Library Lines: Summer readers? ‘Sea’ you soon
If you’ve stopped in at a Worthington Libraries branch recently, you might have noticed your favorite location teeming with construction paper octopuses, sharks and other sea life in honor of the library’s ocean-themed summer reading club, “Dive Into Reading.”
From May 31 to July 31, babies, children, teens and adults can fish as they wish, meaning there’s more than one way to complete the club. Participants could read, complete creative DIY activities, attend library programs or do any combination of the three. For a list of programming, which includes jugglers, storytellers, art, games, outdoor movies and so much more, go to worthingtonlibraries.org/calendar.
Books await those who “fin”ish the program. Children and teens may choose a new book of their own to keep, and adults may select a title from the Friends Foundation book-sale shelves at Old Worthington Library, Northwest Library and Worthington Park Library. In addition to a free book, those who complete the club are entered into a grand-prize drawing for one of 12 $100 VISA gift cards.
A new addition to this year’s summer reading club is the opportunity to vote for the library’s Columbus Zoo and Aquarium sponsor animals. Help us choose three of the following: Florida manatee, harbor seal, polar bear or stingray. The more reading completed, library programs attended and DIY activities completed, the more votes you get.
Register online at worthingtonlibraries.org/src starting May 25 or in person at the library starting June 1. All registrants will receive a sheet full of coupons for free food and discounted summertime activities from local restaurants and businesses. “Sea” you soon.
The 2022 summer reading club is presented by the Friends Foundation of Worthington Libraries. Additional support is provided by California Pizza Kitchen; Chicken Salad Chick; Columbus Museum of Art; Dairy Queen; Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Learning Express Toys; Marco’s Pizza; Mardi Gras Homemade Ice Cream; McConnell Arts Center; Mrs. Goodman’s Baking Co.; Peace, Love and Little Donuts; Rita’s Italian Ice; Skate Zone 71; The Whitney House; Worthington Parks & Recreation; Worthington Pools; and ZipZone Outdoor Adventures.
Hillary Kline is communications specialist for Worthington Libraries.
Library Notes
The following programs are offered by Worthington Libraries. Old Worthington Library is at 820 High St., Northwest Library is at 2280 Hard Road and Worthington Park Library is at 1389 Worthington Centre Drive. Call 614-807-2626 for more information.
Volunteen orientations, 3 to 4:30 p.m. June 1 at Northwest Library. To volunteer at the Library, teens must be at least 12 years old or entering seventh grade in August and attend one orientation. Volunteens will administer the 2022 summer reading club. The same program will be held from 4 to 5:30 p.m. June 2 at Worthington Park Library. Registration and a completed application are required for all orientations.
Bring the Farm to You, 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 2 at Northwest Library. A hands-on learning event, featuring chickens, ducks, turkeys, rabbits, sheep and goats, is planned for guests of all ages.
Summer reading club kickoff party, 6 to 7:30 p.m. June 3 at Northwest Library. Guests may sign up for the library’s summer reading club, play games, craft and visit with costumed characters.
This article originally appeared on ThisWeek: Library Lines: Summer readers? ‘Sea’ you soon
