The Art of Reading Turning Pages and Building Community with the Arthur Public Library District QUARTERLY NEWS Vol 1 Edition 2 Summer 2025
Stop the Summer Slide: As summer rolls in, students often take a well-deserved break from school, but too much time away from learning can lead to the “summer slide,” aka a loss of academic skills over the break. Arthur Public Library is here to help with a fun, free, and educational solution: Summer Reading Club! This year’s theme, Color Our World, invites kids to explore a world of books by reading for 20 minutes a day. By reading daily, children build
vocabulary, improve comprehension, and maintain literacy skills- all while enjoying exciting, age- appropriate stories and activities. Our Summer Reading Club isn’t just about books though—it’s also about connection. With interactive programs, and creative crafts, kids can socialize and develop confidence in a relaxed, welcoming space. The Summer Reading Club is free for all children who have completed grades
Kindergarten - 5th. So, whether your child is just beginning to read or already devouring chapter books, they’ll find engaging activities, chances to earn prizes, and opportunities to connect with others in the community through books and events. Join us and help your child color their world with knowledge, imagination, and fun this summer!
Warmly, Kelsey Pruitt Library Director
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About Us We are a Fine Free Library. This means that Arthur Public Library card holders will not receive fines for items returned late. We still appreciate items being returned in a timely fashion. Did you know you can borrow materials from other libraries through Inter Library Loan (ILL) service? If we don’t have what you’re looking for, simply request it, and we’ll arrange to have it delivered from another library. Ask a Librarian! Whether you need help with the computer, making copies, finding a book, looking up information online, or navigating local resources, we’re here to assist our community. If we can’t help directly, we’ll do our best to connect you with someone who can!
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Dawn ’ s Diary
Dear Diary, I attended a talk from Becca Dickens’ from Regenerative Life Farms
at the Arthur Public Library and heard her speak about good gardening practices.
She said dandelions will grow where the soil is bad, who knew!? Those dandelions actually put calcium into the soil, so when we look out into the yard and see those yellow blooms, don't get upset, they are helping your soil. She also talked about the underground communication network between trees and other plants and when they are being attacked by insects or disease it transmits signals underground to similar plants to warn them of the danger. They will give up their life to save the other plants. Garden bugs will be found on the weakest plants in your garden. If you are lucky enough to have a toad in your garden they will eat the stink bugs that grow on your squash plants.
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So that is why I've had a toad hanging out in my garden the last couple of years! To think of it, he has always been around my squash plants. Don't use any product that has "cide" in it such as pesticide or herbicide. We don't truly know if any of it leaches into our vegetables or if it even kills the plants. Illinois has the best soil and Moultrie and Douglas counties have some of the best soil in the country. Eat foods that only have 5 or less ingredients and you should be able to pronounce those ingredients for it to be considered a whole and healthiest of foods. Make friends with a farmer and find out how their crops or livestock is grown/raised. I can't wait to see what programs the library will have in the fall.I wonder what they will be,they are always interesting and free to the public. Until next time, Dawn
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Trudy ’ s Tales & Tidings
What a fun journey we have been on together this school year for our Thursday afternoon story-time, “Tales and Tunes with Trudy”. We went from an average of 9 last year, to an average of 16 this year, regularly even having 20! It has been so precious to engage and get to know each and every child who attends. They really get inside your heart! It’s so rewarding to see them grow in their reading and attention skills and to see them bond together as a group. This year, we were really proud of how the children eagerly welcomed 3 boys (from 2 different families) who came to story time in search of meeting new friends. It really warms your heart when you see genuine
kindness on display and I’m always looking for ways to reward those acts with a “kindness certificate” to encourage and reinforce how important kindness is and what a difference it makes. That is an ongoing focus in our times together. We are taking a break for the summer to reboot and plan for next year with the theme looking to be “Travel the World Through Books.” Please feel free to come and “travel” with us next school year.
