2012 Summer Reading Program
"Reading Is So Delicious!" at the Morris Area Public Library! The 2012 summer reading program features various events and crafts focusing on food. We have reading programs for children, teens, and adults, so there’s something for everyone in your family. Registration for "Reading is So Delicious!" begins May 29 in person at the library. The program begins June 4 and runs through July 14. We have a variety of events lined up for participants, including:
For children--a mystery play by the JJC Players, a magic show, and Food-A-Palooza (a food-a-riffic adventure)!
For teens--a pizza taste-off contest, a handwriting analysis workshop, and an anime/manga artist workshop by Artistic Dragon!
For adults--A Southern treats demo featuring food from the bestselling book The Help, "The Fine Art of Food" presentation by Jeff Mishur, and a "Spectacular Salads" demo!
For more information about the special events available for summer reading club participants, please check out the library's calendar.
Thank you to our 2012 sponsors and volunteers!
Al's Family Restaurant American Heritage Cabinetry & Furniture, Inc.
Barber's Chair 2 Casey's General Store
Chili's Grill & Bar Corleone's Italian Restaurant
Culver's of Morris Dave's Dawgs
HealthSmart Fitness Center John & Karen Hynds
Lesa's Liberty Street Cafe Maria's Ristorante & Pizzeria
Mike's Paint, Paper & Frames Morris Daily Herald
Morris Diner & Pancake House Morris Fraternal Order of Eagles
Northern Insurance Service, LTD Pizza Hut
PRIMUS Electronics Rezin Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Sam's Pizza Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating
Tobby's Mexican Restaurant Wal-Mart
Morris Woman's Club
If you would like to help sponsor the 2012 Summer Reading Program, please contact the library at 815-942-6880!
Adult Reading Program
This program is for adults ages 18 and over.
Participants are given a folder during registration. Read as many books (print, audiobooks, and ebooks) as you'd like between June 4 and July 14. Fill out a reading slip (located in your participation folder) for each finished book and turn in the completed slips by 4:00 PM each Sunday to enter weekly prize drawings. Prizes will be on display in the library. Participants are invited to attend a variety of events throughout the summer. A few of the featured events are "Southern Treats" a demo of food from the bestselling book "The Help", The Fine Art of Food Presentation, "Spectacular Salads- Come taste the freshness!" demo and much more!
Children's Reading Program
There are three programs available for children:
Lapsit--Ages 1 month-2 years
Children ages 1 month to 2 years are welcome to attend the library's weekly lapsit programs.
Little Sprouts--Ages 3-entering Kindergarten
Little Sprouts are invited to participate in the weekly storytime programs and other programs throughout the summer. Visit the library once a week. Participants with at least four stickers in their folder are eligible to attend the finale event. Bring your folder with you for free admission. Little Sprouts are invited to attend a variety of programs throughout the summer.
Supreme Readers--Entering Grades 1-5
Supreme Readers receive a reading folder. Visit the library once a week. Participants with at least four stickers in their folder are eligible to attend the finale event. Supreme Readers are invited to attend a variety of programs throughout the summer.
Teen Reading Program
The teen reading program is for anyone entering Grades 6-12.
This year's theme is "Reading Is So Delicious!" Participants are given a folder during registration. Read as many books (print, audiobooks, and ebooks) as you'd like between June 4 and July 14. Fill out a reading slip (located in your participation folder) for each finished book and turn in the completed slips by 4:00 PM each Sunday to enter weekly prize drawings. Prizes will be on display in the library. Participants are invited to attend a variety of events throughout the summer. A few of the featured events are a Teen Pizza Taste-Off, a Handwriting Analysis Program, an Anime/Manga Artist Workshop and much more!