Public libraries throughout Oklahoma will be the place to go for the 2011 Summer Reading adventure during June and July.

Click here for a small poster with artwork by Rafael Lopez

Grade school children may join any time during the program dates and participate by reading books and attending storytimes and other special activities.

While children will rally around the theme "One World, Many Stories," teenagers will become armchair travelers under the theme "You Are Here!" Both programs will introduce young readers to the diversity of lands and cultures on planet Earth.

Every summer public libraries become the focal point for many children and teens looking for programs and activities to fill their free summer days. Books can take us anywhere in the universe using our most precious vehicle, imagination.

Some libraries sponsor reading contests, and award prizes to participants who meet their designated reading goals. Others have special programs for preschoolers and adults.

Most libraries hold storytimes and craft activities, with parents and siblings often joining in. Call or visit your local public library and check on the Oklahoma Summer Reading Program schedule in your community.

Teen artwork by Svetlana Chmakova

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has partnered with the Oklahoma College Savings Plan to sponsor the Be Creative @ Savings for College Summer Reading Program Sweepstakes. One child and one teen participating in the summer reading program will each win $2,500 to start a college savings plan. Each winner's library will receive $1,000. Visit your local library, or www.ok4saving.org, for your chance to enter!

So where is my Oklahoma Public Library?

Check Out the Oklahoman Summer Reading Contest flyer.

Oklahoma's Summer Reading Program is created each year by ODL's Office of Library Development. To find out more, read our press release in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.

A special thanks to our sponsors: Sonic—America's Drive-In, The Oklahoman, NewsOK.com, the Toy and Action Figure Museum, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Home Page for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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