The Westchester Library System (WLS) is opening the books on its annual Summer Reading Program, an opportunity for children to experience the joy of books and reading in each of the county's 38 libraries. Specially designed programming compliments this year's themes, Be Creative @ Your Library for children and Express Yourself @ Your Library for teens, with a variety of special programs and events.

Libraries throughout the county will kick off the 2009 Summer Reading Program by celebrating the arts and encouraging kids to tap into their creativity with special programs and resources to bring out the inner artist, performer, writer, musician, or poet. Group programs throughout the summer allow children to step into the world of books through events like song and dance programs, crafts sessions, and science and nature projects. More traditional library programs encourage participants to hear, read, or tell stories through storytelling programs, pajama story times, and weekend programs.

 

Youth services librarians will be available one-on-one to help guide participants to books that will interest them and share their favorite titles with eager summer readers. Adding to the joyous events are incentives, prizes, and certificates to inspire children and teens to include reading in their summer activities. 

For additional information on the 2009 Summer Reading Program, including a calendar of events and programs, visit the WLS website at www.westchesterlibraries.org or your local library.  To view a list of Westchester County Libraries, click here.