City Library - Summer Reading Program - Grades 1-2

281 Maitland Avenue,Altamonte Springs FL 32701

20 July, 2022

Description

Free Program for Grades 1 - 2School is out, and summer is here! Reading over summer vacation can be fun for everyone, and it’s important for students to keep the skills they learned in school finely tuned. This summer, join the Altamonte Springs City Library in connecting children to vibrant learning adventures with reading. The Library’s six-week "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Program is an exciting opportunity for children to have fun learning about the world's oceans, their inhabitants and how we can protect them. The program encourages participants to read with tracking logs and offers weekly sessions featuring interactive presentations and take-home activities. Logs are checked and updated weekly by Library staff. Participants who read at least five books will receive a book of their choice as a prize at the last session. Program DetailsDates: Wednesdays | June 22 - August 3Session Times: Grades 1 - 2 | 11 a.m.Sessions run for 45 minutes. Each session has a capacity of 25 participants.The program is FREE!Note: The "Ocean's of Possibilities" Summer Reading Program is not intended for patrons younger than 6 years old. Activity ScheduleWeek 1 – June 22 | Hear about hurricanes and how the ocean is affected by weather.Week 2 – June 29 | Learn about water conservation efforts and how the City of Altamonte Springs transforms wastewater into fresh, drinkable water.Week 3 – July 13 | Discuss the importance of keeping waterways safe from trash and debris that are harmful to animals. Week 4 – July 20 | Explore the ocean floor and learn about scientists that use hydrographic surveys to create maps.Week 5 – July 27 | Dive into the deep sea and learn about the creatures that live there. Week 6 – August 3 | Get to know more about some of your favorite ocean animals, including dolphins, manatees and sea turtles.