Warren Public Library offers summer reading activities

WARREN - Children may sign up now at Warren Public Library’s “Go Green Summer Reading Program”. They’re encouraged to read this summer about camping, nature, conservation, endangered animals, gardening, summer sports, crafts and mysteries. They can find books about raising animals, chasing butterflies, building a tree house or a sand castle.   There are puzzles and game hand-out sheets, and prizes for each child who reads at least five books. Children may submit pictures (photos or drawings) of their favorite summer activity. A puppet show is scheduled for Aug. 4 at 2 p.m., funded in part by a grant from the Warren Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Commission. The Warren Public Library is open Tuesdays and Fridays from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m., Wednesdays from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The program is free.
Parents will be pleased to know that when their children read all summer, not only do they get more enjoyment out of their vacation, but they maintain their reading ability and keep themselves ready to resume school in the fall without loss of skills. Vocabulary and comprehension scores usually show an increase after a summer of reading, also.