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Orange County Insight May 2022

Library Announces “ Oceans of Possibilities ” Youth Summer Reading Program

By: Michelle Pursel, Youth Services Coordinator, Orange County Public Library

The Orange County Public Library is proud to present the 2022 Summer Reading Program, “ Oceans of Possibilities! ” Children ages 18 months to rising twelfth graders can join the program beginning Monday, June 6, 2022. During each week of participation in the program, young readers will receive exciting incentives, including treasure chest picks, books, and entries earned toward the grand prize drawing! The grand prize drawings will be held for each age group, at each of the three (3) library branches, at the conclusion of the summer reading program. Offering something for kids of all ages, engaging activities are a key component of the Summer Reading Program. For preschool - aged participants, there will be a weekly Toddler Time intended for children 18 months to two (2) years old, and Preschool Storytime for children ages three (3) to five (5) years. Returning this summer are ocean - themed craft programs, offered for school - aged participants rising to kindergarten through fifth grade.

For teens rising to grades sixth through 12th, a partnership with the Art Center in Orange will provide art sessions at the Main Branch Library.

Fun for the whole family can be found at professional performances, sponsored by the library, and presented at local schools. Participating schools include Locust Grove Middle School, Orange Elementary School, and Gordon - Barbour Elementary School. Performers include The Story Ship, magician Wes Iseli, Awesome Possumz wildlife rehabilitators, reptiles with My Three Chambered Heart, the Traveling Lantern theater company, and the STEM - themed Tale Wise. For more information and a detailed schedule of events visit the Orange County Public Library ’ s website at www.ocplva.org.