Summer Reading is a highlight of any library, that magical time when kids and youth librarians come together to delve into new adventures.

 

This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and the adventure will begin today at 10 a.m. at the Westside Branch of the Rapides Parish Library.

 

“Join Ms. Toni for Mother Goose on the Loose and then stay for our Summer Reading Kick off fun! We will have crafts, games and lots of information about summer adventures that start at your library!”

 

Including Beanstack! The Rapides Parish Library’s Summer Reading Program challenges you to read 20 minutes every day this summer.

 

Not only will this help your child build fluency and enhance academic learning, it is proven that reading twenty minutes per day builds empathy for others, creates strong vocabulary, and positively boosts and affects your mental and physical well-being.

 

The Beanstack Tracker is easy to use and provides the opportunity to not only track your reading progress, but to help you win great prizes along the way!

 

Register online at https://rpl.beanstack.com/reader365, or download the free Beanstack Tracker app. You can track your progress from your phone, computer, or tablet. New users will need to set up an account information and sign up for the summer reading challenge at any branch. The Adventure BEGINS at your Library! Sign up today!

 

Westside Library is located at 5416 Provine Place, Alexandria.