Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Severna Park Elementary School won the Anne Arundel County’s Library award associated with summer reading.
Students at Severna Park Elementary School were recognized for their Summer Reading efforts on Monday. The school received the Anne Arundel County Public Library’s (AACPL) Chesapeake Cup at an assembly on Monday morning. According to a release, the Cup is awarded annually to one public and one private school that achieve at least 25 percent participation in AACPL’s Summer Reading Club. Severna Park Elementary was chosen at random from the list of public schools that achieved that milestone. Principal Lynn Birus was very excited and pleased with the school’s accomplishment. “I am so proud that so many of our boys and girls kept reading this summer!” said Birus in an email to Patch. “Reading is so important for everything we do in life and a…
Monday, July 23, 2012
Anne Arundel County Public Libraries recognized kids who participated in the summer reading program at Sunday’s Bowie Baysox game.
County kids who have participated in the Anne Arundel County Libraries Summer Reading Program enjoyed a night of baseball, fireworks and prizes Sunday as the Bowie Baysox recognized them for their summer reading successes. Many kids from area libraries flocked to Sunday night’s Baysox game where they took part in a pre-game parade on the field and were congratulated for reading over the summer. Representatives from Anne Arundel County Public Libraries also were on hand, giving out prizes and taking pictures of the kids participating in the event. “The kids are pretty jazzed they get to run out on the field before the game and get a prize,” said library spokeswoman Laurie Hayes. “We have been working with the Baysox for about 10 years now …
Friday, July 20, 2012
Participants in the Anne Arundel County libraries Summer Reading Program will head to the Bowie Baysox game on Sunday.
Kids participating in the Anne Arundel County Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will head to the Bowie Baysox game on Sunday for a parade, giveaways, fireworks and Captain Underpants. The annual event gives kids who participate in the library’s program recognition for reading in the summer. Adding to this year’s festivities will be Captain Underpants himself. The first 1,000 kids aged 3 to 14 to arrive at Sunday’s game will receive a copy of the widely-popular children’s book, Captain Underpants. They will also get the chance to meet the character at the game. Every kid who has signed up for the Summer Reading Program can get a free ticket to the game. The tickets can be picked up at each Anne Arundel County library branch. Up until …
Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Patch has teamed up with James Patterson’s ReadKiddoRead program to bring you reading lists for every age.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for another escape? This list of books has something for everyone—fantasy, adventure, and of course, love. What more is there? Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Great Advanced Reads for Tweens and Teens Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs A thrilling reading experience that combines fantasy with haunting vintage photography. Find out what happens when 16-year-old Jacob discovers the ruins of Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children. The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus series) by Rick Riordan After rebuilding Camp Half-Blood, Kronos, Percy and their friends inherit a quest for which they need help from a few demigods. …
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check out this list of the "Best Illustrated" books from author James Patterson.
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of illustrated books for kids ages 2 to 7 is so much fun. Plus it includes books young readers can start to read to you! Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Shark vs. Train by Chris Barton, illustrated by Tom Lichtenheld Who do you think will win, Shark or Train? Blackout by John Rocco A summer blackout can actually be a great party! Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Vaccaro Seeger Read about the adventures of best friends, Dog and Bear. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems What happens when a pigeon volunteers to drive a bus? An engaging story in question and answer …
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Favorite Pageturners” from author James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read this summer? This list of books has something for everyone—adventure, magic, smart kids, and amazing kids. Read one, or read ‘em all—post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos Two months of being grounded during summer vacation change Jack Gantos’ life forever. Especially since it involves the mysterious chore of typing obituaries for his intriguing neighbor. Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading by Tommy Greenwald What happens when Charlie Joe Jackson, the most reluctant reader EVER has to actually read a book? Big Nate in a Class by Himself (Big Nate series) by Lincoln Peirce Things don’t always go your way just…
If you’re looking for some great summer reading options, check this list of “Terrific Transitional” books from James Patterson.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2012
Looking for a great book to read with your kids this summer? This list will help you transition from illustrated kids books to books your kids will love to read independently. Read one, or read ‘em all – post your thoughts in the comments. Or, if we missed your favorite book, tell us in the comments! Pirate vs. Pirate: The Terrific Tale of a Big, Blustery Maritime Match by Mary Quattlebaum The biggest boy pirate and the maddest girl pirate face-off in a series of competitions and then find themselves falling in love! Bad Kitty Gets a Bath (Bad Kitty series) by Nick Bruel When you give a bath to Bad Kitty, you need (among other things) soap, a towel and a suit of armor. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish; illustrated by Fritz Siebel Learn and …
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
School is out and the county libraries are ready to help keep kids turning the pages this summer with fun activities and programs.
The textbooks may have closed for the summer but the reading continues for area youth as the county libraries welcome students to the 2012 Summer Reading Club. This year's theme is Dream Big – Read! for kids in grade 12 and younger. The annual summer reading program started decades ago, said Laurie Hayes, spokesperson for the Anne Arundel County Public Library system. The participation hovers at about 14,000 each year, she said. "We are excited and looking forward to hopefully breaking the 15,000 mark this year with kids signing up for program," Hayes said. "We are especially excited about the teen program with an author who will be visiting to confirm or dispel the urban legends on the Monsters of Maryland." The author, Ed Okonowicz, will…
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