Massanutten Regional Library “Rocks Out” during Summer Reading Games

Massanutten Regional Library’s annual Summer Reading Games returns this summer with the theme “Libraries Rock.” Throughout June, July and August, MRL branches will be hosting hundreds of literacy-based programs, STEM activities, movies, musical performances and special events for children of all ages. Registration begins Monday, June 4^th at all MRL branches. You do not need to have a library card in order to register and participate in Summer Reading Games.
 
Designed to combat the learning loss experienced by many children during the summer school holidays, MRL’s Summer Reading Games encourage children to read all summer long through creative and enjoyable library-based events as well as a summer reading challenge. Children who participate in the reading challenge receive prizes and coupons for each 2-hour block of reading they complete. Children who complete the entire 10-hour challenge receive a prize pack. The reading challenge runs from June 4 to August 11.
 
Summer Reading Games highlights:

• Registration begins June 4, and stays open throughout the summer.
• Nearly 5,000 children aged 0-17 from Harrisonburg, Rockingham and Page Counties are expected to register for this year’s program.
• MRL’s Summer Reading Games is one of the largest library-sponsored summer reading programs in Virginia.
• Kids who register by June 15 will receive a Super Pool Pass, good for one child’s admission with a paying adult at three area pools during the week of June 10 to 16.
• Hundreds of programs planned throughout MRL’s seven branches. Complete details here: https://mrlib.org/summer-reading-games-2018/
• All programs and performances are free and open to the public.
• You do not need a library card to participate in Summer Reading Games or to attend events, performances and programs.
• Live performances:
  • Tonks & the Aurors Concert: Wizard Rock the Vote 2018:
  • Friday, June 15 @ 6:30 PM, Central Library.
  • “Tonks” is a wizard rock band that plays music about Harry Potter and tours the country performing in libraries and bookstores to promote literacy. https://www.tonksandtheaurors.com/
• The New Adventures of Tom Sawyer: presented by Impressions Theatre http://www.impressionstheatre.com/
  • Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29, Location varies
  • Six (6) performances in five days. Locations and times: http://mrlib.org/srgkids/
• The Singing Cowgirls, featuring Aspen and Alice Black
  • Wednesday, August 1 – Friday, August 3, Location varies
  • Six (6) performances in three days. Locations and times: http://mrlib.org/srgkids/
  • http://www.aspenblackcowgirl.com/library-programs-for-kids-and-teens.html
• Free Fridays: This partnership with local businesses gives Summer Reading Games registrants a free child’s admission (with paying adult) to a different area attraction each week beginning on June 15th and running through August 17th.
• Summer Reading Games receives support from dozens of local businesses and organizations, with leadership support from the following sponsors: Kiwanis Club of Harrisonburg, Walmart Foundation, Summit Community Bank, Rockingham Insurance, LD&B Insurance and Financial Services, CommonWealth One Federal Credit Union, BotkinRose PLC, DuPont Community Credit Union, F&M Bank, and the Daily News-Record.