Parents and caregivers, why should kids and teens read during the summer? It is summer break, after all; kids deserve a break, right? Well, of course they do. Just be sure reading is part of fun time. After all, children who don’t read over the summer lose 3 months of reading comprehension. That loss is accumulative – by the end of 6th grade these kids are 2 school years behind their peers. Don’t let kids lose reading skills this summer. Reading as few as 4 books keeps kids at their current reading levels.

Kids, you can read ANYTHING to be eligible for prizes.

Mark your calendar now for the debut meeting of Columbus Public Library's brand new Sci Fi/Fantasy Book Club. Monday, June 24th from 7-8 pm here at the library. The first book is Mary Shelley's Frankenstein, one of the very first sci fi narratives and a horror genre classic. 

Super thanks to Tillie Roth for creating this new book club!! Please share the news with friends and neighbors to help us pack the place with Sci Fi/Fantasy lovers and help ensure the success of this new book club for years to come.