Kids Reading Event At Chincoteague Library

CHINCOTEAGUE -- The Chincoteague Island Library invites all children ages 3-8 years old to "Make a Splash @ Your Library!" this summer. The weekly reading and crafts program takes place on Thursdays and includes books and activities on beach and island-related themes. The next session on Pirates is today from 10-11 a.m.

A special evening program will take place July 22 at 7 p.m. with Rob Wescott performing magic, puppetry and more. Celebrate Pony Swim Week with a session about Chincoteague Ponies at 1 p.m. on July 29.

For more information and a complete summer schedule, call the library at 757-336-3460, visit the website at www.chinco teagueislandlibrary.org or check out the Facebook page at facebook.com/pages/Island Library-Children's-Programs. Please note that parents are required to accompany their children to the program. The Island Library is located at 4077 Main St., Chincoteague Island.

Read Across America Day

The National Education Association national reading celebration takes place each year on or near March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and BOOKS! The event is designed to bring the incentive to READ not just to children but to everyone!

Twenty minutes every day of reading to your child can make a difference. And you might just learn something too.

Reader's Oath

I promise to read/Each day and each night.
I know it's the key/To growing up right.
I'll read to myself,/I'll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference/If silent or loud.
I'll read at my desk,/At home and at school,
On my bean bag or bed,/By the fire or pool.
Each book that I read
Puts smarts in my head,
'Cause brains grow more thoughts
The more they are fed.
So I take this oath
To make reading my way
Of feeding my brain
What it needs every day.

Dr. Seuss

CELEBRATE READING!!!! And have fun!!!!!!