March 28, 2024

Summer Reading Benefits Kids

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Summer is a time for pools, camp, being outdoors and reading. That’s right, it’s important to keep kids reading, either by themselves or together as a whole family. The long summer vacation can cause kids to “slide” and studies have shown that, on average, children score one month lower when they return to school in the fall than when they left in the spring if they do nothing educational over the summer. What is more, this loss can be cumulative and kids who did not read over the summer were behind an average of two years in terms of achievement by fifth grade. A Johns Hopkins Study concluded that “education outside the classroom, through summertime activities rooted in family life, can boost kids’ prospects for the future.”

Public Libraries can play a large role in keeping kids engaged and reading throughout the summer. Get a library card, check some books or magazines and download ebooks. For even more fun, join the summer reading program. This year the theme is On Your Mark, Get Set…READ! Seekonk Public Library has activities, events, incentives and awards to motivate all readers to reach their full potential this summer and beyond. Check out what’s happening and register for summer reading at seekonkpl.org/children. The summer reading program is on-going throughout August and it features free books, raffle prizes and reading awards. Librarians and educators alike invite and encourage children to participate. Reminder that the programs is for children of all ages, even children who are not yet reading independently.

For more information, to sign up for summer reading, or to see the great free programs being held throughout the summer, visit Seekonk Library in person or online at seekonkpl.org/children or call the Children’s Room at 508-336-8230 x5140

On Your Mark, Get Set….READ! is sponsored by Seekonk Public Library, the Massachusetts Library System, the Boston Bruins, and the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.


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