Kids are starting their first full week of summer vacation. But a summer without learning can lead to what’s known as the summer slide, which can set students back as they head into the next school year.
Fortunately, there are ways to keep those young minds sharp. The library has many options to help keep parents and children busy this summer. John Spears, the director of the Buffalo and Erie County Public Library, talked about what they have to offer.
There’s a summer reading contest that goes on from June to August. Some kids need an incentive to get reading, and the library has some pretty sweet ones. The program’s theme is “All Together Now” and it emphasizes kindness, friendship and unity. All you have to do is read books, write a quick review online about the book you read, and you’ll win a prize. Kids can win a Kindle Fire, a Nintendo Switch Lite, Legos or Magna tiles.
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