Comments on: Summer Reading Club Success

By: Krystn

Krystn — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:40:56 +0000

I love how the summer reading program encouraged my 9 year old son to read. Usually it’s a struggle. He decided to sign up on his own – which encouraged his ownership of the program. He was so proud to redeem his prizes.

By: edehaan(KDL Staff)

edehaan(KDL Staff) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:18:03 +0000

Thanks, Diane. It certainly is great to see the way kids respond to these furry friends. We’re so glad we’ve had the opportunity to work with the West Michigan Therapy Dog organization. For those of you not familiar with the program, here are a few pics from our Sand Lake/Nelson Twp. branch: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kentdistrictlibrary/sets/72157623795612984/

By: Diane & McDuff

Diane & McDuff — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:10:46 +0000

As a volunteer with West Michigan Therapy Dogs, I want to thank KDL for being innovative with the Ruff Reader program. My dogs and I have been listening to kids read for 6 summers and it just warms my heart when a child turns that corner and “gets” the excitement of reading. People who don’t know about the program are both surprised and intrigued by the concept of children reading to dogs. Thank you for allowing us to use our talents to spread the joy of reading.

By: edehaan(KDL Staff)

edehaan(KDL Staff) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:25:37 +0000

Thanks for all you do to help promote library programs, Jen@BigBinder. You do an awesome job! We’re so fortunate to have people like you helping to spread the word.

We’re glad you liked this year’s SRC program!

By: edehaan(KDL Staff)

edehaan(KDL Staff) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 13:11:49 +0000

Thanks so much for your feedback. It sounds like the stickers were a real hit! What a great bedtime routine, Kari. Let us know if you have any other stories, ideas or suggestions and keep that feedback coming!

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 01:12:12 +0000

Awesome program! My 6 and 4 year old did it last year and this year looked forward to it! My daughters hung it on their door and loved placing a sticker on each day when we read together before bed. Thank you so much for this wonderful summer activity!!!

By: Jen @ BigBinder

Jen @ BigBinder — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:18:46 +0000

This program is mentioned every year in my “Summer Reading Club” post! What was different about this program that my kids loved was that they could put the stickers on the days they read – they’re both fairly young. They really saw the calendar fill up and I think it was more meaningful when we went to turn in the reading logs. They really understood that they “earned” it. Thanks for a great summer full of events to celebrate reading! KDL Rocks.

By: Allison McCready

Allison McCready — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 23:00:33 +0000

Was hoping for some way to tell you how wonderful this was. It was so fun to put stickers on the days when they would sing or tell me a story. Plus, it gave us more incentives to open books daily. Really enjoyed the coloring of the fish as it identified their calendars. I was also impressed with the “awards” the kids received at the end of the club. They were so excited to go to Pizza Hut, getting their haircut and also the future hockey game. They played with all of the toys. It made them feel extra special for “earning” them.

Thank you for all you do!