St. Louis County Library (SLCL) and St. Louis Public Library (SLPL) are teaming to offer a joint summer reading and exploration program called STL Summer Adventure. The program invites youths to go on an adventure with a variety of activities in STEM, Art, Outdoors, St. Louis and Reading.
To celebrate the launch of STL Summer Adventure, the library systems unveiled new library cards sponsored by St. Louis CITY SC. Teens who complete the STL Summer Adventure program will be entered into a raffle to win tickets to watch St Louis CITY2 take on North Texas at 6 p.m. Sunday, August 25 at CITYPARK.
“We are so excited about this joint summer reading program between St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Public Library. STL Summer Adventure gives kids the opportunity to choose their own adventure and explore different and fun pathways to learning,” said Kristen Sorth, St. Louis County Library director and CEO.
“Our amazing partners bring additional opportunities to the program, allowing kids and families to experience all of the unique cultural and educational offerings in our region. The regional collaboration between our two fantastic library districts continues to positively impact the region. Literacy is a community growth engine.”
Waller McGuire, St. Louis Public Library CEO said, “The St. Louis Public Library Summer Reading Club has been a major program for generations of St. Louis children and their families, helping connect kids to the fun and adventure of reading, and always keeping in mind the key role that summer learning plays in the development of young minds.’
“Partnering with St. Louis County Library strengthens the entire region and helps remove barriers and increases possibilities for all St. Louis children. Two great public libraries working together side-by-side benefits all of us.”
“Just as the power of sports brings people together, so does reading,” said Carolyn Kindle, St. Louis CITY SC’s CEO.
“As the school year comes to a close and summer break begins, we are thrilled to help St. Louis County Library and St. Louis Public Library connect with kids and teens through reading and exploration, and we can’t wait to see everyone using their new CITY SC library cards.”
Registration for STL Summer Adventure begins on June 1. A kick-off event will be held from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. in Forest Park in conjunction with Play Day in the Park. Everyone who signs up will receive a free book at registration. The program offers 5 paths of learning: STEM, Art, Outdoors, St. Louis, and Reading. Each path contains a variety of activities such as reading a book, putting together a puzzle or making a sidewalk chalk creation or visiting a local attraction like the Science Center or The Magic House.
The program will run from June 1-August 10, 2024. Additional information is available at www.stlsummeradventure.org.
