HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.16.2024 Unger Memorial Summer Reading Program
City of Plainview’s
Unger Memorial Library
Offering Summer
Reading Program
The City of Plainview’s Unger Memorial Library is proud to announce the Adventure
Begins At Your Library Summer Reading Program.
Geared for children who completed kindergarten through sixth grade, there will also be
activities and a reading club for teens (those who completed sixth – twelfth grade) and
adults.
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One popular program is the Reading Challenge. It will begin on Saturday, June 1 and
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continue through Monday, July 15. The Challenge will be based on the time spent
reading, not the number of books read.
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Minimum amount of time for each category is kindergarten through 3 grade - 15 minutes
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daily, grades 3 – 6 – 30 minutes daily, grades 6 – 8 - 45 minutes daily and grades
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9 -12 – 60 minutes daily. Third (3) and sixth (6) graders are welcome to participate
in one of two different groups depending on their individual reading skills and interests.
Adults are encouraged read a minimum of 90 minutes per day.
Participants are encouraged to sign up for the program by visiting the Library to complete
the form in person or online at www.plainviewtx.org. Registration is currently open and
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is available through Friday, June 14.
Once the submission form is completed, an email invitation for the ReaderZone app will
be sent to track reading minutes. For participants who prefer paper logs, they will be
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available in the reading packets. Beginning May 15, packets may be picked up from the
Library during normal library hours.
Also, the Library will be offering a variety of programs throughout the summer; the
programs will be on Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m. and if possible, may be repeated the same
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day at 3:00 p.m. Dates for the programs include June 4, 11, and 25 and July 2 and
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The first program, June 4 will feature Andy Mason showcasing his musical talents and
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entertainment on Tuesday, June 9 at 10:00 a.m. The event is open to all ages.
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Then on Tuesday, June 11, Reagan Doyal from PBS Kids will lead the morning program
with fun for preschoolers and elementary students.
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On Tuesday, June 18, there will be no daytime event; however, at 6:30 p.m., the Library
will host “Magic Between the Pages” at the Fair Theater (717 Broadway). The magic act
event will be free to the public and open to all ages.
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June 4: Andy Mason will showcase his musical talents and entertainment at 10:00 a.m.
A favorite guest of the library, the event is open to all ages.
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June 11: Reagan Doyal from PBS Kids will lead the morning program with fun for
preschoolers and elementary students.
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June 18: No daytime event; however, at 6:30 p.m., the Library will host “Magic Between
the Pages” at the Fair Theater (717 Broadway). The magic act event will be free to the
public and open to all ages.
For more program details, calendars for each age group will be available when you pick
up your packets.
Registration is currently open for the Summer Reading Program online at
www.plainviewtx.org or at the Library (825 Austin Street). All residents of Plainview and
greater Hale County are welcome to participate.
For information or questions about the program, contact the Library at 806.296.1148.
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