Q: What is the summer reading club?
A: The Summer Reading Club is an incentives-based library program which gives rewards to kids who check books out of the library and read them at home over the summer. The more books you read, the more prizes you receive! Children who do not yet read on their own can join the "read to me" club where they receive prizes for listening to library books read by a parent/guardian/sibling/etc. The reading club also includes storytimes, craft programs, theatre, music, science and lots of other fun activities. Everyone receives a full calendar of these events upon registering.
Q: When does the Summer Reading Club start?
A: The 2008 reading club begins June 2 and runs through August 15.
Q: Do I have to sign up on June 2?
A: No. You can sign up any time all summer during the library's normal hours.
Q: What is the kick-off party?
A: With music, art, puppets, and dance, the kick-off party is a fun time to join the reading club. This year's party is June 12 at 3pm. You do not have to attend the party to join the reading club, but it is a great way to begin the fun.
Q: How do I sign up?
A: To sign up, you must have a library card from the Allentown Public Library. If you do not live in our service area, you can join the club in your home library. Click here if you are not sure what your home library is. Children in the independent reading club should have their own cards; read-to-me club members sign up using the card of a parent/guardian. Just come into the library with your card and the children's services staff will sign you up.
Q: Where is the library located?
A: The Allentown Public Library is located at 1210 Hamilton St., Allentown. There is also a South Branch located at 601 W. Emaus Avenue. Families who live closer to the South Branch can join there -- we offer the full reading club at both the branch and the main library.
