Get involved with our summer reading programme
Do you want your kids to keep reading these summer holidays? Then Taupo District Libraries have the programme for you!
This year our summer reading programme theme is Wild About Reading, and it encourages kids from five to 13 to keep reading with an incentives-based programme over December and January.
Library and museum manager Luisa Haines said the programme promoted the enjoyment of reading and helped keep children's literacy moving forward at a time when reading could often fall by the wayside.
"The summer holidays can mean a big break in reading for kids who normally read at school, and our libraries are open throughout the year, so it's a great chance to take advantage of all the books we have on offer," she said.
"Kids have to read books and then report back to library staff about them so we can keep track of their progress. We've found it's a great way to encourage reading and the programme has proven very popular the last few years."
All children who report in four times over the duration of the programme are invited to attend the end of programme party, where they will receive a certificate and book.
"The kids love coming to the celebration at the end - it's a great reward for their hard work keeping up with reading over the holidays and a lot of fun," Ms Haines said. "Hopefully by the end of it they'll be wild about reading - if they weren't before!"
To sign up for the programme, collect an application form from Taupo or Turangi libraries or download a form here.