Want to Dream Big this Summer? We Got Something New for You!

Just in time for Summer Reading, Novelist PK-8 is just for kids in our Ducky Dreams Big and Dream Big Summer Reading programs. You can use Novelist PK-8 to find books to read. Into sports? Enter the word sports and select your age group. Fiction and NonFiction books are suggested. You can limit your choices between Fiction and NonFiction books, genres, like mysteries stories, comic books, etc.

Know what’s really cool? Find a book you want to read and click the Check the Library Catalog link, to see if the library owns the books and if it’s available and where!

Summer Reading Timer is Really Cool!

The Scholastic Reading Timer app promotes reading practice by encouraging reading every day and most importantly, makes it fun!

Use the Scholastic Reading Timer in three ways: in conjunction with the Scholastic Summer Challenge, where kids are given weekly reading goals and log their reading minutes to win virtual rewards, or as a fun and functional reading timer to use for the Library’s Summer Reading Program where kids win prizes and  throughout the year. Either way, the power of reading is in the palm of their hands.

It’s not just for kids! For parents there are daily tips, interesting articles, and age-appropriate booklists designed to help parents choose the right books for their kids, engage their reluctant readers, and more!

Summer Reading for Kids

Hey kids, did you see Thomas and Friends this weekend at the Thomas & Mack?  Did you know you can get Thomas and Friends books to read on your eReader, iPad or computer?

Just  go to the Library’s eMedia Catalog and search by the author’s name Rev. W. Awdry to see the entire list of ebooks available.

Also, have you signed up for the Summer Reading Club yet?  Be sure to do so either online or at your local library.  Read just 20 minutes a day to win great prizes!

Summer + Reading = Success in School

Start your summer reading with an eBook or eAudio book and enjoy summer reading more!  Whether it’s an old favorite or a new release our eMedia Catalog has a lot to choose from for your summer reading.

Need help getting started with your new eReader? Start with MyHelp!  in the eMedia Catalog. It will walk you through the process of getting the software on your computer or device and how to get started downloading free Library eBooks or eAudio Books.

Don’t own an eBook reader?  Check out our Ebook Reader Comparsion Chart Revised February 2011 and reviews of eReaders including tablets on eRead Me Vegas.

During the Summer we will be providing Summer Reading recommendations for Kids and Teens on The Librarian’s Brain as well as eRead Me Vegas and Bookin’ Las Vegas.

Kids, don’t forgot to get your reading log so you can win prizes!

Teens you have a reading log too!