Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service has announced the return of the Summer Stars Reading Programme. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Caroll welcomed the return of the programme.
“Encouraging children to read for enjoyment helps build imagination and confidence. The Summer Stars programme is all about keeping reading joyful and accessible for every child and is particularly helpful for new readers. Parents and guardians are invited to visit their local library branch to register,” the Mayor said.
The free, non-competitive initiative invites children of all ages to continue reading throughout their school holidays, helping to nurture a love of books and maintain their reading progress outside the classroom.
Whether a child is just starting to read independently or has already developed a love for books, Summer Stars is designed to be accessible and engaging for all levels.
Children can choose their own reading material, from picture books and graphic novels to audiobooks and e-books via the Borrowbox App.
Participants will be supported by Library staff and will receive an activity book and bookmarks, as well as a certificate of completion once they reach their reading goal.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell said that supporting children’s literacy is an investment in their future.
“Our Library Service aims to support children in building strong reading habits from an early age and programmes such as Summer Stars develop lifelong readers through positive, early experiences with books. We’re proud to support this national initiative that provides an enjoyable learning experience for families throughout the county,” Ms Murrell added.
Summer Stars is the public library national summer reading programme for children that runs from the start of June until the end of August. For activities, recommended reads and Summer Stars reading tips, visit the Libraries Ireland website at www.librariesireland.ie
