Dalton-Whitfield
County Library

Childrens Services

Storytime

Please note that storytime sessions are regularly scheduled for the general public. An adult must remain with children attending storytime. If a child engages in disruptive behavior, the adult must remove him/her from the session.

Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Program encourages children and families to read for fun during school vacations. Family literacy activities are highlted and parents are encouraged to participate in the program with their children.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children and families into libraries for reading and activities. Studies show that library summer reading programs will raise student learning levels and help prevent learning losses during the summer months. Summer Reading is a growing program and is always reaching out to include more children and families.

Advantages of Public Library Summer Reading Programs:

  1. By utilizing the benefits provided by summer reading programs offered at public libraries, children can enhance their reading skills during the crucial developmental years and beyond.
  2. Children without access to books can borrow them from the public library at no cost and continue reading all summer long.
  3. By developing strong reading skills, children open the door to additional learning that can benefit them throughout their life.
  4. Summer reading encourages reading as a lifelong habit.
  5. Reluctant readers can be drawn into the program by stimulating, high interest activities.
  6. Summer reading programs generate interest in libraries and books.

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