TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Vigo County residents have logged 31,987 hours of reading time this summer, surpassing a goal set by the library.
The Vigo County Public Library announce Tuesday it had reached its 2019 Summer Reading Program goal of reading 30,000 hours. The logged hours included time spent reading books, magazines and online articles, as well as time spent listening to audio books.
The Summer Reading Program is an annual event that encourages
reading during the summer months to help prevent what is known as “the Summer
Slide,” a time when students are at risk of losing skills they learned in the
previous school year.
In addition to achieving the 30,000 hour reading goal, the Library is also pleased to announce that more than 2,115 people have participated since June 1.
I am overwhelmed with the response to this year’s program. It shows just how engaged Vigo County is – reading more than 30,000 hours in 6 weeks is no small feat!”
Sarah Trover, Program and Event Manager for VCPL
Even with the goal for the 2019 Summer Reading Program already met, VCPL still encourages everyone to get involved before the program ends.
There are still many programs planned though the rest of the seasonal event, along with grand prizes to be given away for all ages.
The last day to sign up and log hours is July 31.
People can do so at any Vigo County Public Library location or online at
www.vigo.lib.in.us/summer
.
Those interested in learning more can call (812) 232-1113 .
