HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.04.2023 Unger Memorial Summer Reading Program
City of Plainview NEWS
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202 W. 5 Street
Plainview, TX 79072
April 04, 2023
City of Plainview’s Unger
Memorial Library Offering All
Together Now! Summer
Reading Club & Programs
The City of Plainview’s Unger Memorial Library is proud to announce the All Together
Now! Summer Reading Club and Programs.
Geared for children who completed kindergarten through fifth 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 Thursday, June 1 and
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continue through Saturday, 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
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minutes daily, grades 3 – 6 – 30 minutes daily, grades 6 – 8 - 45 minutes daily and
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grades 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 and filling
out a form in person or by visiting the Library’s home page at
www.plainviewtx.org/library. Registration is currently open and is available through
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Friday, June 16.
Once the submission form is completed, an email invitation for the ReaderZone app will
be sent to track reading minutes and statistics. Those not wanting to download the app
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may obtain paper logs from the Library beginning Thursday, June 1 or during normal
library hours.
Also, the Library will be offering a variety of programs centered on themes of kindness,
friendship, manners, helping, and working together throughout the summer; the Science
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Spectrum in Lubbock will also offer two programs on Thursday, July 6. Dates and
times for programs will be available through a calendar that each registered participant
will receive beginning mid-May or through announcements made closer to the
event. Registered participants will also receive a weekly newsletter with
announcements and other information.
Furthermore, Andy Mason Music will be showcasing his musical talents and
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entertainment at the first week’s program on Wednesday, June 7 at 10:00 a.m. The
event is open to all ages.
Registration for the Summer Reading Club is available at www.plainviewtx.org/library or
at the Library (825 Austin Street). All residents of Plainview and greater Hale County
are welcome to participate.
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