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Library

Township of Upper St. Clair
Department of

Library

Children's and Youth Services

Ice Cream for Books
Winter Reading 2009

I scream, you scream, we all scream for reading and books! Join the Upper St. Clair Township Library's annual Winter Reading Program and have fun, and get rewarded, for reading books this winter. snowman

The Winter Reading Program, which runs from Friday, January 2 until Friday, February 27, is back for Kids in Kindergarten - 2nd grade.

  • For every five books you read, you'll get a scoop of ice cream to go on our cone.
  • Sign up to get your progress tracker.
  • Each participant who reads 15 or more books will receive a small prize

boy playing basketball   Family Battle of the Books

Kids and parents will face off in the ultimate showdown of book knowledge. Relying on your memories of books read and your quick reflex skills, families will attempt to accumulate the most points for their team to win the Battle of the Books.

Registration is open to as many participants who wish to be involved. The children must be in either 3rd or 4th grade, and all team members must be related. Begin reading your books when you sign-up!

Important Dates:

Who:3rd and 4th graders with a parent
Sign-up Dates:Monday, January 5 - Friday, February 6
Battle
Date:
Wednesday, March 11 at 6:00 p.m. (Prompt arrival is a must as the game will begin at 6:15 p.m.)
Where:Children's Library

book   Teen Battle of the Books

7th graders are invited to participate in this new Battle of the Books program. Form a team consisting of two people - you and a partner - sign up at the Library, and begin reading. Relying on your memories of books read and your quick reflex skills, teams will attempt to accumulate the most points for their team to win the Battle of the Books.

Registration is open to as many participants who wish to be involved. The teams must be made up of 7th graders. Begin reading your books when you sign up!

Important Dates:

Who:7th graders
Sign-up Dates:Monday, January 12 - Friday, February 13
Battle
Date:
Monday, March 16 at 6:00 p.m. (Prompt arrival is a must as the game will begin at 6:15 p.m.)
Where:Children's Library
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