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  1. What is summer reading?

    The Metropolitan Library System has offered a Summer Reading program for over eighty years! All along, our focus has been to encourage reading all summer long. We believe reading is a fundamental skill and a gateway to success in life. Summer ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:22 - 0 comments

  2. What's the summer slide?

    Summer slide is what happens between school years when kids and teens do not read, engage in learning activities, or otherwise work to retain what they learned in school. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:23 - 0 comments

  3. What kind of reading counts?

    All kinds of reading count. Books, magazines, audiobooks, comic books, blogs, and other online sources can be logged. And these materials do not need to come from the library. Caregivers can read out loud to children and count that as both reading ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:23 - 0 comments

  4. Do I need to have a library card to participate in Summer Reading?

    No. Participation does not require a library card. Library cards are required only for those who wish to qualify for our drawings. Library card numbers can be added to a customer's Beanstack account at any time. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:23 - 0 comments

  5. How do I update password on customers' accounts?

    Click on  People  >  Find a Person . ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:24 - 0 comments

  6. What are badges?

    A badge is a visual representation on a reader's account of successful completion of a specific reading goal levels ( Logging Badges, Review Badges ), a learning track ( Activity Badges ), or points.  Points Badges  are a visual ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:26 - 0 comments

  7. What are points?

    We are using points this year to track participants’ progress toward their Summer Reading goals. Points are awarded for minutes read/listened to, as well as, for completing literacy-related activities. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:26 - 0 comments

  8. Why did we move to a points-based system this year?

    There are a number of benefits to using points. Literacy-related activities make the program more accessible to a broader audience. Points encourage caregivers of young children to do early literacy activities and make it easier for them to track ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:27 - 0 comments

  9. What are the prizes for 10 and 20 hours of reading?

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  10. What if an adult wants to pick a book instead of taking an adult prize?

    Do it. And because children & teens get TWO books once they have earned the 1200 Point Badge, so can adults! Participants can also choose to "Read it Forward" and donate their book to someone in need rather than taking it home. They ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:28 - 0 comments

  11. What if a child or teen wants an adult prize instead of a book?

    Unfortunately, quantities are limited on those items. The child or teen will have to motivate an adult in their life to participate in Summer Reading and share that prize. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:28 - 0 comments

  12. What are learning tracks?

    Learning tracks are activities available in Beanstack, designed to promote library resources and materials. Learning tracks create a tie-in with our summer reading program. The activities listed in learning tracks can be completed to earn points ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:29 - 0 comments

  13. Can volunteers participate in Summer Reading?

    Yes, and please encourage them to do so! They are eligible for all prizes and drawings. ...

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  14. Can staff participate in Summer Reading?

    Yes! Have fun! However, commission members and library employees and members of their households are not eligible for the drawing prizes or fine waivers. ...

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  15. What is Pay it Forward?

    Recipients of fine waivers who do not need or want them may choose to have the library make them available for use by other readers, at the library's discretion. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:29 - 0 comments

  16. How do fine waivers work?

    Fine waivers are for use on overdue/late fines only. ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:30 - 0 comments

  17. What is Read It Forward? Who are the recipients?

    We believe the library is the community's hub for critical thinking, creativity, and learning-- and reaching all members of our community is important to us. Readers may choose to donate their book prizes to children and teens in need in our ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:31 - 0 comments

  18. When can we order supplies from the Supply Catalog?

    Items will be added to the Supply Catalog as they become available. Prizes will go live in the Supply Catalog on  Monday, June 3 .  ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:32 - 0 comments

  19. What are the drawing prizes this year?

    Short answer:  Kindle Fires, Chromebooks, and iPads Long answer:  See exactly who qualifies for what, when,  here . ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:35 - 0 comments

  20. How do I use LibraryAware with generic Summer Reading templates?

    If you are looking to create something specific to meet your unique needs, there are three generic templates that have been uploaded to the Downloads section.  These templates have also be uploaded to LibraryAware.   ...

    05/15/2019 - 11:44 - 0 comments

  21. How do you print off certificates?

    Once a customer earns 600, 1200, or 1800 points, they will qualify for "Rewards."  Customers can locate their rewards under the "Rewards" tab of their Summer Reading account.  Customers will be notified with a pop-up when they ...

    05/15/2019 - 14:30 - 0 comments

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