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Snapshots: Wyoming, Kentwood news you ought to know — the weekend edition

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By WKTV Staff

victoria@wktv.org


Quote of the Day

“I go to Costco every weekend. It’s my favorite part of the week.”

~ Jimmy Kimmel

Kicking off so you can
kick up your heels

Circle June 4th on your calendar. That’s the date Concerts in the Park kicks off with local favorite Midlife Crisis, a classic rock band that was formed in 2001. The free, nine-week summer concert series held at 7pm Tuesdays at Lamar Park, 2561 Porter St. SW, features a wide variety of musical styles, interactive themes, and local food vendors. More info here.

Summer reads
make me feel fine

Summer reading at KDL starts Monday, June 3 this year and runs through Saturday, Aug. 10. Sign up online at READsquared or pick up a paper form at your nearest KDL branch. Log your summer reading activity and earn prizes! Get more info here.

More active souls ought to check out the third annual Liquid Force Field Day on Saturday, June 1 at Action Wake Park, 3320 Hudson Trails Dr., Hudsonville, MI 49426. It’s a great opportunity to try Action Wake Park completely free of cost. Here is more info.

Fun fact:

25 years

Up to 25 years is the jail sentence you’ll get if you cut down a cactus in Arizona. Talk about harsh.

No respect. None. Zip. Zero.

Have fun, stay smart, win prizes with KDL’s Summer Reading Program

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Audacious Hoops is just one of the Summer Reading featured performers.

By Katie Zuidema
kdl.org

Looking for an exciting way to enhance your summer, learn something new and qualify for prizes in the process?

Look no further, as Kent District Library presents its popular Summer Reading program with a wide range of books, programs and activities for children and adults. In 2018, over 18,000 people completed the program.

This year’s annual program kicks off Monday, June 3 and extends through Saturday, August 10. You can sign up at kdl.READsquared.com, or just stop into any KDL branch for details.

“We love offering great programs for all ages every summer,” said Kip Odell, programming manager. “This summer we are presenting a lot of new and exciting performers that are coming to West Michigan for the first time.  Our goal is to keep reading fun all summer long!”

Those who register for Summer Reading at KDL can qualify for prizes by tallying the number of books they read, or tracking the points they accumulate by completing activities.

But perhaps the best gain – especially for students – is how reading throughout the vacation months helps forestall the “summer slide” that negatively affects learning between the end and start of the traditional school year.

Extensive research shows that children involved in summertime reading programs sponsored by public libraries are more likely to maintain their academic skills, and in many cases do better on standardized tests.

This summer’s program lineup will include appearances by 1,2,3 Andrés, Magician Tom Plunkard, Audacious Hoops and many more. Visit kdl.readsquared.com for details.

Summer Reading returns to the Kent District Library

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Alesha (left) and Melissa Steele stay active during Summer Reading Month

By Katie Zuidema

Kent District Library

 

Looking for an exciting way to enhance your summer, learn something new and qualify for prizes in the process?

 

Look no further, as Kent District Library is again poised to offer its popular Summer Reading at KDL that last year attracted more than 27,000 children and adults to its wide range of books, programs and activities.

 

 

This year’s annual program, sponsored by Consumers Energy, kicks off Monday, June 5 and extends through mid-August. You can sign up at kdl.READsquared.com, or just stop into any KDL branch.

 

“Summer is our favorite – and busiest – time of the year,” says Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, director of innovation and user experience at KDL. “We love offering free programs to get people excited about reading and summer. And rewarding people for reading with prizes has been a longtime tradition for libraries. We want to keep kids reading in the summer months.”

 

Those who register for Summer Reading at KDL can qualify for prizes by tallying the number of books they read, or tracking the points they accumulate by attending activities.

 

But perhaps the best gain – especially for students – is how reading throughout the vacation months helps forestall the “summer slide” that negatively affects learning between the end and start of the traditional school year.

 

Extensive research shows that children involved in summertime reading programs sponsored by public libraries are more likely to retain their edge come the start of school, and in many cases do better on standardized tests offered at the beginning of the academic year.

 

This summer’s program lineup will include appearances by magician Tom Plunkard, The Village Puppeteers, Audacious Hoops and many more.