2011 AFLAC Vacation Reading Program Arrives May 21st

ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES
The 2011 AFLAC Vacation Reading Program

The AFLAC Vacation Reading Program wants you to share ONE WORLD, MANY STORIES at your library!

It will be a great summer of shows, stories and crafts as we take a global tour through the magic of reading. There will also be prizes for those that can read 10 books or for 10 hours, including a chance to win a collection of books from one of your favorite authors!

You can sign up at any Chattahoochee Valley Library beginning May 21st. It’s easy to participate…
1.    Sign up and receive your reading log.
2.    As you read or listen to stories this summer write the titles of the books or the amount of time you spend reading each book on your reading log.
3.    Once you have read 10 books or for 10 hours, bring your completed log back to your library. You can then select your very own prize from the treasure chest and enter the drawing to win one of the book collections.
4.    Each time you read 10 books or 10 hours you get to place another entry into the grand prize drawing. The more you read, the better your chances of winning!
5.    Be sure to have your logs turned in by July 17, 2011.
6.    For Babies – this year we have a special reading log so that parents, grandparents, and siblings can read to the littlest ones. Babies can be entered in the grand prize drawing as well!

The AFLAC Vacation Reading Program is open to all children from age birth to eleven. Teen Readers have their own reading program, where the grand prize winner will receive an X-Box Kinect Bundle. More information for teens can be found here.

The fun doesn’t stop there! We have hundreds of programs sure to entertain everyone. Here are some of the highlights:

AFLAC VACATION READING PROGRAM KICK-OFF
Saturday May 21st, 10am-1pm
Columbus Public Library

The Chattahoochee Valley Libraries’ AFLAC Vacation Reading Program welcomes all young readers and their families to share “One World, Many Stories” at its Kick-Off Celebration on Saturday May 21st.

The festivities take place on the front lawn of the Columbus Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, from 10:00am-1:00pm. There will be games of skill and chance, prizes, snacks, jump houses and the popular “Dunk A Librarian” dunking booth.

Children can receive their reading logs for the state’s most successful Summer Reading Program at the Kick-off.

The Summer Fun Begins May 21st! We hope to see you there!

MAGICIAN ARTHUR ATSMA – READING TAKES YOU EVERYWHERE
He’s Back! Columbus’ favorite magician ARTHUR ATSMA will amaze you with his tales of globe-trotting through the magic of books! With humor, music, and just a bit of sleight-of-hand, he’ll show us how "Reading Takes You Everywhere.” This  program is packed with magic and stories of magicians from around the world and the past. Magic from China, Japan, France, Germany, Egypt, and of course America are featured.

Tuesday June 14
11:00am – Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
2:30pm – Marion County Public Library

Thursday June 16
10:00am – Blanchard Elementary School Cafeteria, 3512 Weems Road, Columbus, GA 31909
1:30pm – South Columbus Public Library
5:00pm – Parks Memorial Library

Friday June 17
11:00am & 1:00pm – Columbus Public Library
4:00pm – Mildred L. Terry Public Library

AFLAC VACATION READING PROGRAM PUPPET SHOW
Did you know there are Dragons all over the world? Join our puppet friends as they act out great Dragon stories and myths from many different cultures.

Wednesday July 6
10:30am – Mildred L. Terry Public Library

Thursday July 7
10:30am – Columbus Public Library
1:30pm – South Columbus Public Library

Wednesday July 27
10:30am – North Columbus Public Library

DRUMMER DAVE HOLLAND – DRUMMING UP THE STORIES
Drums are used around the world to communicate and tell stories. Percussionist DAVE HOLLAND will show everyone how the drum was first used to communicate, how instruments can be created from ordinary objects and how music has been used for centuries to enhance your storytelling.  With tales chosen from places like Ghana, India and Ireland, you will be introduced to new cultures, languages and life lessons, all woven together through drumming, song and creative interaction.

Thursday July 14
11:00am – Cusseta-Chattahoochee Public Library
4:00pm – Parks Memorial Public Library

Friday July 15
10:30am – Columbus Public Library
3:00pm – South Columbus Public Library

Friday July 22
10:30am – North Columbus Public Library
3:00pm – Mildred L. Terry Public Library

Don’t forget, each library also hosts their regularly scheduled storytime programs, crafts events, and much more!

For a complete listing of events for this summer’s AFLAC Vacation Reading Program, please visit here.

For a complete listing of teen events for this summer, please visit here.

For a complete listing of events at your library, please visit our events calendar. Be sure to choose your branch on the left of the calendar.