This summer, the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Department proudly unveils its beloved Summer Reading Challenge. More than a seasonal activity, it’s a journey of transformation for children and families alike. Your partnership is pivotal in crafting a brighter future:
- Embrace Sustainability: Dive into this year’s theme, “Read, Renew, Repeat,” where sustainability takes center stage. Summer activities inspire participants to embrace eco-friendly habits, champion conservation, and become stewards of our precious planet.
- Celebrating Last Year’s Triumphs: In 2023, Glendale families devoted over 400,000 minutes to reading, transcending mere words to unlock worlds of discovery, creativity, and personal growth.
- Participation Soars: Witness the astounding growth:
- Children: An 18% leap in curiosity with increased sign-ups.
- Teens: A 22% climb in adventurous readers taking the plunge.
- Adults: A 34% boost in lifelong learners rekindling their love for literature.
- Combat Summer Learning Loss: Studies show a summer without learning can lead to setbacks. This program equips children with the tools to reverse this trend, ensuring they return to school with honed skills, enriched vocabularies, and bolstered self-assurance.
- Strengthening Family Ties: Shared stories do more than entertain; they fortify family connections, encourage dialogue, and become treasured legacies. When families read together, they weave a tapestry of bonds that endure through generations.
- A Program for All Ages: Adults aren’t just observers; they’re active participants. Summer reading enhances cognitive health, aids English language learners in mastering new skills, and offers a respite from the daily grind, improving memory, focus, and well-being.
Fueled by Community Support: The Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust is proud to support this program, generously funded by our dedicated community. Community support enables us to offer enticing incentives and prizes, fostering a love for reading across all ages. They also support our talented performers, provide essential program materials, facilitate book giveaways, and bring to life community events that resonate throughout Glendale.
Make a Difference Today: Your support has a tangible impact on our local community. By donating to the Glendale Library, Arts & Culture Trust, you’re not just giving to a program—you’re investing in the future of literacy and learning. Help us turn the page to a brighter tomorrow.
Support Summer Reading Program!
Please use the below form or click here to make a fast and secure donation by credit card today! From a one-time donation to recurring, we appreciate your support and so does our library!
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