Petersburg Public Library’s Petersburg Public Library 201 W. Washington St., Petersburg, VA 23803 (804) 733-2387 www.ppls.org • Petersburg Public Library’s 2016 Summer Reading Fun! is for all ages! • Registration begins Monday, June 13, 2016. Visit the Library or check out our website: www.ppls.org. • Begin logging in your books on June 20. • We’ve got great books! Engaging programs! Fabulous performers! • Did you know? Children who read through- out the summer have a higher likelihood of retaining the knowledge acquired during the previous school year. • Did you know? Children who read throughout the year perform better both academically and socially. • Reading is a great way for all ages to stay mentally fit. READ AT LEAST 20 MINUTES A DAY! At least 20 minutes of reading per day can make a difference! Read for the WIN! June 20 - August 5, 2016 THIS YEAR’S PARTNERS: • Petersburg City Public Schools • Parks and Leisure Services • Petersburg Y.M.C.A. • Petersburg 4-H • The Boys and Girls Club of Petersburg Summer Reading Fun! JUNE Monday, June 20 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, June 21 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 10:30 - 11:00 AM Mini-Bus Dedication 10:30 - 12 PM - Summer Reading Fun! Kickoff 11:00 AM - Atumpan Wednesday, June 22 2:00 - 3:00 PM WoW! Wednesdays Thursday, June 23 2:00 - 3:00 PM Tween Thursdays Friday, June 24 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, June 25 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad Scientist Monday, June 27 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, June 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 1:00 PM & 2:00 PM Thunder Eagle Wildlife (2 shows!) Wednesday, June 29 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays AUGUST Monday, August 1 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, August 2 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Wednesday, August 3 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Friday, August 5 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, August 6 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 Kids Monday, August 8 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, August 9 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Wednesday, August 10 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Friday, August 12 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness it’s Friday! Saturday, August 13 12:00 - 2:00 PM Open Lego Build Wednesday, August 17 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia Saturday, August 20 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 Kidz Saturday, August 27 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad Scientist JULY Friday, July 1 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, July 2 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 Kidz Monday, July 4 Independence Day all day! Petersburg Public Library will be closed. Tuesday, July 5 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM WOW Camp Wednesday, July 6 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Thursday, July 7 1:30 & 2:30 PM Wizarding Workshop (2 shows!) Friday, July 8 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, July 9 12:00 - 2:00 PM Open Lego Build Monday, July 11 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Your CALENDAR of FUN during Summer Reading Fun! Tuesday, July 12 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Wednesday, July 13 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Thursday, July 14 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Laughling Place Farm Friday, July 15 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, July 16 12:00 - 1:00 PM Bricks 4 Kidz Monday, July 18 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, July 19 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Wednesday, July 20 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Friday, July 22 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, July 23 12:00 - 1:00 PM Family Glad Scientist Monday, July 25 10:00 - 11:00 AM Preschool Open Story Time Tuesday, July 26 10:00 - 11:00 AM Toddler Time Wednesday, July 27 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Ingles en Familia 2:00 - 3:00 PM Wow! Wednesdays Thursday, July 28 10:00 - 11:00 AM Bright Star Touring Theater Actual show times to be determined. Friday, July 29 1 - 3 PM TGIF! Thank Goodness It’s Friday! Saturday, July 30 12:00 - 2:00 PM Happy Family Saturday! Keep reading! Summer Reading Is Important Summer reading prevents “summer slide.” • Students may lose up to TWO months of learning by the time they return to school in the fall! That’s what’s known as “summer slide.” • Children who participate in Summer Reading Programs and read a minimum of six books over the summer score higher in reading AND math when they return to school! • Petersburg Public Library proudly presents Summer Read- ing Fun! Not only will children avoid summer slide, they’ll also have lots of FUN events, entertainment and activities. Petersburg Public Library is a proud participant in the No Kid Hungry Summer Feeding Program. Lunches will be served Monday - Thursday, June 20-July 28 from 12 Noon - 1:00 P.M.