Each summer, the Jefferson County Library sponsors a summer reading program for children and teens.  The 2008 themes were about bugs.

Catch the Reading Bug	Metamorphosis

June 2 - August 2, 2008

The Catch the Reading Bug summer reading program is for ages 0-11 years.  Children received a prize and drawing chance for every five (5) hours read during the program.  Both time spent reading and time spent listening to another read counted for the program.  This year, more than 1300 children read over 18, 500 hours during the summer reading program.

The Metamorphosis summer reading program is for teens, ages 12-20 years.  Teens received a prize and drawing chance for every five (5) hours read during the program.  This year, 165 teens read 4650 hours during the summer reading program.

Check back in the spring for information about the 2009 summer reading programs for children and teens.
 

Thank you to all the businesses and organizations sponsoring the 2008 summer reading program!

Arnold Friends of the Library
Bounce House
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Lee's Chicken
Magic House  -  McDonalds  -  Missouri Botanical Gardens
Northwest Friends of the Library
Pasta House  -  Ponderosa
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House  -  St. Louis Cardinals  -  Swing Around Fun Town
Taco Bell - Ted Drewes
Windsor Friends of the Library