Readers of all ages will enjoy animal stories this summer as Manheim Community Library joins the Library System of Lancaster County in presenting the “Oceans of Possibilities” 2022 Summer Reading Program. The countywide reading program begins June 4 and will run through August 13. Manheim Community Library will kick off summer reading program events on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. at Mummau Park with a performance by local entertainers Cissy and the Man.
Oceans of Possibilities is divided into four reading levels: Read Aloud (birth-4 years), Elementary (ages 5-9), Tween (ages 10-12) and Teen (ages 13-19). To complete the challenge, participants read and complete activities related to the arts, STEM, physical fitness, community, and learning. Visit the Library for registration forms and details.
Children and teens may choose either the virtual or the paper challenge. Beanstack will be used again for the online challenge. Details about Beanstack are available at lancasterlibraries.org/srp.
Educational studies have shown that the summer reading program has positive effects on students in that voluntary reading correlates with high levels of reading achievement, increased comprehension, and prevents a student’s academic ‘summer slide’ and counters learning loss during the pandemic.
Here are some additional benefits of having students enroll in the summer reading program:
- Young children will gain self-confidence and a love for reading, books, and the library.
- The groundwork will be laid for children to become lifelong readers and learners.
- Entire families will have the opportunity to participate in age-appropriate summer reading events.
- Completion of the program will give children a sense of accomplishment and belonging.
- Parents and caregivers will gain knowledge about early literacy and learning activities at the library that they can continue at home.
- The library becomes a community destination for more families during the summer.
For more information about Manheim Community Library’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program events, visit the Library or manheimlibrary.org/events. All programs are free. Registration is required for most events.
June
4 Summer Kickoff Party, 10 a.m. at Mummau Park
7 Family Storytime, 10 a.m. at Mummau Park
7 Center for Aquatic Sciences, 1 p.m. at Mummau Park
7 Teen Summerzine Session #1, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom (ages 12+)
9 Thursday Crafternoons, 3 p.m. at the Library
10 Toddler Storytime with Stay & Play, 10 a.m. at the Library
14 State Trooper Storytime, 10 a.m. at Mummau Park
16 Thursday Crafternoons, 3 p.m. at the Library
17 Toddler Storytime with Stay & Play, 10 a.m. at the Library
18 Undersea Tea Party, 10 a.m. at the Library
21 Family Storytime, 10 a.m.
21 Teen Summerzine Session #2, 4-5:30 p.m. on Zoom (ages 12+)
23 Thursday Crafternoons, 3 p.m. at the Library
23 Beginning LEGO Stop Motion, 4 p.m. at the Library
23 Family Movie Night: Luca, 6 p.m. at the Library
28 LEGO Build-a-thon, 3:30 p.m. at the Library
30 Thursday Crafternoons, 3 p.m. at the Library
July
1 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
5 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
5 Teen Summerzine Session #1, 4-5:30pm on Zoom (ages 12+)
7 1st Thursday, 5-8pm at the Library
7 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
8 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
11 Mike Rose Magician H2Oh! The Water Show, 6pm at the Library
12 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
14 Little Dolphin & Echolocation (for elementary-aged children), 10:30am at the Library
14 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
15 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
16 Lancaster Science Factory: The Circuitry Lab, 10:30-11:30am at the Library
19 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
19 Teen Summerzine Session #2, 4-5:30pm on Zoom (ages 12+)
20 Pirates: Lost at Sea STEM Adventure (K-5), 10am at the Library
21 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
21 Family Movie Night: Moana, 6pm at the Library
22 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
26 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
26 LEGO Build-a-thon, 3:30 p.m. at the Library
28 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
29 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
29 Drumming with Tammi Hesson, 1pm at the Library
August
2 Family Story Time , 10am at the Library
2 Teen Summerzine Session #1, 4-5:30pm on Zoom (ages 12+)
4 Critter Connection, 1:30pm at the Library
4 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
4 1st Thursday, 5-8pm at the Library
5 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
9 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
11 Family Movie Night: The Little Mermaid, 6pm at the Library
12 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
16 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
16 Teen Summerzine Session #2, 4-5:30pm on Zoom (ages 12+)
23 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
23 LEGO Build-a-thon, 3:30 p.m. at the Library
25 Thursday Crafternoons, 3pm at the Library
26 Toddler Story Time with Stay & Play, 10am at the Library
30 Family Story Time, 10am at the Library
For more information about Manheim Community Library’s Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program events, visit the Library or manheimlibrary.org/events. All programs are free. Registration is required for most events.