Summer Reading Programs at St. Helens Public Library

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

June 6, 2019

St. Helens, Ore. – The St. Helens Public Library invites you to immerse yourself in “A Universe of Stories” this summer during the Summer Reading Program and Summer Library Challenge for youth, teens, and adults. Program sign-ups for all age levels begin on Monday, June 17.  This year’s theme, “A Universe of Stories,” pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of NASA’s first manned moon landing.

Youth and teens are invited to take the St. Helens Summer Library Challenge. In addition to tracking time spent reading, youth and teens track ways in which they explore, create, and help in order to earn prizes along the way. The challenge is designed for all age ranges, from babies through teens. At registration, participants receive a free book. There is the opportunity to win weekly prizes, including another free book and items from local businesses. There will also be weekly raffle prizes for participants who go above and beyond.

For the Adult Summer Reading Program, the first 100 registrants who sign up beginning on June 17 will receive a free bag. Participants can write book reviews or play book bingo and turn these activities in to be eligible for weekly prize drawings and a grand prize drawing on August 12.

The Library will also be hosting a number of events throughout the summer that the St. Helens community is encouraged to attend. Summer Reading registration is not required to attend these programs. If an event looks interesting, the Library invites you to be there!

For Youth and Teens

• Hula Performance and Workshop: Friday, June 21
• Astronaut Academy: Monday, June 24
• Make It! Pop-Up Cards: Wednesday, June 26
• Candyology: Monday, July 1
• Family Blanket Fort Campout: Monday, July 8
• Make It! Marble Run: Wednesday, July 10
• Our Place in Space with the Museum of Natural and Cultural History: Friday, July 12
• Stuffed Animal Sleepover: Monday, July 15
• Make It! Summer Camp Crafts: Wednesday, July 24
• Border Collie International Performing Canine Team: Friday, July 26
• Fortnite Festival: Monday, July 29
• Family Dance Party: Thursday, August 1
• Make It! Slime: Wednesday, August 7
• Summer Reading Party: Saturday, August 10

For Adults

• Martin Rees Seminar - On the Future Prospects of Humanity: Tuesday, June 18
• Focus Photo Club: Saturday, June 29
• How to Fly a Drone Safely: Saturday, July 20
• Tales with Tails: How to Make Your Stories Wag: Tuesday, July 23
• Rose City Astronomers: Monday, August 5
• Traveling Along the Silk Road with Kit and Chip Gardes: Tuesday, August 6

Complete event details, including full program descriptions, dates, times, locations, and any age restrictions, are available to view on the Library’s event calendar online at www.ci.st-helens.or.us/library. You can also ask for more information at the Library circulation desk or by calling 503-397-4544.

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For further information regarding St. Helens Public Library’s Summer Reading Programs, please contact Library Director Margaret Jeffries at margaretj@ci.st-helens.or.us or 503-397-4544, ext. 601.