The theme for 2008 is
"Texas Reading Club Jubilee: 1958-2008!"

The Kick-Off for the 2008 Summer Reading Club will be on June 7, 2008

Each child may decide how many books or how many hours he/she wishes to read, but a minimum of 8 books or 8 hours is required.

Each child must record the book titles or hours read on the Reading Log and have a parent or guardian sign it.

Participants should return their Reading Logs on time (July 19, 2008) to the branch at which they registered, and attend the Award Party at that Branch.

Your involvement with your child this summer can make
all the difference in whether the Summer Reading Club
is an exciting adventure or a frustrating disappointment.

 Here are some ideas to help you make this Summer’s
Reading Club all that it can and should be for your child.

Help your child set a realistic book goal for the summer.

Try to encourage a goal that will challenge the child but not so ambitious that book enjoyment becomes a chore or successful participation too great a challenge.

Establish a regular time for reading in your home for all members of the family.

Offer to share stories at bedtime or as a dinner conversation.

Encourage your child to share favorite stories with you.

Show genuine interest in the stories or programs your child discovers during the summer.

Appreciate all books your child selects, even the ones that look “too easy”.

Summer is a time for fun, after all, and you can always guide your child to a more challenging book the next time you visit the library.

Read to your child.

Even if children are able to read themselves, they still enjoy hearing good stories read to them.

Read yourself!

And make sure your child knows you enjoy reading.
There is nothing like a good role model.

Help your child attend special library programs.

Many children appreciate going with friends. Your child might like to be able to invite a friend or two to attend also.  And, the programs are free.