Summer is officially here! Bring on the sun, beach days, and hopefully maybe vacation.
Summer also means the start of Summer Reading here at the library. Here's what you need to know.
Summer Reading will run from June 20 to August 15.
For adults, we are not doing a special program because we already have Book Quest. So keep on carrying on as you have been.
For teens (grades 6-12), their program is called It's Lit and it is through Beanstack (the same software we use for Book Quest). Once they've created an account, they can join the program and begin earning badges for every hour of reading they do. Each badge will give them digital tickets that can be used to enter the prize drawings.
For youth (birth to grade 5), their program is called Tails and Tales and they can pick up a paper log at any Chesapeake branch. They will set their own goals each week. If they reach their goal, they can come in and get a prize out of the treasure chest. If they complete their goals for the entire program, they can turn in their logs to be entered to win a larger prize.
Is the library doing any fun activities? Yes, we are! Family Night will be hosted throughout June and July and will be a family fun evening in the great outdoors. Dates: - June 24, 6 pm, Russell Memorial - July 8, 6 pm, Major Hillard - July 17, 6 pm, Central - July 31, 6 pm, Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee
In addition, take advantage of our Explore 757 program. This program provides a family membership pass to local, cultural, and educational institutions. Holds cannot be placed on passes. In addition, passes can only be checked out from COIL and circulate for one week. You can call COIL at 757-410-7124 for availability. Please note this is a pilot program and plans are in the works to add more places as
Summer also means the start of Summer Reading here at the library. Here's what you need to know.
Summer Reading will run from June 20 to August 15.
For adults, we are not doing a special program because we already have Book Quest. So keep on carrying on as you have been.
For teens (grades 6-12), their program is called It's Lit and it is through Beanstack (the same software we use for Book Quest). Once they've created an account, they can join the program and begin earning badges for every hour of reading they do. Each badge will give them digital tickets that can be used to enter the prize drawings.
For youth (birth to grade 5), their program is called Tails and Tales and they can pick up a paper log at any Chesapeake branch. They will set their own goals each week. If they reach their goal, they can come in and get a prize out of the treasure chest. If they complete their goals for the entire program, they can turn in their logs to be entered to win a larger prize.
Is the library doing any fun activities? Yes, we are! Family Night will be hosted throughout June and July and will be a family fun evening in the great outdoors. Dates:
- June 24, 6 pm, Russell Memorial
- July 8, 6 pm, Major Hillard
- July 17, 6 pm, Central
- July 31, 6 pm, Dr. Clarence V. Cuffee
In addition, take advantage of our Explore 757 program. This program provides a family membership pass to local, cultural, and educational institutions. Holds cannot be placed on passes. In addition, passes can only be checked out from COIL and circulate for one week. You can call COIL at 757-410-7124 for availability. Please note this is a pilot program and plans are in the works to add more places as
Check out more info on events and activities on our Summer Reading site.