Library News continued from page 20 events, choose books for the library to purchase, and talk about all things teen. If you are interested in becoming an Advisor, contact Laini Bostian at the Library. Fauquier County Public Library Summer Reading Program Provides Incentive to Keep Reading Summer is in full swing. Daily the library rings with the sounds of children and teenagers that are part of the 2013 Fauquier County Public Library’s (FCPL) 2013 summer reading program. Whether checking out books, attending programs and special summer reading events or spinning the popular prize wheel to claim their weekly rewards, participants are fast approaching this year’s goal of reading 35,000 books. While the annual goal is 35,000 books read, the objective of the program is to foster a life-long love of reading and help stem learning loss that can happen when children don’t read over the summer. The library offers dozens of special activities and events that complement the 2013 theme: Dig into Reading for children up to 5th grade and Beneath the Surface for teens in the 6th grade and higher. Programs included an interactive Jack and the Beanstalk production held in conjunction with The Rainbow Company, Superhero Story Time, CSI at the Library, Personal Time Capsules and much more. The summer reading program ends August 10th; students can enter their reading logs at any library location or online at https://fauquiercountysr. evanced.info/. The summer reading program isn’t just for students. Beach Read Bingo is for patrons over 16. In this popular program, adults submit bingo cards when they complete five books. A grand prize drawing will be held the week of August 12. Preparing for Back to School While the launch of the summer reading program marks the beginning of summer, the library is already gearing up for back to school. The library will host a special Kindergarten Kickoff story time that will help prepare children entering kindergarten with special stories and activities about school and the things taught in kindergarten. Kindergarten Kickoff will be held at all Fauquier County Public Library locations: Warrenton Aug., 13, 10:30 a.m. Bealeton & John Marshall Aug., 15, 10:30 a.m. Looking for ways to help you and/or your child make the transition from summer to school? Check out available resources from the library at library.fauquiercounty. gov or our mobile website at m.innopac.fauquiercounty.gov. Other programs of interest include: Lego Club for K-5th grade students features a different theme each month. Held at all FCPL locations. Join the Teen Advisory Group to help the library plan events and programs, make new friends and get involved at the library. Meetings are held at the Bealeton and Warrenton libraries monthly. Paws to Read is available at all FCPL locations for children age 5-10. Children read to trained and certified therapy dogs. The Teen Writing Group is open to teenagers 13 and older. It provides a fun way to share story ideas, journals and blogs with other teens for feedback and helpful hints. The Teen Writing Group meets at the Warrenton and John Marshall Library. Just for adults. Back to school may mean time for Mom and Dad to pick up a good book or try their hand at prose or a short story. Our adult programs provide opportunities to discuss books and movies, or share story ideas and get writing tips from others: The Adult Writers Group meets on the first and third Monday of each month to share their work and get valuable feedback from other writers. A diverse lineup of Book Clubs, including Mystery, Great Reads, and Books ‘n Stitchers, meet at various locations and times of day making it possible to find one that suits almost any reading preference and schedule. The Friends of Film meets monthly at the Warrenton Library for those who love to watch and discuss movies. For a complete list of all events, pick up the library calendar at any FCPL location, check out our website or follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Prince William Public Library This summer the Prince William Public Library System invites students to sign up online for its summer reading programs,” Dig Into Reading” and “Wild Reads”. The goal of summer reading is to encourage children and teens to read throughout the summer. Studies have shown that reading during the summer maintains or improves their reading skills. Plus, the Library centers all their programs, events, and activities around the joy of reading and becoming a lifelong learner. To participate, sign up online at www.pwcgov.org/library/kids or stop into any library location. Children can read or listen to books on their reading level or above, at home, at school, at camp, or anywhere. The Adventurers, infants through entering 2nd grade, can earn rewards for reading 5, 15, and 25 books; Explorers, students entering grades 3 through 5, can earn rewards for 5, 10, and 15 books. Students in the Prince William County School System who read the number of books required for their grade level (grades K-2, five books; grades 3-5, three books) will receive extra credit at their school simply by turning in their Summer Quest reading log in the fall. Return to the library each week, to receive your free Summer Quest “coupon of the week.” There are many special events planned. Thanks to more than a $30,000 contribution from the Friends of the Library, many special events are planned, from storytimes, children’s performers, puppet shows, craft programs and much more. Bob Brown puppets, Reptiles Alive, Didgeridoo Down Under, Fish the Magish: I’m Diggin’ It is just some of the programs featured this summer. Wild Reads, the Library System’s reading program for middle and high school students, receive rewards at 3, 6, and 9 books read. Plus, for every 3 books read up to 9, students get a ticket in the drawing at the end of the summer. Lucky readers will take home gift certificates from local businesses and other exciting prizes. Thanks to contributions from NOVEC and Wegmans for sponsoring the Grand Prizes for the Wild Reads program. 30 Piedmont Family Magazine 2013 • Issue 4