Clayton County’s annual Summer Reading Program begins Friday. “Digging into Reading” and “Beneath the Surface” are free programs that encourage young people up to the age of 18 to read and listen to books for fund. Reading logs are available at the library to keep track of your reading. Visit the library weekly with your reading log to select a fun incentive. Readers up to age 11 who read or listen to 18 books or who read for 12 hours earn a free certificate and a free paperback book. Teens who read for 10 hours will receive the same. The program ends Augs 10. However reading folders may still be brought to the library until Aug. 31. Libraries are closed May 26 and 27 and July 4. Groups are encouraged to register by contacting Janice Arcuria, assistant director of youth services for the Clayton County Library System, at 770 210-5238, 770 473-3858 fax or by email at arcuriaj@claytonpl.org or call 770 473-3850 or any Clayton County Public Library.
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