Summer Reading News from the Southside Library

From the Southside Children's Room: Most of us are doing everything we can to encourage kids to spend more time reading this summer. Sometimes the most challenging part is finding the perfect book to help a child learn the true joy of reading. A website that Southside Children’s Librarian, Lydia Wren, finds helpful is Nancy's Keane's Booktalks Quick and Simple. It gives summaries of many of the best books for kids. You can search by topic or age.

The kick-off for the Summer Reading Program was a resounding success with a terrific performance by Paul Glickman, the Puppet Man! Be sure to stop by the Children’s Room at any of the branches for a schedule of free summer programs!