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Attention parents! Looking for ways to combat the summer brain drain? Look no further. The Saline District Library’s summer reading program has begun.
“Summer reading programs are especially beneficial for elementary-aged children to prevent the ‘summer slide', that tendency to lose some of the gains made in the previous school year,” said Karrie Waarala, Library Director. “Encouraging kids to read whatever they want is important, too, as that’s how they see the most gains in reading achievement. Plus, it’s just more fun!”
All Together Now is the theme for this year’s read, which features prizes for children, teens and adults who participate, along with programs throughout the summer.
“Anyone can participate in summer reading at SDL, and you don’t need a library card to join. Simply visit SDL’s website for a link,” Waarala said.
Participants can register, create a username, and log in to track their reading and play bingo for extra points. The points equate to chances for prize drawings.
“Kids get a free book just for signing up, then keep track of the number of minutes read to earn a completion prize and participate in random drawings all summer long,” Waarala said. “Teens get prizes for hitting goals of 1, 5, and 10 books, and earn points for a chance to win a mountain bike.”
Prizes are also offered to adult participants who achieve their summer reading goals.
“Adults get a gift card to a local business for every five books read, up to 25, and earn entries into a random drawing for a grand prize.”
All Together Now runs through August 12, with events planned throughout the summer months to encourage participants.
“Our summer calendar is packed with fun things to do: crafts and book clubs for all ages, storytimes and playtimes, music, magicians, and more,” Waarala said. “And just like summer reading, our events are free and open to everyone.”
For more information, check out the events calendar at salinelibrary.org.
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No, the motion to approve & adopt was made by Ceo, seconded by Lesch. If you're interested in an unedited/unredacted version of Monday's meeting, the link to the video recording of our budget work session and regular meeting is provided below -
Thank you to those Council members who support the citizens and the Rec Center.
Please note, the rec center now requires 1/3 to almost 1/2 of its operations be funded by the City of Saline taxpayers. Approximately 10% of our City population uses the facility, while 2/3 of the members are non-resident. It’s time the non City residents of the Saline community pays its fair share.
What happened with the funding for the needed repairs at the Recreation Center? With all of the programs and community services provided at the Recreation Center, the nearby communities spending tens of millions of dollars to build new Recreation Centers, and the number of members/high usage for the Center and part
The mayor and city council love to spend taxpayer dollars frivolously. More and more $$$ into the rec center, that needs to stop. We still don’t have drinkable water and yet the city keeps raising rates. Can’t speak for everyone but I would much rather have clean water than a “lazy river!”
Sorry, Toby Crotty. Do not align to your assessment or thoughts. While nearby communities are spending tens of millions of dollars to build Recreation Centers (because of their value to citizens and communities), Saline is in the fortunate position of already having a very good facility in place which now needs to
You avoided my main point. The rec center is a nice amenity for those that use it. However, it is not a necessity. Clean safe water that we pay exorbitant rates for IS a necessity for EVERYONE!
The unprofessional behavior while in the supposed role of being a journalist when talking to that protester is ridiculous. The incorrect information and “facts” you spewed during the conversation are just par for the course. Thanks for showing up!
I agree with your comments about this journalist. I use the word journalist loosely here, as a journalist should be bringing forth the views of the people they are interviewing, not bringing their obvious bias into every forced conversation.
I understand the right 4 peaceful protests, why expose children to hate and show disrespect to our flag, what is that teaching the children. As a Korean Veteran I oppose anyone disrespecting our countries FLAG, shame on the protesters,