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All Together Now - Shreve Memorial Library Summer Reading 2023

Literacy FUN for the WHOLE Family!

By by Mimi Rankin Webb, Publisher - Macaroni KID Shreveport-Bossier ~for Moms In the Know May 7, 2023


The Shreve Memorial Library system is inviting readers of all ages to dream, discover, do “All Together Now” this summer at the library. 

The 2023 Summer Reading Program theme, “All Together Now,” reminds all that libraries are for everyone and encourages library patrons to treat each other with kindness, foster community, celebrate diversity, and come together to create a better world.

Registration for the annual Summer Reading Program begins Monday, April 24 on Beanstack.

“All Together Now” is open to all ages, and patrons can participate by logging books online and attending a large variety of interactive, live programs at their favorite Shreve Memorial Library branch. 

Children, age birth to 10, are encouraged to read five books over the summer, teens age 11 to 17 are asked to read at least three books, and adults are tasked with reading at least two books ( but why stop there?!?) 

As patrons log books online, they will receive digital badges for each book read. 

Those who complete the 2023 Summer Reading Program challenge will receive an assortment of prizes including tote bags, books, pencils, erasers and other promotional items.

Patrons can sign up for the 2023 “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, April 24 HERE

Registration can be completed online through the library’s Beanstack site and registered participants can begin logging books on June 1. 

The deadline for completion of the Summer Reading Program is Monday, August 14. 

There is no cost to participate in the “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program.

Throughout the summer, Shreve Memorial Library patrons can enjoy a variety of live, interactive programs inspired by the “All Together Now” theme and ideas of kindness, friendship, community and culture.. 

Performers scheduled for the summer include Say W.H.A.T. (Working Hard All Together) Now!, Frank and Tammy’s Magic Puppet Show, Alex Thomas and Friends, Professor QB, Geebo the Clown, Patriotic Patty, Lady Chops, DAT Does the Trick and more. 

Find these events and more listed on the Macaroni KID Shreveport Bossier Moms In the Know calendar of area-wide events HERE.

Additional hands-on programs, including arts and crafts workshops and STEAM learning opportunities, will also take place in conjunction with the “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program. 

All performances and programs will take place June 1 through July 31 at Shreve Memorial Library branches throughout Caddo Parish.

For more information and a complete lineup of Summer Reading Program events CLICK HERE.

As patrons log books online, they will receive digital badges for each book read during this fun program. 

Remember: registration for the Summer Reading Program started April 18th on Beanstack, and can be completed online still by clicking HERE

Participants can begin logging books on June 1, so get ready to hit the ground readingas we explore the “All Together Now” Summer Reading Program. 

Important to know: the deadline for completion of the Summer Reading Program is Monday August 14. 



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