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Summer Reading

June 11 - August 9, 2013

What comes to mind when you think about summer? Swimming? Summer camp? Barbecues? Music in the park? This year, why not make reading and sharing books part of your summer fun?

No matter what your reason for reading -- whether it's to learn new things, escape with a great story, or simply to relax and unwind -- you reap great benefits. Teachers and literacy experts agree that reading throughout the summer helps students retain skills learned during the school year. Most importantly, when parents and children enjoy summer reading together, children develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime.

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Summer Reading


13.8 million minutes of reading!

That’s how much reading was documented in the 2012 Summer Reading program. Last year was a tremendous success with 22,167 individuals signing up for the Library’s Summer Reading program -- a 26% increase over the previous year! Learn more.

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Summer Reading is brought to you by Charlotte Mecklenburg Library with generous support from the following organizations.

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