The benefits of summer reading programs have been well documented for decades.
As noted in School Library Journal, back in 1978 Barbara Heyns, a New York University sociology professor, tracked the academic success of sixth- and seventh-grade students in Atlanta, Georgia, for two years. She discovered that children who read at least six books during the summer either maintained or improved their reading skills. Interestingly, she also found that the number of books read, minutes read or even time spent in the library all helped to boost students’ academic levels.
Subsequent studies over the decades have confirmed Heyns’ findings. School Library Journal conducted its own research in 2006 and discovered yet another benefit of summer reading programs. Students who participated in such programs entered school the following academic year with more positive attitudes toward reading and greater confidence in their academic skills.
School Library Journal’s research further found that summer learning loss is highest in children from lower socioeconomic families. Working parents who toil just to put food upon the table and pay the rent have little time nor money left to pay for books or special programs.
Public libraries, therefore, play an integral role in targeting these underserved boys and girls.
Through our summer programming, the Patrick Heath Public Library joins libraries nationwide in opening its doors to all, providing enriching programs at no cost and free access to books. Our programs are designed to reach all ages, levels, interests and abilities.
Summer Discovery 2022
• Read Around the Clock.
It’s not too late to join. Put your glad rags on and have some fun! We’re going back to the 1950s with everyone. Come on and read around the clock and more — we’ll have Nifty Fifties programs galore.
Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your book bag with your log and calendar plus a free book and giveaways!
• Read Around the Jukebox.
Color each of the days on the records surrounding the jukebox as you read at least 20 minutes a day. Turn over the log to see fun summer events and programs in June and July. Turn in your log before 5 p.m. on Friday, July 22. You will be entered into a drawing to win a $50 Amazon Gift Card!
Radio Storytime
Early Bird Time
Tune in to Boerne Radio (KBRN FM 103.9) for a weekly Saturday storytime at a new early bird time of 7:45 a.m. Enjoy a dramatic reading of a quality story suitable for the whole family. This storytime is generously sponsored by Mathnasium of Boerne We are most grateful to Boerne Radio and Mathnasium of Boerne for this opportunity to bring the wonder of literature to the community.
Staying informed
You can contact us at 830-249-3053 or visit our website at www.boernelibrary.org. Email us at [email protected].
Track us down on Facebook, where you can like the Library, or Boerne Library Children’s Corner. You can also follow us on Instagram.
To maintain your library account, go to www.boernelibrary.org and click on “My Account.”
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