Summer Reading Program 2023
Reading has many cognitive benefits and is especially important over the summer months. By participating in our library’s Summer Reading Program, kids and teens will be ready to learn and engage at the start of the next school year.
The program runs from Saturday, June 3rd until Saturday, July 29th. Everyone, ages 0-18 are encouraged to enter. Any reading counts- you can be read to, listen to audiobooks, read comics, graphic novels, picture books, chapter books–even the back of cereal boxes count!
Paper registrations will be available at the library starting June 3rd at 9 am. You may register at any time throughout the program (it’s never too late to register). Paper reading logs are used to both keep track of time spent reading and as your entry into the grand prize drawings. The more you read-the more chances you have to win!
After the program ends on July 29th, we will draw one name from each of three age groups. These lucky winners will receive a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card. This year, there will be an additional prize for the most number of minutes read.
Storytime
Storytime is held on Tuesdays at 10:30 am-check our calendar for an up to date schedule.
Storytime at the Osceola Public Library is Early Literacy Based fun for the whole family. There are songs, rhymes, finger-plays, and-of course-books! Following Storytime, join us for a fun craft or art project (some of these can be messy, so dress appropriately).
Every Storytime is crafted to support early literacy development. Books, rhymes, and activities are carefully selected and sequenced with the six aspects of early literacy in mind. You can see these in the diagram below-
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1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Register your little ones for this wonderful opportunity! Early Literacy prepares children for school and creates skills for lifelong learning. The average picture book takes about 5 minutes to read. That means you can get through the entire program in less than 15 minutes a day! Here’s what you do:
- Read! Any book counts-books read at library Storytime, books on CD, eBooks-you can even read the same book over and over!
- Keep track! Use the app (provide link) or the packet provided by the library.
- When you get to 100 books, come to the library for a prize!
- When you get to 1,000 your child will receive a certificate, have their photo taken, and get to choose a book to add to our library’s collection and be the first to check it out!
For more information, see one of our friendly library staff.
Register at the library-
Summer Reading Program
Reading has many cognitive benefits and is especially important over the summer months. By participating in our library’s Summer Learning Program, kids and teens will be ready to learn and engage at the start of the next school year.
New Books
New books are being added to our collection all the time. Come to the library to check out our new items or order them from home and pick them up later!
Storytime at Home Kit
Now you can hold your very own library storytime- at home! Check out our storytime kit, complete with supplies, books, and activity ideas!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten!
Register your little ones for this wonderful opportunity! Early Literacy prepares children for school and creates skills for lifelong learning. The average picture book takes about 5 minutes to read. That means you can get through the entire program in less than 15 minutes a day! Here’s what you do:
- Read! Any book counts-books read at library Storytime, books on CD, ebooks-you can even read the same book over and over!
- Keep track! Use the app (provide link) or the packet provided by the library.
- When you get to 100 books, come to the library for a prize!
- When you get to 1,000 your child will receive a certificate, have their photo taken, and get to choose a book to add to our library’s collection and be the first to check it out!
For more information, see one of our friendly library staff.
Register at the Library
Wilberg Memorial Public Library
Public Library of Osceola
310 Chieftain St.
PO Box 816
Osceola, WI 54020
715-294-2310
Library Hours
Monday thru Friday: 9 AM to 6 PM
Saturday: 9 AM to 1 PM
Sunday: Closed