Saturday gala kicks off library's summer reading program

The Santa Rosa County Library System has been sponsoring family activities at all libraries and preparing for the BIG KICKOFF Event for Summer Reading.

The KICK OFF event will be held at each library on Saturday, June 2 and will include hot dogs and refreshments, a visit by McGruff the Crime Dog, children's activities, giveaways, and more!

At each library, reading programs that include incentives and prizes for youth during the summer will encourage reading during the summer to retain reading skills.

Get a Clue @ Your Library from June 2 - July 13, is for ages K-5th grade.

You Never Know @ Your Library, from July 16 - August 10, is for Tweens and Teens (middle and high school).

This year, Summer Reading is a Family Event!

One Book, One Community@ Your Library is a county-wide reading and discussion program that encourages all county residents to read together. Teens and Adults may participate in this event in June by reading and participating in a book discussion group at your library.

In keeping with the theme "A Mystery @ Your Library "- the book selected for the community reading is a mystery - The Beekeeper's Apprentice, available at your library..

Registration and other information may be found at the library website: www.santarosa.fl.gov or at your local library.