{"id":8600,"date":"2025-06-22T09:40:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:40:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8600"},"modified":"2025-06-22T09:40:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-22T13:40:34","slug":"trumbull-librarys-summer-reading-program-engages-readers-of-all-ages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/thseagleseye.com\/?p=8600","title":{"rendered":"Trumbull Library\u2019s Summer Reading Program Engages Readers of All Ages"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ria Beri \u201827
\n<\/span>EE<\/span><\/i> Editor-in-Chief<\/span><\/p>\n

As the school year winds down and summer begins, the Trumbull Library is inviting residents of all ages to dive into books, stories, and themed activities through its annual Summer Reading Program. While the program is open to everyone\u2014from babies to adults\u2014this year\u2019s events offer a special focus on engaging younger readers from birth through sixth grade.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u201cThis year, as every year, we hope that kids will sign up, read, and have fun,\u201d explained Kristine Oulman, Youth Services Coordinator at the Trumbull Library. \u201cThis is my first year here, so I\u2019m trying to get more engagement from the community in the form of more kids registered. We\u2019re promoting it through the schools and on social media.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

To encourage participation, the library has introduced weekly themed events, exciting prize opportunities, and a new partnership with Trumbull Parks & Rec. \u201cThis year we\u2019re working with Parks and Rec for a weekly<\/span> Rec & Read <\/span><\/i>program,\u201d she noted. \u201cIt will be every Thursday at noon, under the tent on the Parks & Rec field, right across the street from the library.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to fun events, the Summer Reading Program offers unique ways for every age group to get involved. Young children log minutes read aloud and complete early literacy activities to earn points, while school-age kids and teens can attend programs, write reviews, and complete challenges to earn raffle tickets and prizes. Adults complete the program by reading and reviewing six books\u2014either online or with a paper log\u2014for the chance to win gift cards to local restaurants. Participation is simple through the Beanstack app or the library\u2019s website, and each group\u2019s activities are tailored to match their reading level and interests.<\/span><\/p>\n

The library also continues to offer its popular weekly drop-in programs for younger children. Whether through in-person storytimes or self-paced reading goals, the aim is to make literacy a joyful part of every child\u2019s summer routine.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Reading does not just keep kids entertained; it supports their development. According to <\/span>Horizon Education Centers<\/span><\/i>, 62-73% of elementary students lose ground in reading abilities during the summer months. Experts note that this happens in part because the brain begins to \u201cprune\u201d skills that are not regularly used, so when kids stop reading, those pathways can weaken. Programs like the one offered at Trumbull Library help combat this \u201csummer slide\u201d by keeping kids reading consistently in fun, low-pressure ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe summer slide in learning is a real issue for many kids, and Summer Reading Programs at public libraries help to lessen this,\u201d Oulman emphasized. \u201cKids are encouraged to read over the summer, but they can choose whatever they want to read in whatever format they prefer\u2014print, audiobooks, e-books, magazines, or even being read to.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The program is completely free and open to all families in Trumbull. \u201cWe want to encourage a love of reading in all kids,\u201d she added. \u201cSummer Reading Programs are a great way to spark that.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

With flexible options, exciting incentives, and a welcoming environment, the Trumbull Library\u2019s Summer Reading Program offers a meaningful way for children\u2014and the entire community\u2014to stay connected, engaged, and learning all summer long.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Feature Photo Courtesy: Pan Macmillan<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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