Forsyth Fun Summer Reading with Science at the Library

Forsyth County Public Library is gearing up for one of its most awesome Summer Reading Programs ever. This summer, library storytimes and programs will incorporate science, featuring the themes “Fizz, Boom, Read!” for children, “Spark a Reaction” for teens, and “Literary Elements” for adults.    

Science abounds with exciting programs at all four branches every week. In addition to traditional storytimes filled with books, activities, music, and puppet shows, the library will be offering a special new program this summer entitled “S.T.E.A.M. Team.” Designed for ages 8 to 11, this exploration-focused program will incorporate activities about science, technology, engineering, art, and math.

The library will also offer a large variety of outside performers including magicians, jugglers, artists, scientists, and acrobatics, featuring presenters such as Quite a Catch Juggling, STARLAB, Young Rembrandts, and more. These programs will entertain as well as educate. Space is limited for some programs. Registration for all programs is available through the library website, www.forsythpl.org.

Beginning May 23rd, adults and children of all ages can sign up for the library’s Summer Reading Prize Program either online through the library’s website, www.forsythpl.org, or by visiting one of the four branches. 

Participants set goals for the number of books they plan to read over the summer through August 2nd. Once that goal is met, children will receive a certificate and a free book, and they are eligible to attend our end of summer ice cream social. They may also put their name on the “Wall of Robots” and be entered into a drawing to win a science kit. 

Teens will receive a free book upon completion and enter a drawing to win an iTunes gift card. Adult participants are automatically entered to win an Amazon gift card when they register their summer goals.

To launch all the summer activities each library branch will host a Kickoff Carnival the week of June 1st.  Each carnival day will include activities, performers, crafts, science experiments, and a puppet show.

The atmosphere will be filled with fun and learning, and don’t be surprised to find the Youth Services librarians dressed as mad scientists. Featuring special performances throughout the day, each branch will raffle off one family four pack of tickets to the Tellus Science Museum in Cartersville. So, come and enjoy all the fun this summer at the library.