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KDLA is part of the Education Cabinet.

300 Coffee Tree Road
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Phone:(502) 564-8300
Hours: 8-4:30 EST

2009 Kentucky Summer Reading Program

Be Creative

Express Yourself

 

Be Creative @ your library
& Express Yourself @ your library

The 2009 summer reading program will explore the arts -- painting, music, drama, dance, poetry, and more. The children's theme - Be Creative - and the teen theme - Express Yourself - will feature the visual arts, performing arts, games, art activities, and much more to help participants maintain their skills during school vacation. Best of all, there will be plenty of voluntary reading and fun, fun, fun!!!

The Value of Summer Reading Programs

New York State Library:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.htm

Highlights of Research on Summer Reading and Effects on Student Achievement (PDF format)
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/research.pdf

North Carolina State Library:
http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/ld/youth/case.htm#Power

If you have questions concerning Children's and Youth Services, please contact Terry Manuel at 502-564-8300 ext. 269 or terry.manuel@ky.gov.

Information Updated:05/29/2009