Welcome to Dig Into Reading, Watertown Public Library’s 2013 Summer Reading Program! We are happy that you will be joining us for a summer of creative reading adventures.

Registration begins on Monday, June 3, at 9:00 a.m.; the first progress tracking begins on Monday, June 10, at 9:00 a.m.

Parents of children ages 0-5 will keep track of titles (or chapters) read together: for every ten titles or chapters, we'll award a small incentive. At the third milestone, each child will choose a brand new book.

Students entering grades 1-5 will keep track of time spent reading. For every six hours, we'll award a small incentive. At the third milestone, each child will choose a brand new book to keep.

Children who continue to read can fill out Extra Reading Logs that will enter them in prize drawings at the end of July.

Along the way we'll offer special story times, crafts, parties, and special programs and performances that are free to the public and appropriate for all ages.

The program ends at 1:00 pm on Saturday, July 27th — no exceptions! If you will be out of town, please mail your record sheets to Watertown Public Library, 100 S Water St., Watertown, WI 53094, postmarked on or before July 27th in order to receive credit for the books you have read.

Studies indicate that children should hear at least 1,000 books from birth to age 5 in order to acquire the pre-reading skills necessary for school success.

To help parents in this endeavor, we will launch a 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program in Watertown during National Library Week, April 14-20, 2013.

The goal of 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is to encourage early literacy development and young families reading together. Because repetition is a great thing for kids' developing brains, it's fine to count the same book each time it is read.

What does reading 1000 books look like?

One bedtime story every night for three years.
Ten books a week for two years.
Twenty books a week for one year (that's just 3 books a day).

Registration at the library is quick and easy. Any child 0-5 who has not yet attended kindergarten is eligible to enter. Each registered child will receive a tote bag and a folder with a reading log for the first 100 books.

Participants will earn incentives along the way, and those who complete the program will be listed on our 1,000 Books B4K Wall of Fame! Visit the Children's Room or call 920-262-4090 ext.23 for additional information.

One thousand thanks to the Friends of the Watertown Public Library, whose generous support makes this program possible.

A Spanish Language Story Hour and Celebration of Hispanic Culture

Saturdays, May 4, 11, and 25; June 22; July 27 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Refreshments will be served
Watertown Public Library
Meeting Room 1

This program will be held entirely in Spanish. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Saturday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. in the Children's Room. Open to ANY special grown-up and their favorite child/ren.

We'll have donuts and a gluten-free option, coffee, milk, and LEGOS for building onsite.

While you're here, check out some books, movies, magazines, audiobooks, puzzles, and music to keep the creativity blooming at home.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, June 4
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

This time we'll discuss Kaya's Heros by Janet Beeler Shaw. Simply put this title on hold, pick it up at your library's circulation desk, and read it before coming to our discussion.

We'll do a craft/activity and enjoy a lovely snack, too.

Every Third Tuesday
3:30-4:30pm

Come build with LEGOs at the library according to our monthly theme. We supply the LEGOs: you supply the
creativity!

May 21
June 18
July 16
August 20

Tuesday, June 11th
Mrs. Nelson and Chester Dig Reading!

Tuesday, July 23
The Welty Center presents Wonderful Worms!

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Join us for special evening story hours during Summer Reading Program! This fun-filled program includes stories, songs, crafts, and a snack!

Registration required. Call 920-262-4090 ext.23 for further information and to sign up.

This fun and interactive storytime features nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, and very short picture books that will promote language development and an enjoyment of books and reading in every child. Created for infants up to 24 months old and their caregiver/parent.

Thursdays at 9:15-9:45 a.m.
The next session begins June 13th.

Registration is not required for this session.

Children can improve their reading skills and make a new furry four-legged friend by reading aloud to a licensed therapy dog! Make a reservation for 15 minutes of one-on-one time with a canine friend.

Third Thursday of every month from 6:30-7:30 in meeting room one.

May 16
June 20
July 18
August 15

Registration required.

A fun and entertaining half hour of stories, finger-plays, and songs held on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-10:30 a.m. This is a drop-in story hour for preschoolers and their caregivers.

The next session runs from June 11 through July 23.

Thursdays from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
May 16, June 6 and 20, July 18

Do you enjoy playing chess? How about Risk? Monopoly? Settlers of Catan? Any other game that involves thinking ahead and planning your next move? Join us!

Bring along your favorite game, while keeping in mind that you and the others may prefer something else that day.

For students ages 10 and up.

TumbleBooks is an exciting ebook reading service for kids that searches nearly 200 stories by title, author and reading levels in three languages: English, French and Spanish. The collection covers levels from picture books to chapter books so it is great for beginning or independent readers.
Children can read at their own pace two different ways; in automatic mode, the story is narrated and pages turn automatically and in manual mode, children read at their own pace and turn pages themselves.There are also educational games and puzzles based on TumbleBooks titles to extend your fun. Click on the link below to try it out!