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Summer Reading Programs 2016

Welcome to the 2016 Summer Reading Program!

By Julia Hembree, Publisher, Athens Macaroni Kid July 15, 2016

On Your Mark, Get Set, READ! Summer Reading Programs 2016 

Athens Clarke County Library - May 21st - August 8th

Oconee County Library - May 14th - August 4th

This program encourages children and families to keep reading throughout the summer. Evidence continues to prove that sustained reading over the summer contributes to maintaining literacy skills.

Who is it for?

Children from birth to age 11. 

How do I sign up?

Pick up an On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! reading log and bookmark in the Children’s Department. Certificates and prizes are earned by reading the required number of books or hours.

Prizes and recognition vary at each library. Click on the library names above for more information. 


Calling all kids in Georgia!

Start limbering up your fingers, because this summer Get Georgia Reading and myON are delivering more than 8,000 books to your computer and mobile devices that you can access 24 hours a day, every day through Aug. 30. It’s like having your own personal library right at your fingertips.

To login, please go to www.myON.com and click the red Log in now button.

Enter the following information.  

School Name: Get Georgia Reading, Georgia Campaign for Grade-Level Reading

(Note: DO NOT cut and paste, instead start typing "Get Georgia" and select the school from the drop down menu)

Username:  read  

Password: read  

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