North Douglas Library District's
Mildred Whipple Public Library
Link to the Past. . .Gateway to the Future
Summer Reading 2024
Read, Renew, Repeat
Welcome to Summer Reading!
Summer reading is a FREE program for all ages, filled with themed events, crafts, and prizes. With both self-directed and in-person ways to participate, there is something for everyone! All summer reading materials are available at the Mildred Whipple Library during open hours. Make sure to check our calendar, social media, and/or the library windows to stay up to date during the summer.
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Stay connected!
@northdouglaslibrarydistrict
@mildred_whipple_library
Summer Reading Events
Important Dates
Programs are for all ages unless otherwise specified.
Teen programs are geared for ages 12 through 18
(or 6th through 12th grades).
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June
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Tuesday, June 4: Summer reading begins! Sign ups open.
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Wednesday, June 19, 1:00 PM: Upcycled Badge Vests
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Wednesday, June 26, 1:00 PM: Community Clean Up
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Friday, June 28, 1:00 PM: Woven Recycled Crafts **TEEN PROGRAM**
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July
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Wednesday, July 3, 1:00 PM: Earth Seed Bombs @Anna Drain Park
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Wednesday, July 10, 1:00 PM: Paper Making
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Wednesday, July 17, 1:00 PM: Stamp Making @Anna Drain Park
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Wednesday, July 24, 1:00 PM: Mosaics
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Wednesday, July 31, 1:00 PM: Paper Mâché
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Friday, July 19, 1:00 PM: Tie Dye with Victoria **TEEN PROGRAM**
August
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Wednesday, TBD: Family Night Dinner (rescheduled to Wednesday, September 4))
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Friday, August 9, 1:00 PM: Upcycled Book Boxes **TEEN PROGRAM**
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Saturday, August 31: Last day to earn prize tickets
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September
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Wednesday, September 4: Family Night with Dragon Theater Puppets
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Saturday, September 7: Last day to turn in summer reading material for prizes.
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Tuesday, September 10: Grand Prize winners announced
How to Participate
Who can participate?
Summer reading is FREE for all ages, and you do not need a library card in order to participate!
Participants are divided into four age groups:
1) Birth through Pre-K
2) Kindergarten through 5th grade
3) 6th through 12th grade
4) Adults
The Mildred Whipple Library offers programs, activities, and prizes for all age groups. Sign up at the Mildred Whipple Library anytime from June 4 until August 29. Summer Reading 2024 runs June 4 through August 31 and reading materials can be turned in through Saturday, September 7. Weekly prizes will be available at the Mildred Whipple Library during in-person programs and grand prizes will be awarded on Tuesday, September 10.
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Download your registration card below (return to the Mildred Whipple Library to receive your sign up goodies):
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How Do I Play?
Free printed copies of the instruction booklet are available at the Mildred Whipple Library.
Download a copy of the instruction booklet here:
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Reading Adventures
For all participants: Track the approximate amount of time you read during the summer. Any reading from June 4 through August 31 counts! Each circle on your reading sheet counts for 15 minutes.
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For teens and adults: In addition to tracking your reading minutes, you may also track the number of squares completed on your Reading Adventure sheet.
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Reading sheets are available in each summer reading sign up bag. If you need an additional sheet, download a copy below or ask during your next library visit.
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In-Person Programs
Throughout summer the library offers either in-person or at-your-own pace programs for all ages. All programs are free to attend and include chances to win weekly prizes. Programs are listed above and on our website calendar.
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Please note: while almost all of our programing is available to patrons of any age, "Teen" programs are limited to participants in 6th through 12th grades.
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How Can I Play If I Can't Come To The Library?
1. Track your reading throughout the summer. Reading minutes can be turned in through the end-of-day on Saturday, September 7, to be eligible for prizes.
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2. If you have internet access: Email a photo of your reading log to info@ndld.org to turn in your reading minutes for prize tickets throughout the summer.
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3. With a parent or guardian’s permission, sign up for the library’s monthly delivery program. Call (541-836-2648) or email (info@ndld.org) the library to request books, take-to-make craft kits (limited availability), and earn physical badges. This program is open to anyone living within the North Douglas Library District boundaries. Library staff will need your guardian’s name, phone number, and delivery address. This is a contactless delivery, where items are dropped off at your front door and waiting library returns are picked up.
Summer Reading Prizes
Prize Pick Up
Weekly prizes will be handed out at scheduled Summer Reading programs.
Grand prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
You do not need to be present to win.
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Summer Reading 2024 Prizes
The Mildred Whipple Library offers prizes for each of our summer reading age groups (birth through pre-K, Kindergarten through 5th grade, 6th-12th grade, and adults). Earn prize tickets by filling in your reading sheet and/or attending programs. Weekly prizes will be handed out at scheduled Summer Reading programs. All prize tickets earned will be entered to win 1 grand prize for your age group:
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Children: 1 winner will receive a pool party at the North Douglas Memorial Pool for up to 25 people. 1 winner will receive 10-pass punch card to the North Douglas Memorial Pool.
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Teens: 1 winner will receive a $50 gift certificate to Meatworx AND a $50 gift certificate to either Bookshop.org or a local bookstore (winner's choice)
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Adults: 1 winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to either Bookshop.org or a local bookstore
(winner's choice)
Grand prize winners will be announced on Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
How Do I Win Prizes?
All ages can earn prize tickets over the course of the summer by filling in their reading sheet and participating in programs. All tickets earned over the summer are entered into the grand prize drawing for each age group.
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How to earn tickets:
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Earn 1 ticket for each space you fill in on your reading sheet.
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Earn 1 ticket for each in-person summer reading program you attend.
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Earn 1 ticket for every book recommendation you share (tag the library on social media, send us an email, or tell a staff member).
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Earn 10 tickets for each reading sheet you complete.
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Submitting Your Summer Reading Material
Each week during summer reading we encourage all participants to submit their weekly minutes read or reading sheet progress. Call us, email us, or drop by during library open hours and let us know
how much you've read that week!
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Each week you submit your reading minutes you are entered into the weekly prize draw, and all prize tickets earned throughout the summer go into the Grand Prize drawing for your age group.
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Whether you have managed to read one book or 25, and whether you have read 10 minutes or over 20 hours, we encourage all summer reading participants to turn in their summer reading material. If you cannot submit your reading sheet or reading minutes during library open hours, write your name on your reading log and email us a picture to info@ndld.org or place your card in the library book drop.
Summer Reading 2024 Sponsors
Thank you to all of our generous sponsors!
Friends of the Mildred Whipple Library
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The Ford Family
Foundation
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State Library of Oregon Ready to Read Grant
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City of Drain
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North Douglas
School District
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