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their reading interests. Engaging with them weekly is one of the joys of my job as I think we are an encouragement to one another. Connections with the young and connections with the old. Can’t get any better than that! Blessed to Be on Staff, Trudy Feyereisen Children’s Librarian & Outreach Coordinator The library is proud to offer a Home Delivery Service for individuals who have difficulty visiting the library in person and live within the Arthur Library service area. If you or someone you know would benefit from having library materials delivered directly to your door, we’re here to help!
Tuesday book delivery has also grown a bit lately, as I’m currently serving 9 patrons (but sadly have had to say more “earthly goodbyes” to some. Most recently was Jean Kistler, who had truly become a friend. She was such a lady and such a delight. Wally and I talk about her often as he’s still avidly reading amidst missing his sweetheart. I’m enjoying getting to know my newer patrons and finding out more about their lives and how best to serve
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Summer Reading Club Kindergarten & 1st Graders
May count books read to them by others (including audiobooks) 2nd – 5th Graders Should read independently as much as possible May count audiobooks if paired with a printed copy What Counts: Fiction Non-fiction Graphic novels Magazines
Earning Points: 20 minutes of reading = 1 point 60 points = 1 completed log Reading Log Rules: Readers may complete up to 2 logs Readers may not log more than 1 hour of reading per day. Parents sign-off per hour of reading. Kids track their reading in 20 minute increments. Prize Room Details: Bring the whole family
to celebrate the end of summer reading with a party. Can’t attend? Let us know-we’ll gladly make arrangements so you don’t miss out! Completed reading logs can be submitted anytime but must be turned in by August 2 to be entered into the Prize Room Entry Order Drawing. This gives everyone a chance to be the first to choose their prizes and determines the order we’ll call you into the prize room. nd
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If your child needs accommodations, please contact the Library Director— we’re happy to help make reading accessible and fun for everyone. Here's how our Summer Reading Log system works—and how readers can earn awesome prizes!
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Summer reading club Schedule of events
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Monday, June 2 2025 nd,, Summer Reading club Kick Off All Day Come sign up and get everything your readers’ need to start their reading journey. This is a drop-in event that you may bring the whole family to. Whether you're new or a returning reader, we can't wait to see what everyone will read—and create —this summer! Wednesday, June 11th, 2025 Scovill Zoo Mobile 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Get ready for a wild time when the Scovill Zoo brings their Mobile Zoo to the library! Trained zoo volunteers will introduce real animals—one at a time—in an engaging presentation perfect for curious young minds. Learn cool animal facts, see them up close, and maybe even touch a few if you're brave enough! Wednesday June 25 2025 th, 4-H youth development 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Color Our World with Clay! Join 4-H Youth Development for a colorful clay adventure! Kids will use bright air-dry clay to create fun coiled and pinch pots. This is a hands-on craft — plan to come and get messy and make a masterpiece!
Tie-Dye + Sno cones 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Keep the summer colorful with our Tie-Dye & Sno Cone Program— featuring hands-on tie-dye fun and refreshing Kona Ice sno- cones. It’s the perfect way to create and cool off this summer! Wednesday, July 23 , 2025 rd Guided paint lesson 10:30 am -12:00 pm Kids will create their own artwork on canvas—no prior painting experience needed! All materials are provided, and every participant will take home their own creation. Whether your child is a budding artist or just wants to try something new, this is a great opportunity to express imagination through color and creativity. Wednesday August 6 , 2025 th Prize party 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Parents and readers—come celebrate at our Summer Reading Club Finale! Join us for an afternoon of snacks,
music, and yard games (weather permitting) as we honor all the
amazing readers who participated this summer. It’s our way of saying “Great job!” and “Thank you!” for making this season so special.
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New and Noteworthy
Looking for the perfect book to kick off your summer reading list? Let us help you stay ahead of the curve! Ask a librarian to place a hold on upcoming new titles and be among the first to borrow them as soon as they hit the shelves. Stop by the front desk or give us a call to let us know what you’re looking forward to reading this season. Let’s make this a summer full of great books and unforgettable stories!
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