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Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Summer reading program returns to Sioux Falls libraries
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – The summer reading program is back for all ages at Siouxland Libraries. The program encourages reading all summer throughout Minnehaha County and Sioux Falls. This year, it'll run from May 23 through August 15. McKennan Park project underway 'We are passionate about this program because not only do we love welcoming so many people into our branches, but we also are here to support reading during the summer, a great way to maintain literacy skills and combat 'summer slide.' Librarian Neliesha Daws said in a news release. 'Summer slide' refers to the loss of academic progress that can occur when children take time off from reading and learning during the summer months. 'A strong foundation in reading is crucial for a child's success in school and life,' Daws emphasizes. 'When children take the summer off from reading and learning, they can lose two to three years of academic growth by the time they reach middle school.' This year's theme, 'Color Our World,' inspires a program that incorporates literacy, dance, art, and more into the world. Siouxland Libraries has planned a variety of programs for all ages, including storytimes, dance classes, art and cartooning classes, a magician, sensory water play, ZooMobile, book walks, an art contest, an end-of-summer party, and a teen lock-in. Participants in the Summer Reading Program can earn prizes for reaching their reading goals: Children from birth to five years old have 30 challenges designed around five pillars of learning: reading, talking, writing, playing, and singing. Kindergarten through 5th graders are challenged to read for 20 hours. Teens are challenged to read for 30 hours, with a prize awarded every five hours. Adult participants can complete seven challenges to receive a prize and be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize. Information about the 2025 Summer Reading Program can be found at the Siouxland Libraries website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
17-02-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Rochester Amerks host Kids Day
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – We're staying on the ice as the Amerks hosted their annual Kids Day Game for the fourth year in a row. Sunday at Blue Cross Arena the matinee game featured a total Kids Takeover allowing young fans the opportunity to serve in various game-day roles such as public address announcer, off-ice official, and videographer. One lucky even fan had the chance to join broadcaster Don Stevens to call the day's action from the broadcast booth. News 8 spoke with Amerks officials who say Kids Day is a day they look forward to every year. On top of all the fun on the ice, kids activities took place outside including the Interactive ZooMobile from Seneca Park Zoo. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
