Summer break is upon us and local libraries are doing their part to keep children busy and learning. Summer reading program sign ups are currently underway at both the Duchesne and Roosevelt Library Branches with opening events scheduled for next week. “We usually host the summer reading program in an effort to do something fun for the community, but most especially to encourage reading as school ends for the summer,” shares Duchesne County Library System Director Daniel Mauchley. “Many have heard of the ‘summer slide’ or setback in school readiness that occurs during this long vacation. Reading for fun is a great way to help mitigate this for students and is a good summer activity for anyone. The program is not just for school-age children. Anyone from birth to advanced years are welcome to participate and exercise their brain this season.” The kickoff for the Duchesne Branch is June 1st at 12:40pm and the kickoff for the Roosevelt Branch is June 2nd from 4 to 7pm.
