Fort Morgan Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program

***Press Release***

Summer Reading Program 2012

Fort Morgan Public Library & Museum Services

CALLING ALL DREAMERS!

Fort Morgan Public Library Launches Summer Reading Program

Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as Fort Morgan Public Library presents “Dream Big – READ!” and “Own the Night” during the annual summer reading program. 

Activities will include programs about stargazing and moon lore, dreams and wishes, space exploration, nocturnal animals, a daytime pajama story time and more!  A special Saturday afternoon family program will feature The Amazing Arthur, a magician visiting from Lincoln, Neb.  He is sure to dazzle everyone with his amazing and mystifying tricks and will tie his performance into the love of READING! 

A “hoot” of a family program will take place at Jackson Lake with the park ranger leading those in attendance to learn about those nocturnal (night) animals. A campfire, s’mores and lots of glow in the dark “stuff” will be part of this evening spectacular program.

The 2012 Summer Reading Program is open to young people, preschool through young adult, with programs, prizes, story hours, a Friday movie, Bingo,  a reading club and more. Each registrant will receive a bag full of “goodies” on the first day their group meets.

Programs for preschool (ages 2-5) will be held on Tuesdays, grades K-3 (grade just completed) will be held on Wednesdays and programs for grades 4 and up will be held on Thursdays. All weekly programs will include a thematic story and an astronomical theme-related craft to take home.  All programs (unless announced prior to an event) will run from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the Children’s Library.

Kids may begin registering ONLINE ONLY Monday, May 21, through Friday, June 8.  Log on to the city web site at www.cityoffortmorgan.com to register.  Online registrations will also be taken at FMPL for those without computer access.

For more information or questions, contact Cindy Frye, children’s librarian, at 970-542-4006 or visit the website.  All programs are FREE of charge.