On July 13, Dayton Metro Library is celebrating National Summer Learning Day with activities at many Branch Libraries.
Organized by the National Summer Learning Association, National Summer Learning Day is celebrated in communities across the country.
Dayton Metro Library’s participation in Summer Learning Day is just one of the many ways it supports the efforts of local schools and learns to Earn Dayton to combat”summer slide.” Research shows that children lose academic ground over the summer if they aren’t reading and participating in learning experiences.
“All children, but especially low-income children, too often fall behind over the summer,” said Ritika Kurup, program manager for Learn to Earn Dayton. “Experts say that by 5th grade, the loss of learning that occurs over summer can put low-income two to three years behind their peers. Dayton Metro Library is helping our kids be stronger students and to succeed.”
Matthew Boulay, CEO of the National Summer Learning Association, points out, “On average, taxpayers invest $10,000 to $12,000 per child during the school year — then we walk away for two to three months of the summer. We essentially let 20 percent of students’ academic growth be lost over the summer.”
Dayton Metro Library joins national and local efforts to promote summer learning and
provide safe, healthy spaces for young people:
-The Library’s annual SUMMER CHALLENGE encourages teens, school ages and
young children to keep learning and enjoying books all summer.
-Free lunch and snacks for ages 18 and younger are provided at several Branch
Libraries during the summer.
– Carefully planned, free activities at all Library locations encourage kids from
toddlers to teens to learn, experiment, explore and aspire. A schedule of free
Library activities taking place on Thursday, July 13 is attached.
The National Summer Learning Association (NSLA) is the only national nonprofit exclusively focused on closing the achievement gap by increasing access to high-quality summer learning opportunities. For more information, visit www.summerlearning.org
Brookville Branch Library
BROOKVILLE 120 Blue Pride Dr.
SNAP CIRCUITS*
1-2 PM | Build with Snap Circuits from the Maker Kit. Ages 6-12.
TEEN CIRCUITS
3:30-5 PM | Light up the world with the Circuits Maker Kit. Teens.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME*
7-7:45 PM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and
social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
BURKHARDT 4680 Burkhardt Ave.
MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE STORYTIME
9:45-10:15 AM | An award-winning early literacy program that stimulates the learning process for babies
and toddlers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
10:45-11:15 AM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy
and social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
ELECTRA C DOREN 701 Troy St.
SNACK ATTACK THURSDAY
11:00 AM | Free snacks for kids age 18 and younger while supplies last.
HUBER HEIGHTS 6160 Chambersburg Rd.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
1-1:45 PM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and
social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
MINECRAFT SURVIVAL CAMP*
4:30-5:30 PM | Day Four of the weeklong camp that tests your Minecraft survival skills!
KETTERING-MORAINE 3496 Far Hills Ave.
TODDLER STORYTIME
10-10:30 AM & 11-11:30 AM | Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories to encourage early literacy
skills in children 18-36 months with a caregiver.
STARTING YOUR OWN BUSINESS FOR TEENS
3:30-5 PM | Mr. Roshawn Winburn talks to teens about starting their own businesses.
MADDEN HILLS 2542 Germantown St.
LUNCH FEST
12:30-1 PM | Free nutritious lunch for ages 18 and younger.
MIAMI TOWNSHIP 2718 Lyons Rd.
CRAFT COOL DOWN
2-3:30 PM | Bring your creativity, craft supplies are provided. Tweens.
MIAMISBURG 545 E. Linden Ave.
THURSDAY FUN
2-3 PM | Games, crafts and more. Grades K-4
SUMMER HANGOUT
4-5:30 PM | Build a better Breakout Room! Teens.
NEW LEBANON 715 W. Main St.
LET’S PLAY: RETRO GAMING
3:30-5 PM | Play classic video games. Teens.
NORTHMONT 333 W. National Rd.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
9:45-10:15 AM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy
and social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
BABY & TODDLER STORYTIME*
11-11:30 AM | Stories, songs, nursery rhymes and fingerplays for children up to 36 months and a
caregiver.
RECYCLING & LITTER
1-2 PM | Meet Lucky the Ladybug from Montgomery County Environmental Services. Grades K-4.
NORTHWEST 2410 Philadelphia Dr.
TODDLER STORYTIME
10:30-11 AM | Nursery rhymes, songs, fingerplays, and stories to encourage early literacy skills in children
18-36 months with a caregiver.
SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM
12:30-1 PM | Free nutritious lunch for ages 18 and younger.
BUILD! MAKE! CREATE!
1:30-2:30 PM | Bring your creativity, craft supplies provided. Ages 5-12.
TWEEN GAMING TIME
3-6 PM | Special time with Wii U for ages 9-12.
TEEN GAMING
4-5 PM | Video and board games. Teens
PLAY TO LEARN
6:30-7 PM | Blocks, puzzles, puppets and your Children’s Librarian, for ages 18-36 months with a
caregiver.
TROTWOOD 651 E. Main St.
TOOL TIME*
2-3 PM | Build your own wood craft with supplies and assistance from Home Depot! Grades K-4 with an
adult caregiver.
VANDALIA 330 S. Dixie Dr.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
10-11 AM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and
social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
MAKING MANIA
6-8 PM | Drop in to use the button maker, duct tape, and other craft supplies. Teens
WEST CARROLLTON 300 E. Central Ave.
BUILDING DANCE
4-5 PM | Learn choreography basics with dancer, choreographer and educator Beth Wright. School ages.
WILMINGTON-STROOP 3980 Wilmington Pk.
MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE STORYTIME
10-11 AM | An award-winning early literacy program that stimulates the learning process for babies and
toddlers.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME
11-11:30 AM | Stories, songs and other fun learning activities designed to develop language, literacy and
social skills. Geared toward ages 3-5.
ANIMAL AMBASSADORS
1:30-2:30 | Meet live animal guests and learn about nature with Five Rivers MetroParks. Grades K-4
