Clare
County Library - Childrens Summer Reading Scheme 2002
With
the aim of promoting reading during the summer months Clare
County Library runs a Summer Reading Scheme for children.
Children
aged between 7 and 12 are invited to read a book by 10 or
more recommended authors whose names appear on special membership
cards available at their local library.
Children
who read books by at least 10 authors from the list are presented
with certificates in library branches in Autumn for the project
which runs from the 1st of July until the 31st of August.
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Feedback from participating library branches was very positive. The
project attracted a lot of attention in libraries. Staff saw it as
an ideal opportunity to attract some new borrowers and encourage others
to continue using the library service over the summer holidays. Parents
were delighted by the idea as it gave children a goal to start or
continue reading over the school holidays. It was also an opportunity
for the library to introduce new authors to children.
Presentation
of certificates took place in the deValera Library on the 1st of
October. The guest of honour was Cyril Lyons, Headmaster of Ruan
National School and Manager of the Clare Senior Hurling Team. Children,
parents and even grandparents attended the event. A very enjoyable
evening was had by everybody with much credit due to Cyril for his
enthusiasm for the project.
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Children
from Kilrush and Kilkee libraries were presented with their certificates
on Wednesday 25th September.
Ann
Finucane, Senior Library Assistant at Kilkee Library made the presentations
and she complimented the children on their success.
Local
photographer, P.J. Murphy was invited to photograph the participating
children.
Parents
thanked the Library staff for the enjoyable evening and said that
they found the project a very good way of encouraging their children
to read.
Presentation of certs for the Summer Reading Scheme to children
from Shannon, Newmarket on Fergus and Sixmilebridge libraries took
place on Wednesday, 25th September. The certs were presented by
Mr. Pat O' Brien, Cathaoirleach of Shannon Town Council in the library.
Forty five children returned completed cards.
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In Ennistymon Library, children's author Cora Harrison was special
guest.
48
children completed the reading scheme and of these 37 were present
to receive their certificates. Staff at Ennistymon library saw the
project as a positive reading initiative which was well-received
by children and parents alike.
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