Adventure Begins At Inglenook Branch Library: Summer Reading 2024 Spotlight

Inglenook Library staff member reads a book to two young patrons.

The Inglenook Branch Library encouraged reading this summer as a part of Adventure Begings at Your Library. 20 of their young patrons participated in the challenge to read books, tell the staff what they learned, and win prizes. They incentivized reading with daily giveaways and chances to win the periodic raffle drawings. 

If you haven't registered for Summer Reading, there is still time to register to win prizes! Stop by any Birmingham Public Library (BPL) location to register until the end of July.

Inglenook Library reading log sheet

Check out their handy Reading Log sheet (above) and some photos from their Summer Reading programs of their patrons reading, crafting, and enjoying stories.

Inglenook Branch Library
4100 40th Terrace N, Birmingham, AL 35217
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
205-849-8739

Flyer advertising the Adventure Begins at Your Library Summer Reading 2024 Program at the Birmignham Public Library

Here are some Summer Reading programs happening throughout July recommended by Inglenook Branch Manager Hunter Murphy and Library Staff Savannah Garcia, Teresa Ives, and Katie Vainrib!

All Ages Programs 

Raffle Prize Drawings
All month long | During hours of operation 

Enter to win by reading the books of your choosing! All month, patrons can increase the number of raffle drawings based on the number of books they complete. Contact the Inglenook Branch to learn more.

Guess the Gumballs!
All month long | During hours of operation  

Make your best guess! If you guess the closest number of gumballs in the jar, you'll win something special.

Popsicle Palooza
Thursday, July 25 | During hours of operation 

Beat the summer heat and enjoy a popsicle on us!

Youth Programs

Storytime Adventures
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Patrons will help read stories and make crafts based on the themes. Themes for Summer Reading include Camping, Rainforest, Art, and Fairy Tales.

McWane Slime Time!
Thursday, July 11 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

The McWane Science Center will join us for a hands-on slime program. This progam is intended for ages 5 to 13.

Adult Programs

Paint and Sip Party
Thursday, July 18 | 4:00–5:00 p.m.

Unleash your inner artist as we provide all the supplies you need to craft your masterpiece, plus (non-alcoholic) beverages to sip on through the night!

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You can find more Summer Reading 2024 programs on the BPL's website. Different BPL libraries and their programs will be spotlighted throughout the summer on our blog

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By Cheyenne Trujillo | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Public Relations Department

Comments

Carmelita said…
Children and adults should read all the time. I heard of this place called The Literacy Council where adults can’t read and they can get tutor and learn how to read better. I heard of the place from Jefferson State Community College when I was trying to get my G.E.D. I’ve went 2013-2018 branched out because I was working and started working on my high school diploma. While children are out of school for the summer they should participate in the reading program. Adults who’s not working or some retired should do the reading program.