Celebrate Picture It! @ your library® for Teen Read Week ™!

We are celebrating Teen Read Week™ this week October 16-22, 2011.  Thousands of libraries, schools and bookstore across the country will encourage teens to read a variety of materials, including novels, movies, books about photography, and more.
“Teens have more activities to fill their free time than ever — web videos, social networking sites, video games, afterschool activities, athletics —and increasingly high expectations in the classroom,” said Donna Christiansen “It’s important that we show them that reading is something that’s fun and relaxing that they can do for free. And that reading for fun can translate into better performance at school.”

“Many families have learned to make do with less as a result of the economy and have flocked to the library,” Christiansen “Teen Read Week™ is a great time to make sure teens and their families know about all the free services the library can offer them and to reach out to teens who aren’t regular users and encourage them to come see what they can find here.”
Parents of teens are encouraged to celebrate Teen Read Week™ at home, as well. Christiansen offers these ideas:

• Visit the public library with your teen to attend a program or to check out books.
• Set aside time each night for the family to read.
• Give books or magazine subscriptions to your teen as a gift or reward.
• Share your favorite book with your teen.
• Join a book discussion group at the public library.