryis a proud participant

in the No Kid Hungry Summer Feeding Program.Lunches will be served Monday - Thursday, June 20-July 28

from 12 Noon - 1:00 P.M.

Birth to Pre-K

Parents, your goal is to read at least 10 books with your child each week during the Summer Reading Fun! pro-gram that runs June 20 through August 5, 2016.When you and your child read and log 50 books by August 5, your child will be entered in the grand prize drawing! See our exciting list of prizes below!

Groups• Daycares, camps and other organizations can register their participants as

groups rather than as individuals.• Groups should consist of no more than 30 children. (If necessary, an

organization can create several groups; dividing children into smaller groups by similiar age level may be helpful.)

• Be sure to select the appropriate type of group based on the ages of your participants: “Preshool and Younger” or “Grades K-6.”

• Groups will have the goal of reading and logging as many age-appropriate books as possible between June 20 and August 5, 2016. (Preschool and younger groups will count books that are read to them by group adults!)

• Groups will be competing for special group prizes, including a grand prize MOVIE & LUNCH from Tier 7 Eatery! Two group grand prizes will be awarded: one for a Preschool and younger group, and another for a Grades K-6 group.

• Note: Because group members are not registered individually, they are not eligible for the grand prize drawing. Instead, groups will compete for a special group grand prize.

Your goal is to read at least 10 books between June 20 and August 5, 2016. (The books must be on your reading level.) When you have read and logged at least 10 books by August 5, you will be entered in the grand prize drawing!

Grades K-6

*Registration is required! Spaces are limited! Visit the Library or call (804) 733-2387, ext. 405 to register!

Toddler Time (Ages 1-3)Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.Stories, music and movement for toddlers and their caregivers.

Preschool Story Time (Ages 4-5)Mondays at 10:00 a.m.Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun for preschoolers and their caregivers. Weekly themes.

Wow! Wednesdays (Ages 6-9)Mondays at 10:00 a.m.Rhythm, science, crafts — we’ve got it all! A different fun activity each week for ages 6-9. (Children under 8 should attend with an adult who can assist them.)

Weekly Programs*

This year there are TWO ways to register for Summer Reading Fun - Read for the Win!• Paper registrations. Yes! Paper. Old school. Come to the Library and we’ll get you registered and ready to read!• Online at http://www.ppls.org/summerreadingfun/. Once there, follow the instructions for registration.

Need assistance? Come to the Library and we’ll happily help you out!• In addition to logging books, you will have the opportunity to record your summer activities!

Sign up to participate in Summer Reading Fun! and EARN PRIZES as you read!

ATUMPANThe Talking Drums!Tuesday, June 2111:00 A.M.Dance. Drum. Sing!

Thunder eagle Wildlife!Tuesday, June 281:00 P.M. & 2:00 P.M.See what WILDLIFE will be prowling around, or hovering over, the Library!

Tween Thursdays (Ages 10-12)Thursdays at 2:00 p.m.Dance, drama, science, art — you have to come each week to see what fun activity we’re offering!

Thank Goodness It’s Friday! (For all ages)Fridays at 1:00-3:00 p.m.Always a book-based movie, board games, reading fun, and Legos!

STEMsational Saturdays (Ages 5-12)Saturdays at 11:00 a.m.Explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) on Saturday mornings! Depending on the week, construct a model with

Petting Zoo & Pony Rides!Thursday, July 1411:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.Look for sheep, goats,rabbits, chicks, pigs, and maybe even an alpaca!

presents“The Greatest: Sports

Heroes A to Z”and

“Jackie Robinson”

Thursday, July 28Performance times to be

announced.

Special Events!*

PRIZeS!PriZES! PriZeS!PRIZeS!PriZES!Grrrrreat Prizes for Ages 0-6 Years!

Learning tabletsAssorted gift cards

Tier 7 Eatery certificatesWay Cool Prizes for Ages 7-12 Years!7” tablets with 8GB memory, or similar

Assorted gift cardsTier 7 Eatery certificates

One boy’s bicycleOne girl’s bicycle

All prizes are final and non-transferable. Substitutions may apply. Winners will be notified by August 10. All prizes must be claimed by August 17.

PriZES!PriZES!

Wizarding Workshopwith Mad ScienceThursday, July 71:30 P.M. & 3:00 P.M., Ages/Grades K-6Reservations required!If you like Harry Potter, then this is the workshop for you!