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Popsicles, the pool, a dark movie theater and central a/c all have their strong points?but we in Arlington know there?s really nothing cooler than the Library?s Get Caught Reading summer celebration.
Now as much a tradition as July Fourth fireworks, ?GCR? inspires thousands of Arlington young people to curl up with a steady (cooling) stream of good books (the audio kind are fine) and take in some great summer special events at Central and the branches.
The tide keeps coming in for ?GCR?: last year, almost 5,000 kids from preschool to high school signed up and something tells me we?re looking at a new record this year. Already 1,500 have registered in the first few days and we know a big wave is coming once classes are over. Our roving Youth Services team has stopped at all 22 Arlington Public elementary schools, which means 11,000 kids plus their families know the Library is open all summer long-- just like the beach!
This year?s GCR offers another terrific lineup of smart entertainment, including old favorites and some new friends. Middle- and high-schoolers get a head start on getting together with a July 1 ?make-a-button? workshop at Central and July 7 board games gathering at Columbia Pike. Then the Virginia Aquarium?s ?Ocean in Motion? traveling aquarium returns to kick things off for the younger kids on July 8 at Central. I know I?m looking forward to ?Now This Kids!? on August 9, when they bring out their musical spoofs from rap to opera.
Just a reminder--you?ll need free tickets for the elementary-school age performances so pick them up beginning the day before each event.
And finally a big thanks to the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, who make the ?GCR? prizes and events possible. It really wouldn?t be summer without Friends and ?Get Caught Reading? so make sure you join in the fun!
-Diane
- 6000+ : A Record Breaking Summer Of Reading
Anyone who thinks kids don't read definitely hasn't visited the Arlington Public Library recently. As of today, over 6,000 Arlington youth have registered for our summer reading program. That breaks last year's record of 5,311 - and we still...
- How To Get Tickets For Get Caught Reading Performances
Due to high demand, we use tickets for our Get Caught Reading summer performances for elementary school age children. These tickets are free, and are given out beginning one day before a performance, at each location where the program will be held. Performances...
- Summer Reading Signup Starts June 15
One World, Many Stories Summer approaches, and that means it's time for our annual summer reading program, Get Caught Reading! Registration starts Wednesday, June 15, and on Saturday, June 25 participants of all ages are invited to join us for...
- Preschool Storytime Hiatus: May 29 - July 10
Our final spring preschool storytimes will be this Saturday, May 28. Then storytime will go on hiatus until our Summer Reading Get Caught Reading preschool storytimes start, on July 11. Thanks to everyone who made this spring so much fun!...
- Dive Into Summer At Your Library
Are you as excited about summer as we are? School's out, the weather is warm and we are looking forward to enjoying the pool, vacations, camping, fireflies - and the library! Check out these special summer activities for kids this summer: Get Caught...
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Popsicles, the pool, a dark movie theater and central a/c all have their strong points?but we in Arlington know there?s really nothing cooler than the Library?s Get Caught Reading summer celebration.
Now as much a tradition as July Fourth fireworks, ?GCR? inspires thousands of Arlington young people to curl up with a steady (cooling) stream of good books (the audio kind are fine) and take in some great summer special events at Central and the branches.
The tide keeps coming in for ?GCR?: last year, almost 5,000 kids from preschool to high school signed up and something tells me we?re looking at a new record this year. Already 1,500 have registered in the first few days and we know a big wave is coming once classes are over. Our roving Youth Services team has stopped at all 22 Arlington Public elementary schools, which means 11,000 kids plus their families know the Library is open all summer long-- just like the beach!
This year?s GCR offers another terrific lineup of smart entertainment, including old favorites and some new friends. Middle- and high-schoolers get a head start on getting together with a July 1 ?make-a-button? workshop at Central and July 7 board games gathering at Columbia Pike. Then the Virginia Aquarium?s ?Ocean in Motion? traveling aquarium returns to kick things off for the younger kids on July 8 at Central. I know I?m looking forward to ?Now This Kids!? on August 9, when they bring out their musical spoofs from rap to opera. Just a reminder--you?ll need free tickets for the elementary-school age performances so pick them up beginning the day before each event.
And finally a big thanks to the Friends of the Arlington Public Library, who make the ?GCR? prizes and events possible. It really wouldn?t be summer without Friends and ?Get Caught Reading? so make sure you join in the fun!
-Diane
- 6000+ : A Record Breaking Summer Of Reading
Anyone who thinks kids don't read definitely hasn't visited the Arlington Public Library recently. As of today, over 6,000 Arlington youth have registered for our summer reading program. That breaks last year's record of 5,311 - and we still...
- How To Get Tickets For Get Caught Reading Performances
Due to high demand, we use tickets for our Get Caught Reading summer performances for elementary school age children. These tickets are free, and are given out beginning one day before a performance, at each location where the program will be held. Performances...
- Summer Reading Signup Starts June 15
One World, Many Stories Summer approaches, and that means it's time for our annual summer reading program, Get Caught Reading! Registration starts Wednesday, June 15, and on Saturday, June 25 participants of all ages are invited to join us for...
- Preschool Storytime Hiatus: May 29 - July 10
Our final spring preschool storytimes will be this Saturday, May 28. Then storytime will go on hiatus until our Summer Reading Get Caught Reading preschool storytimes start, on July 11. Thanks to everyone who made this spring so much fun!...
- Dive Into Summer At Your Library
Are you as excited about summer as we are? School's out, the weather is warm and we are looking forward to enjoying the pool, vacations, camping, fireflies - and the library! Check out these special summer activities for kids this summer: Get Caught...