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Welcome to the Summer Reading edition of the Just for Kids newsletter! Learn about all the exciting offerings at the library this summer and how we can help you with your summer reading assignments.
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Summer Programs
Get ready for an exciting summer! Join us as we “Unearth a Story” with fun filled programs featuring STEM shows, dinosaurs, and musical science adventures.
Summer Reading programs for kids on our website
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Beanstack Reading Challenge
June 1st - September 9th
Want a chance to win a prize just for reading this summer!? Participate in the Summer Reading Beanstack Challenge.
 
Create a Beanstack account, read and log at least 5 books and you will be entered to win a prize. It's that easy!
Learn about Beanstack on our website
 
 
Summer Reading Lists
 We're gathering up all the Summer Reading lists for schools across the county for your convenience! Check back as we begin adding them in June.
Summer Reading lists on our website
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Homework Help Highlight
Got assigned summer homework besides reading? We’ve got plenty of fun resources to help make it a whole lot easier!
 
Here are some great educational resources to help you "Unearth a Story!"
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Access Explora on our website
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Access World Book Kids on our website

Children's Librarian Corner
Our Children's Librarians wanted to share their favorite summer reading books for this year!
Ms. Kelsey's Favorites
Book cover of a red dragon laying down eating tacos with tacos surrounding it and on its belly. Stated at the top
Check out the book on our online catalog
Book cover of an elephant wearing glasses and holding an ice cream cone sitting ontop of a hill. At the top it stats
Check out the book on our online catalog
Ms. Nicole's Favorites
Book cover of three cows and a roaster trying to type on a type writer with a purple background. Title
Check out the book on our online catalog
Book cover of a rainbow fish with an under the sea background. Some scales sparkle on the fish. At the top stats
Check out the book on our online catalog
Ms. Miranda's Favorites
Book cover of three cows and a roaster trying to type on a type writer with a purple background. Title
Check out the book on our online catalog
Book cover of a rainbow fish with an under the sea background. Some scales sparkle on the fish. At the top stats
Check out the book on our online catalog
Be sure to visit the Cool Books for Kids webpage to browse featured book lists made by our children's librarians! 

Personalized Reading Recommendations
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