New Jersey Summer Reading Program 2007


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2007 Summer Reading Survey   NEW
It is vitally important for the State Library to collect summer reading statistics if funding for the statewide program is to continue. Please take a moment to complete the 2007 summer reading survey.


Read to Fly (pdf)
Children and teens can win a free balloon ride and other prizes at the Quick Chek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. Print out the form and post in your library for your patrons to enter. The flyers must be postmarked by July 10 to be eligible.

Teen Craft Workshop Handouts
Download and print the 2007 teen craft workshop handouts.

Children’s Craft Workshop Handouts
Download and print the 2007 children's craft workshop handouts.

Workshops (Registration is Closed)
The 2007 Summer Reading Committee has planned a series of craft and informational workshops to help you plan for a great summer.

Treasure Map Reading Log
Click here for directions to create your own treasure map reading log using MS Publisher.

"Literally Clueless" – the Summer Reading Skit  (pdf)
Libraries are welcome to print out and use the skit in their libraries or for school visits.

Free Happy Meals for Summer Reading  (pdf)
NJLA is pleased to announce that McDonald's will again offer the "Check It Out" summer reading program to public libraries in the northern counties of New Jersey. Coupons for Happy Meals will be distributed to the libraries in the eight southern New Jersey counties through the Philadelphia/South Jersey region of McDonalds. Thanks go to Peggy King of the Burlington County Library for arranging this.

Message Board
Have a great idea for implementing this year’s summer reading theme? Share it here!

Performers
Looking for an entertainer? Click here for a list of performers available for this year's program. Price and discounts vary by performer.

Collaborative Summer Library Program
Information about the Collaborative, future summer themes and a link to incentives available from Highsmith.

California Summer Reading Website
Ideas for games and programs and more are available to print out from this Collaborative’s member website.