Rock Island, IL: With more than 86 events on the summer schedule, reading "goes to the dogs and cats" at Rock Island Public Libraries from June 2 to Aug. 2, with Paws to Read Summer Reading contests, education and fun for all ages.
Pets will get their chance to "raise a paw for reading" with a costumed pet parade in the library parking lot at 1:00 pm on Saturday, June 7.
The parade is part of an afternoon full of activities for all ages, including summer reading registration, hourly prize drawings, a children's bounce house, games, face-painting, walk-around magic, chalk art, free hot dogs and pop, and special presentations, including the pet parade and a K-9 police dog demo from the Rock Island Police Department. Events run from noon to 3:00 pm on Saturday, June 7. In case of rain, most events will move inside.
Pet owners are asked to register their pets now for the costumed pet parade, which is open to any pet with paws. Pets must be on a leash or be carried in a secure carrier to participate in the parade. Entry forms are available at Rock Island Public Libraries, or via the library website at the Summer@ Your Library menu. Prizes will be awarded for best reading theme, best pet-owner match and most original entry. Entries should be returned to Rock Island Libraries by May 31.
Registration and entry forms for the library's summer reading contests for children, adults and teens will be available starting June 2. Summer events include a June 4 "The Fault in Our Stars" celebration for teens and adults, Teen Robot Building, Mini-Golf and Survival Day events for ages 12 to 18, and lifelong learning events, including a Know Your iPad or tablet event on June 3 and a late-night Star Gazing program for ages 12 and older on June 27.
For more information about Rock Island Summer Reading, visit any Rock Island Main, 30/31 or Southwest Branches, go to www.rockislandlibrary.org call 309-732-READ (7323.)
Founded in 1872, the Rock Island Public Library serves the area through three locations, which include the Main, 30/31 and Southwest Branches, community outreach efforts, and online opportunities that provide resources to enhance personal achievement and stimulate the imagination.
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