Summer is a great time to enjoy all that the Marple Public Library provides year-round and special programs specially planned for the season. The Marple Public Library’s Summer Reading Program offers reading challenges for people of all ages and they’re kicking off the Children’s Program with a party on June 15! Held at Veterans Memorial Park on Lawrence Rd, the fun begins at 10:30am with a Curious George-themed storytime and a visit from the curious little monkey himself! Children and their families can enjoy crafts, a bounce house, enormous bubbles and music by DJ John.
Marple Public Library’s Summer Reading Club runs from June 16 through July 27 and is divided into three age groups: Read to Me (age birth to Pre-K), Kids Club (Kindergarten to 5th grade) and Teens (grades 6-12). There is even a summer reading bingo challenge for adults.
All is possible through a collaborative effort with local businesses and organizations. Local businesses who have agreed to sponsor this year’s program, Kick-off and End of Year Party include: Delco Steaks, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Jacquette’s Bakery, Joe’s Pizza, Madsen Plumbing and Heating, Rita’s Water Ice in Broomall, Rize Pizza in Broomall, S. Pancoast Topsoil & Mulches, Shoppers Choice, Realtor Matthew Illich, Abrakadoodle and A&G Party rentals.
“We’re so proud of our summer reading program!” said head of Youth Services Elena Maddox. “Not only does it get our neighbors involved with their public library during the summer months but it also involves our local businesses who contribute prizes for the kids and teens who work so hard to reach their summer reading goals. It’s truly a community affair.”
Marple Library’s Director LaTanya Burno shared that programs of this level would not be possible without the generosity and support of their sponsors, donors, patrons and volunteers, including their TAB teen volunteers. The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a group of volunteers who plan programs like the popular Kid Craft and help with events like the Kick-Off and End of Summer Party. They meet monthly to help the library with projects and make plans for the future. To join TAB, teens must be 13-18 years old. Interested teens can attend the next TAB meeting or email
mateen@delcolibraries.org. Check out their website for the summer TAB dates and times.
Reading Club participants can set their own reading goals based on the number of books read, pages read or hours spent reading. The library will
be offering reading logs and other tools so participants can track progress. By providing incentives like prizes or recognition for reaching reading goals, the programs inspire children and teens to embrace the joy of reading during the summer months and beyond. Another celebration will be held on August 3 to celebrate the end of the reading club with crafts, characters and more!
Join the Marple Library on June 15th to kick-off and celebrate reading. Families can register for the K-12 Summer Reading Club at the Kick-Off or stop by the library between June 10 and July 6. To learn more about the library and all of its programs, visit MarpleLibrary.org.