Libraries want kids to boost summer reading

An annual program encourages students to tackle at least five books over the break

By Mary Vorsino

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Jun 02, 2012

~~<p>Public libraries in Hawaii will conduct the children's summer reading program beginning Monday. The goal this summer —&ensp;the program's 46th year — is boosting participation among Hawaii's youngest readers.</p>
<p>Library officials hope to attract at least 2,000 more children to the program as part of a push to link library activities to student achievement. Students specifically targeted are readers (or soon-to-be readers) in preschool through third grade.</p>
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Public libraries in Hawaii will conduct the children's summer reading program beginning Monday. The goal this summer — the program's 46th year — is boosting participation among Hawaii's youngest readers.

Library officials hope to attract at least 2,000 more children to the program as part of a push to link library activities to student achievement. Students specifically targeted are readers (or soon-to-be readers) in preschool through third grade. Login for more...