Gainesville, Fla. – Summer with the Library lifts off May 29 with all programming and fun going online. Community members can register at www.aclib.us/summer and track their participation from May 29-Aug. 2 for a chance to win a new Samsung Galaxy Tablet, courtesy of Summer with the Library sponsor PDQ Restaurant.
Patrons of all ages can join in the Alachua County Library District’s summer program by registering online and tracking their progress with participation badges. Anyone who registers and earns at least 1 more badge will be entered into the raffle for a tablet. The more badges earned by Aug. 2, the better the chances of winning. Three winners will be selected - one child, one teen, and one adult – and will each receive a tablet. Winners will be announced Sept. 1 on Facebook and www.aclib.us.
Summer with the Library launches at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 29 with Summer Reader Palooza LIVE - a Facebook Live event featuring special library guests, kid-friendly performances, and a DJ dance party. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at the library and details on how to register for summer fun.
Popular library programs like story times will continue online this summer. Plus, patrons can catch special virtual programs including book clubs, DIY tutorials, Adult Summer Camp, and more. Subscribe to the Library District’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/alachualibrary, and follow the Library District on Facebook to watch programs and interact with librarians.
The library also offers dozens of digital resources for learning and entertainment, as well as more than 81,000 eBooks online. Patrons can pick up materials, including books, movies, and music, Monday through Saturday 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. at any branch.
“We look forward to helping children and their caretakers continue to grow with reading all summer long,” said Alachua County Library District Director Shaney T. Livingston.
The Library District thanks the following sponsors for their generous support of Summer with the Library: PDQ Restaurant, Friends of the Library, Cox Communications, Giggle Magazine, and the Gainesville Sun.
Contact Rachel Cook at rcook@aclib.us or 352-334-3909 for details.