Summer reading for all ages at the Joplin Public Library
It’s a great summer for reading at the Joplin Public Library (JPL)!
A summer reading game board, appropriate for each age range, offers opportunities for individualized participation.
Participants sign up for a chance to complete game boards and earn prizes. Each completed game board results in an entry for a grand prize drawing.
Children
Step 1: Register online at the library starting Tues., May 28.
Step 2: Pick up a game board at the library or print at home.
Step 3: Complete reading minutes and activities.
Step 4: Bring your game board back to the library for a prize! Repeat steps 2 and 3 for books and grand prize entries.
Please check the children’s calendar on our website to see a description of activities.
If you want to print your game oard at home you will need a PDF reader.
Pre-readers
Prizes:
Level 1: Cici’s Coupon, Free bowling coupon, name on wall, & picture with photo op, grand prize entry, tattoo.
Level 2: Chik-fil-A coupon for ice cream, Book, Name on wall, photo op, grand prize entry.
Level 3: Book, Name on wall, photo op, grand prize entry.
Grand Prizes:
-1 Amplify birthday party.
-2 sets of Ocean Adventure family packs.
-Set of Percy Jackson books.
-Set of Star Wars books.
-Interactive space book and puzzle.
Runner up: Summer reading swag.
This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State
Teens
Middle school and high school students are welcome to register for the Teen Summer Challenge, the teen portion of the library’s Summer Reading Program. Registration is open to youth entering 6th grade this fall through 2019 high school graduates. In-person registration begins Tues., May 28.
Print out or pick up a game board–the path to fun and swag–at registration. Track reading time and activities listed on the board to complete it. Turn in up to 3 completed game boards for a chance to win prizes along the way or in the Spacetacular Prize Drawing at the end of summer.
This year’s theme is space, and we’re celebrating, galactic style, with games, crafts, movies, art, books, LEGOs, sewing, anime, tie dye, and more! Details are available on the game board and on the website at joplinpubliclibrary.org/calendar
Questions? Please contact the Teen Office by emailing teen@joplinpubliclibrary.org or calling (417) 623-7953, ext. 1027.
Adults
Adults 18 or older may register online for JPL’s Summer Reading Program beginning on May 21. Registration in-person starts on May 28. Game Boards will be available to keep track of reading progress, and will list events taking place over the course of the summer. Completed game boards can be submitted to enter a chance to win one of our grand prizes and other, smaller prizes.
All programs will be related to this year’s theme of “Universe of Stories”. There will be guest speakers, a virtual tour of a space museum, an opportunity to participate in a book discussion, a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, a trivia night to test your knowledge of all things space-related, and more. Details about the events are listed on our calendar at joplinpubliclibrary.org/calendar
Click here to print Game board
If you have any questions about adult programming, please contact Evan Martin by email at emartin@joplinpubliclibrary, or by phone at 417-623-7953 x 1018.