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The North Manchester Public Library is heading back in time with their Life in the Past Lane Summer Reading Program! The program will begin Monday, June 3rd and will end Friday, July 27th. Patrons are invited to explore the decades with fun events that delve into the fads, fashion, and funky dance moves of eras gone by.  Readers of all ages can participate in one of the library's three age-based reading programs for kids, teens, and adults through the library's free reading app, Beanstack - all while winning some fabulous prizes! To sign up for summer reading, download the FREE Beanstack app, and create a profile. On June 3rd, patrons can register for the program on the app from their smart devices.
Younger readers participating in the Children’s Program will win fun section prizes for hours they’ve spent reading, as well as earning Grand Prize tickets to apply towards winning one of two grand prize packages: including a Nintendo Switch™ and a camping bundle. Additionally, the first 100 kids to complete the program will also receive invites to a Summer Reading Splash at the Strauss Peabody Aquatic Center, where the library has booked the therapy pool with slide, the lap pool, and the outdoor splash pad for children to enjoy. There are lots of fun things to incentivize adult and teen readers as well, from prizes earned for hours read (like gift cards to local gas stations and shops), to four different grand prize packs, including a Telescope and Spa Night package. “Our Summer Reading participation has grown each year and we hope to hit new records this year!” said Sarah Morbitzer, Children’s Department Manager. “Last year our patrons logged over a million minutes of reading and we hope to hit that milestone again. It’s so exciting to see reading minutes accumulate and we love incentivizing people to read with special prizes along the way.” In addition to the reading program and daily programming, the library will be hosting multiple special summer events. “We invite the entire community to join us as we step back in time and get lost in the pages of nostalgia with fun programming events!” said Molly Magnus, Programming Coordinator. “We’re really looking forward to new events like our Foamzilla Party and 80s Arcade event, but old favorites will return as well, like our Little Bookshop on Market Street event!” All community members are invited to participate - no library card or summer reading participation is necessary! “I am so excited to experience my first summer reading program since becoming the director!” said NMPL Director, Andrea Zwiebel. “I know it sounds like fun and games, but summer reading programs at public libraries play an important role in education. The National Summer Learning Association encourages summer reading programs to keep students engaged with high quality learning experiences. Additionally, the library supports local businesses by partnering for the summer reading program. Our prizes include gift cards to your favorite local shops, custom tumblers engraved in downtown North Manchester, and snacks from our grocery stores. We love keeping it local!” LIFE IN THE PAST LANE EVENT LINE UP Monday, June 3rd at 9am: Life In the Past Lane: NMPL 2024 Summer Reading Program Begins! Join us as we step back in time and get lost in the pages of nostalgia! Wednesday, June 5th at 2pm: 20s Foamzilla Party! Step back in time to the glamorous Roaring 20s at the Foamzilla Party, where children can experience the ultimate luxury in a sea of bubbles and foam. As they dance and play in five-foot-high foam, they are transported to a bygone era of sophistication and elegance. Friday, June 14th from 10am to 4pm; Saturday, June 15th from 10am to 3pm: Little Bookshop on Market Street Over a thousand people have attended the last two years of Little Bookshop events! This year will feature: books, games, Thomas Marshall Home Tours, shopping, horseback rides, pottery demonstrations, and more! Monday, June 17th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Beginning Drawing Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, June 19th at 1pm: 30s Drive-In Interactive Movie: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Join us for 30s week as we enjoy that celebrated past-time: a drive-in movie! Build and decorate your own cardboard “car” for the event, then “drive” into the library for an interactive movie event! Monday, June 24th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Perspective in Drawing Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Saturday, June 29th from 10am to 12pm: 40s Victory Garden: NMPL at the Farmer's Market Join us at the North Manchester Farmer’s Market as we honor the efforts of those on the home front during World War II. Make your own Victory Garden craft and go on a scavenger hunt through the amazing array of vendors at the Farmer’s Market. Wednesday, July 3rd at 2pm - 50s Sock Hop & Ice Cream Social Enjoy delicious treats from Grand’s Ice Cream while dancing the afternoon away to 50s hits! Monday, July 8th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Drawing with Liquid Graphite Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, July 10th at 2pm: 60s Tie-Dye Shirts Nothing says the 60s like tie-dye! Celebrate the decade of peace and love with this fun craft! Monday, July 15th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Drawing with Pen & Ink Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, July 17th at 2pm: 70s Bell Bottom Bingo Pull out your bell bottoms and your tie-dye shirts and come win some prizes! Wednesday, July 24th from 3pm to 7pm: Arcade & Pet Rocks The Party Trailer Mobile Arcade will be at the library with a bevy of fun arcade games to play. All ages will love this nostalgic event! Wednesday, July 31st from 1pm to 3pm: 90s Summer Reading Party Celebrate the end of a fantastic summer of reading and friendship! The NMPL Summer Reading Program relies solely on the support of business sponsorships and donations. The library would specifically like to thank the following individuals and organizations for sponsoring the 2024 Summer Reading Program:
Gifts in Kind:
These donations make a summer full of reading, fun, and learning possible! If you would like to support the Summer Reading Program a check can be written to the North Manchester Public Library with "Summer Reading" in the memo. The library extends its thanks to the community for the generosity received over the years and looks forward to another exciting summer of cultivating a love for books and reading in the North Manchester community! More information on the 2024 Summer Reading Program can be found online on the library website at www.nman.lib.in.us
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