Monday, May 23, 2011

Summer Reading Program!!

School is letting out, and that probably means it's time for Summer Reading Programs at a library near you. If you were like me, many of you will remember getting out stacks of books and keeping your log over the summer of books that you read, and then taking it in and getting prizes... stickers, certificates, bookmarks, books, etc. I was pretty bummed when I found out that the SRP didn't apply to anyone over teenage level (not that I really would have had time to participate while I was in college...).

But now I'm out of college, and surrounded by SRP fun at the library (we got to decorate after our staff meeting the other day!), so I've decided that I'm going to participate in my own Summer Reading Program... and I want you to participate with me!

First, set a goal for how many books you want to read over the summer (as many as possible counts :) ). Then, between today (May 23) and August 13th, read! I've created a form (you can access it below, or I'll be making a static page for easy access), and all you have to do is fill it out and I'll have a spreadsheet that logs what you've read! (Make sure to use the same name for yourself each time for easier tracking.)

And, in true SRP fashion, I'll have "stickers" and "bookmarks" for you to print out or put on your blog soon. And, you'll get a certificate for participating. :D

If you have any questions or comments, please comment below! I look forward to seeing what everyone's reading!


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11 comments:

  1. marnyehallMay 23, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    This will be super fun! I am in!

    Marnye

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  2. TaraMay 23, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    This is exactly the sort of gratification I need for reading! I'm totally in. Especially if I get stickers.

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  3. MelissaMay 23, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Yay! I'm glad you two are going to join in!! :D

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  4. SimonetteMay 23, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    I would love to join! BUt I'll see if I can.
    I'm from the Philippines and summer has just ended, but that doesn't mean I can't go on reading a book! :D This is such a nice idea. (And I'm excited about the bookmarks! haha)

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  5. JoOMay 24, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    One book down... since yesterday! :)

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  6. marnyehallMay 26, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    Oh dear lord, I thnk I am going to be out-read!
    Ill try for 5 before August. Will that qualify me for a bookmark and a sticker?!?! :)

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  7. MelissaMay 26, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    @Simonette - I'd love it if you participated! And thanks for stopping by, I was so excited to see a comment from an international reader!

    @pullaria - Of course :P

    @marnye - It's not a competition except with yourself! Hahaha :) And yes, it will.

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  8. KayMay 28, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    I'm two books down and on my third now!
    So yes I am definitely in! :D

    P.S. This is such a cool idea, I wish libraries in India had SRP too!

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  9. MelissaMay 30, 2011 at 2:14 AM

    @Kay - Wow a comment from India! That's so cool, I'm glad you're participating!! :D

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  10. AbbyJune 13, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Awesome! I'm definitely in. I was looking at my youngest sister's summer reading list and the books seem fantastic. I was a bit jealous, actually! :]

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  11. marnyehallAugust 5, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    I finally finished a book!! WOO-HOO! Yes, it took two months and four plane rides but I did it! Mark me down for The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett. Thoughts: Not her best work. I would recommend Patron Saint of Liars or Taft.

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