On your mark, get set...read!
School is out, the weather is warming up and it is time for summer reading at the library! This year’s program is all new, interactive and online. Summer reading is for all ages and the library wants to make it easy for the whole family to participate, even grandma and grandpa. Readers of any age can earn achievement badges, play games and view their scorecard all online with a new easy to use website.
Register today at berkeleylibrarysc.gov/summer-reading or stop by the library for assistance. The program runs from June 6 to July 30. Visit your account often to enter what you have read so that you may qualify for weekly prizes and our end of summer “Grand Prize”.
The library will also have some special and fun events during the summer for all ages. The theme for this year’s summer reading is geared around health, fitness and sports. For adults we have programs and activities that will “Exercise Your Mind”, teens will “Get in the Game” and children will “Get set… Read”.
Head to the library this June for the following:
STORYTIME FOR KIDS: Mondays 10:30-11 & 11-1:30.
PAWS FOR READING: Mondays 3-4, June 13- Aug. 1. This program is designed to help children who are struggling with their reading skills by reading to a certified therapy dog. It encourages children to read by providing a non-judgmental listener and furry friend to read to. The session is 20 minutes long and by appointment only.
RECORDER CLASS: Tuesdays 3-4, June 14- Aug. 9. Exercise your brain! For beginning or “rusty” adults and teens who want to learn to play in a group setting. Prior recorder or other musical experience not required. Reading music is also not a prerequisite. You should be able to play several pieces within a few weeks.
TIM SONEFELT MAGIC SHOW: Wednesday, June 15, 3:30-4:30. This fun, family show returns. Come see wonders unveiled in this year’s show about “The Great Race”.
HEALTHY LIVING FOR YOUR BRAIN AND BODY: Thursday June 16, 10:30-11:30. Learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging.
DI LIBRARY BOOK CLUB: 3rd Tuesday, 10:30-11:30. June 21 - Storied Life of A. J. Fikry, Gabrielle Zevin; July 19 - Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, Mary Ann Shaffer
FITNESS FOR LIFELONG HEALTH: Thursday June 23, 4-5. A fitness professional will discuss and demonstrate how to forge a foundation for lifelong health. Through proper warm ups, stretching and correct technique we can enjoy a lifetime of injury free fitness!
FAMILY/BEGINNER FISHING: Saturday June 25, 9-10:30. Capt. Greg Peralta invites you to come with the kids and learn the basics of fishing. From poles and reels to hooks and lures to use in our local waters. This program will be hands on at the lagoon behind the library.
ANCESTRY.COM: Did you know that the library has Ancestry.com free for you to use? Just come to the library, log on to a computer and start your family search.
DI NEEDLEWORKERS: Alternate Tuesdays 11-2, June 14, 28.
WRITERS’ GROUP: Every 1st Tuesday 6:30-8 pm.