Libraries offer summer programs for kids

Posted On: May 26, 2022

Children in grades K-5 can beat the summer brain drain by taking part in the Volusia County Public Library’s summer reading programs.

Registration for this summer's reading challenge, "Oceans of Possibilities," begins May 30 at https://volusialibrary.org/slp/. Then, from June 6 through Aug. 12, kids can track their summer reading online with the digital platform Beanstack. Those who read at least four days a week over the summer will earn prizes from the library and can record their reading for their local public school goals.

The library system will also offer a lineup of free programs, streaming resources and online databases this summer. Select branches will offer free Summer Breakspot meals for children 18 and under beginning June 6.

Additionally, the library system will continue its popular Lit Kits to Go! and 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten services.

The award winning Lit Kits to Go! program is designed for children from birth through fifth grade. After completing a questionnaire at their local library or on volusialibrary.org/kids, parents can check out a weekly lit kit bag for each child. The bags include library books, crafts, reading suggestions and educational materials. A library card is required for the bags to include library books. Bags may also be requested without library books.

Children from birth to age 6 can take part in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which is designed to help build pre-reading skills necessary for kindergarten. Register at www.volusialibrary.org/kids.

Registration for the summer reading challenge and details about the library's summer offerings will be available online at https://volusialibrary.org beginning May 30.