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Welcome Challengers!

 

The Cayman Islands Public Library service is proud to announce the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge. This programe seeks to develop lifelong readers and encourages all participants to enjoy the set books we have selected for reading over the summer.

This year’s challenge is the exciting theme of Extraordinary Characters. There are so many amazing books about Extraordinary Characters, from Peter Pan and Frodo Baggins all through to the ever popular Marvel Comics characters.

Extraordinary Characters lead by example and many of them are heroes that fight for good and protect us from the bad. There are many fictional characters to admire and look up to, but even in our daily lives, we mere mortals, have the same qualities. We see this in the people around us - our parents, brothers, sisters, friends, and even within us! We can all learn to be extraordinary in our own way, as we can all act responsible, be true to ourselves, accept how others look and stand proud in whom we are.

HAVE FUN READING & ENJOY THE ACTIVITIES!

This summer I hope that you discover the Extraordinary Character in yourself, as you delve into the 2019 Summer Reading Challenge!

Paul J. Robinson, MSc, BA, Ad/Dip
Acting Director, Cayman Islands Public Library Service
T: 244-6108

 

How it works (step-by-step):

  1. Visit any library branch in the Cayman Islands between 1 July and 29 August 2019.
  2. Register to compete in the Summer Reading Challenge.
  3. Collect a Summer Reading Challenge Activity Book.
  4. READ (as per recommendations).
  5. WRITE (a brief summary based on a favourite book).
  6. Complete Bonus Activities to earn awards and win prizes.
  7. Submit the SRC Activity Book for judging by 1pm, Saturday, 31 August 2019.
  8. Wait for an invitation to the Summer Reading Challenge Awards Ceremony.
  9. Attend the Summer Reading Challenge Awards Ceremony in the George Town Historic Library on Saturday, 21 September 2019.

Ready to register? Click the link below for an official registration form.

  • Email the completed form to libraryprogrammes@gov.ky or;
  • Hand in the completed form at any library branch in Cayman to receive an Activity Book