Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program Making Waves at Orange County Libraries
By: Michelle Pursel, Youth Services Coordinator, Orange County Public Library
The 2022 Summer Reading Program, “ Oceans of Possibilities, ” is in full swing at the Orange County Public Library. With the return of in - person programming at the Library, attendance is up as residents take advantage of the fun summer fare. Over 700 kids signed up during the month of June! Quality educational programming during the summer is essential to combat the loss of academic skills children experience during extended breaks from school (often called “ summer slide ”). The Library offers a fun way for kids to stay engaged while school is out and sets more students up for success when they return. There is still time to get involved! The Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program continues through July 30, 2022. The program is available for kids as young as 18 months through rising high school seniors. Weekly participation prizes are available, as well as a $50 Amazon gift card grand prize for each age group, at each Library branch, awarded at the conclusion of the program. Some upcoming programs are listed below. All events are free and no registration is necessary. For more information and a detailed schedule of events, please visit the Orange County Public Library ’ s website at www.ocplva.org.
Main Library (Orange) Wed. Mornings 9:45 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Friday July 22, 2022 2:00 p.m. Wednesday July 27, 2022 2:00 p.m.
Gordonsville Branch Library
Wilderness Branch Library
Tues. Mornings 10:15 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Monday July 18, 2022 2:00 p.m. Tuesday July 26, 2022 2:00 p.m.
Weekly Preschool Storytimes (available through July 30, 2022)
Thurs. Mornings 10:00 a.m.
Thursday July 21, 2022 2:00 p.m. Thursday July 28, 2022 2:00 p.m.
K - 5 Mermaids & Pirates Crafts
Teen Art Session with the Arts Center in Orange
Orange Elementary School
Gordon Barbour Elementary School
Locust Grove Middle School
Special Performance: Awesome Possumz Wildlife Rehabilitators Special Performance: Traveling Lantern Theater Company Presents “ Camp Ocean ”
Wednesday July 20, 2022 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday July 20, 2022 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 19, 2022 3:00 p.m.
Wednesday July 27, 2022 3:15 p.m.
Wednesday July 27, 2022 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday July 26, 2022 3:00 p.m.
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