Public libraries throughout Oklahoma will be the place to go for the 2009 Summer Reading adventure at their public library during June and July.

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

Every summer public libraries become the focal point for many children 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 children who meet their designated reading goals. Others have special programs for preschoolers and teen readers.

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. So join fellow adventurers at your library for the 2009 Summer Reading Program.

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. Children participating in the summer reading program have an opportunity to win $5,000 to start a college savings plan. The winner’s library will win $1,500. 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 statewide sponsors: Sonic—America's Drive-In, The Oklahoman, NewsOK.com, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Home Page for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.

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