The Huron Public Library’s annual summer reading celebration “For the Joy of Reading: the Sequel” begins June 1, and runs through to July 16. The program is designed for all ages and family pets! There is no registration required to participate in the program. Due to the pandemic, the program will be both virtual and live programming at the library.
An overview of activities for Kid’s Korner is:
• Birth - third grade (grade entering Fall 2021), fall in love with the joy of reading! Summer of 2021 will bring an exploration of reading through crafts, virtual programs, and outdoor activities! Reading will give kids the opportunity to win prizes and fall in love with a new genre, character, or series they have never read before! Join us for an amazing summer of reading!
Kid’s Korner craft kit registration opens May 3rd. Kids’ will register for the entire summer of weekly crafts at one time. Weekly craft videos will be posted on Facebook at HPL Kids’ Korner.
June Highlights
• June 14 – 20 kids will have a virtual experience with Didgeridoo Down Under! It is an exciting, motivational, and educational adventure about Australia.
The video will be available for seven days on Facebook at HPL Kids’ Korner. Give a shout out to the United Way National Youth Leadership Council for their financial support for this experience.
June will include Wacky Wednesday’s, an animal trivia, and a toy sleepover along with all daily virtual activities.
Details are available on Facebook at HPL Kids’ Korner or the monthly calendar on our website or a paper copy in the Library.
July Highlights
The daily activities will continue through July 15. In addition, Kids’ Korner will be hosting Cards for Soldier’s beginning July 6. This is an opportunity for kids to give to others. This project will be open to all ages.
• July 6 – 11 kids will enjoy a virtual experience with musician Phil Baker. Known for his signature style, red guitar, catchy tunes, and heartfelt lyrics, Phil Baker writes and performs music to help children learn something about the world around them. But mostly, he just likes to make kids laugh and smile. Phil Baker is from Sioux Falls. Visit his website www.philbakermusic.com for a demo of his music.
Tweens and Teens
The Tween/Teen department at the Huron Public Library strives to bring the Joy of Reading to youth in the Huron area. A variety of programs are offered to encourage the youth to read throughout the summer.
Reading opportunities include:
• Facebook Read Aloud every weekday at 6:30 pm.
• Mystery book bags filled with three books and fun surprises. Youth choose a bag from a variety of genre.
• Zoom book clubs are offered for tweens and middle school youth.
Other activities include:
• Teen Nailed It, teens will receive a theme and decorate a cake to depict this theme. The cakes will be displayed on Facebook for public votes.
• Tween Making It is for 4th-5th-graders. They will obtain a kit at Carry Out and compete to use these objects to create a recycled creation.
• Weekly outdoor games are offered for Wacky Wednesdays; the youth must be prepared to get wet!
Please note these activities require registration. Tween/Teen Librarian Mary Olson endeavors to meet the variety of learning styles and interests when scheduling programs. There is something for everyone at the Huron Public Library.
Pets are offered the opportunity to be part of their humans’ enjoyment. If your animal is wondering if they are considered a pet, this is “Wikipedia’s” definition: a domesticated animal kept for pleasure rather than utility.
Pets must obtain a library card to be part of the Summer Reading Program. They can send their staff … er um, human in to sign them up. They receive a bookmark with activities to engage in. Upon completion of the bookmark their person returns the bookmark to the library. Their name will be entered into a final drawing.
Other OpPETunities for your household rulers (pets) include bi-weekly drawings where completed pet bookmarks are entered to win a prize, selfie posts on the library Facebook pages, paw prints or tracings of your tail.
Adults will have the opportunity to win prizes, attend book clubs, complete crafts and attend entertainment programs like family film night. Patrons can pick up their bookmark bundles beginning June 1. After you completed the tasks on the bookmark return it to the library to be considered for the drawings. All bookmarks must be submitted by Thursday, July 15, by 6 p.m. for the final drawing — a chance to win Huron Bucks!
For more information about this service, stop by the Huron Public Library or phone 353-8530. You may visit the library’s webpage library.huronsd.com, or find them on Facebook and Instagram.
