Each summer, hundreds of thousands of parents throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia are faced with the same old question: What do I do to keep my kids occupied this summer? Since the 1980’s the Library of Virginia has had the answer. Get them reading!
The Library of Virginia is member of the nationwide summer reading cooperative, The Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Through this partnership, the Library of Virginia, encourages children and teens to improve their reading skills by reading and using their public library. Each child and teen signs up at their library, then tracks their reading throughout the summer, either in total number of books read or total number of time spent reading. Library staff is knowledgeable and willing to help you find the right books for you and your child.
Studies (pdf) about summer learning show that more than just fun happens when children participate in library programs.
The summer reading program is a project of the Library of Virginia, supported by the federal government’s Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provision of the Library Services and Technology Act. The Library of Virginia gives every public library the opportunity to take part in the Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP). Through LSTA funding, the Library of Virginia pays the CSLP membership fee, purchases program manuals and summer reading program materials for every public library that wishes to participate. The Library of Virginia also provides training for staff.
Begin with a Plan (pdf)
Summer Reading Program Tips (pdf)
Summer Reading Statistics to Report (pdf)
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