Carson City Library launches Summer Learning Challenge with space theme
The Carson City Library hosted its kick-off party Saturday to launch its Summer Learning Challenge with a space-oriented theme, designed to encourage people of all ages to read over the summer.
The Summer Reading Challenge is divided by age, with ages 0-5 years old completing a series of activities with a parent or caregiver. Ages 6-11 have a goal of reading at least 20 hours, ages 12-17 reading 30 hours and 18 and older reading 40 hours.
“Participants will earn incentives as they read and complete activities,” said Maria Klesta, the library’s creative learning manager. "They will earn tickets for the grand-prize drawing by attending programs and writing book reviews.”
The main purpose of the program is to encourage learning through fun, interactive experiences, Klesta said. “It’s also a way to focus on community engagement and offer opportunities to the public that may not be readily accessible to everyone.”
The challenge will run through Aug. 10 when the grand prizes — made up of science-themed gift baskets — for each age group will be drawn.
Participants may register online at www.carsoncitylibrary.org/summerlearning or download the Beanstack app on Apple or Android devices. All reading hours must be logged online to earn and receive prizes.
The true reward, Klesta said, comes in the form of learning retention.
“It makes a big impact when kids continue to read over the summer,” she said. “When they go back to school, they are more prepared for the year ahead.”