The Metropolitan Library System sends this information as posted below:
Oklahoma City, OK – The Metropolitan Library System is excited to continue the beloved Summer Reading Program, open to readers of all ages, from toddlers to seniors throughout June and July. For over 90 years, this cherished program has encouraged daily reading, promoting lifelong literacy and fostering community engagement through fun activities, exciting prizes and enriching experiences.
The Summer Reading Program helps prevent the “summer slide,” a common learning loss that can occur during school breaks, by encouraging children to read just 20 minutes a day. These few minutes can make a big impact on a child’s literacy and academic development. Participants earn points by reading and completing enjoyable activities, with 600 points unlocking prizes such as books, custom library tote bags and entries into exciting giveaway drawings. Those who continue tracking beyond 600 points will be rewarded with additional prize entries.
Teens are also invited to get involved by volunteering to assist with program sign-ups, prize distribution, events and craft activities, giving an excellent way to gain community service hours and leadership experience.
Readers can track their progress digitally through the Beanstack app or pick up a paper log at any library location. Full details and registration information are available at metrolibrary.org/summerreading.
Neighborhood Arts Series Returns with Live Performances
From June 1 through July 26, libraries across the system will host an exciting lineup of live performances as part of the annual Neighborhood Arts Series. Made possible through support from the Arts Council OKC, Oklahoma Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Scissortail Park Farmers Market and Rodeo Cinema, this series introduces young audiences and families to music, dance, theater and visual storytelling.
This year’s featured performers include:
- Sugar Free Allstars
- Oklahoma Violin Ensemble
- Lyric Theatre
- Lucas Ross
- Inspyral Circus
- Painted Sky Opera
- SMARTiPOPS
- RACE Dance Collective
- Clips and Hips
- Groovemeant Community
To learn more and see the full event schedule, visit: www.metrolibrary.org/neighborhoodarts.
Summer Fun Across the Library System
This summer, the Library is thrilled to introduce an expanded slate of Summer Fun programming in collaboration with 19 local organizations. Designed to engage, entertain and educate, these new offerings include creative workshops, cultural experiences, science programs and interactive performances for kids, teens, and families.
Programs include balloon art, face painting, Indigenous gardening, snake demonstrations, wool painting, comic creation, swing dance lessons, and more.
These events are made possible through partnerships with exceptional community organizations, including The Bricktown Clowns, Choctaw Cultural Outreach, OK Comic Arts Foundation, Science Museum Oklahoma, Oklahoma City Museum of Art, Oklahoma Contemporary and many others.
A complete list of Summer Fun events can be found at: www.metrolibrary.org/summerfun.
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