[StBernard] LAST WEEK OF SUMMER READING

[Westley Annis]

LAST WEEK OF SUMMER READING


 

 

            The temperature's rising and things are heating up at the St.
Bernard Parish Library during its last week of the Make a Splash-Read Summer
Reading Program.  Story sessions are scheduled for Tuesday, July 6th at 1
p.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, July 7th at 11:30 a.m.  Splish, Splash
Summer is the theme of the 45- minute program featuring stories, poems and
songs highlighting favorite summer activities.  Story sessions will be held
at the library's temporary location at 7701 W. Judge Perez Dr.

 

            Pre-readers thru 12th graders are encouraged to complete their
reading bingo games and turn them in by 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 8th to be
entered in the library's Grand Finale prize drawing set for Friday, July 9th
at 10 a.m. at the St. Bernard Council on Aging site, 8201 W. Judge Perez Dr.
Winners must be present to win.  All participants who complete their games
will receive a certificate of as well as McDonalds coupons for a variety of
delicious food and beverage items.  Adult bingo game players have until
Monday, July 26th to complete their games and enter the adult prize drawing
set for Tuesday, July 27th.  Adult winners will be notified by phone.  All
Bingo players who are not able to compete their games by the prize drawing
deadlines can visit the library thru Monday, August 2nd to receive their
certificates.

 

            Many outstanding local businesses have continued to support the
library's summer reading efforts by donating passes, coupons, gift
certificates and merchandise.  The 2010 sponsors are as follows:  Audubon
Zoo, Curves, J &J Jewelry, Kiwanis Club of St. Bernard, Louisiana Children's
Museum, McDonalds, the Jungle, National World War II Museum, New Orleans
Paddlewheels, Pets Plus, Rivertown Museum, and Tony's PoBoy Restaurant.  The
library's Grand Finale prize drawing would not be possible without these
community-spirited businesses and organizations that believe in the
importance of libraries and literacy.

 

Following the Grand Finale prize drawing the end of summer reading
celebration will continue with a special visit by Radio Disney as part of
the Coastal Care Fair being held at the St. Bernard Parish Civic Center's
Grand Ballroom.  Library friends young and old are encouraged to attend this
lively event for additional fun, prizes and activities.

 

For additional information, please visit the library or call 504-279-0448.
Library hours are Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Friday and
Saturday 9 a.m. thru 5 p.m.