Adult Summer Library Program Announced

The Mississippi Library Commission (MLC) announces the start of the Adult Summer Library Program. This year’s theme, “Between the Covers,” has a two-part format and will begin Friday, June 1, 2012. One is the traditional Adult Summer Program with adults participating in reading programs at the library. The second format is an Early Literacy Program in which adults assist in introducing literacy skills to pre-school age children from birth to age five (5) through books and activities.

The adults in both programs are eligible to receive prizes. Eleven Mississippi casinos donated prizes for the Adult Summer Library Program. Participating casinos include Bally's Casino Tunica - Robinsonville; Boomtown Casino - Biloxi; Gold Strike Resort & Casino, Tunica; Grand Casino, Biloxi; Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Biloxi; Horseshoe Casino & Hotel, Tunica; Isle of Capri, Natchez; IP Casino Resort Spa, Biloxi; Riverwalk Casino Hotel, Vicksburg; Silver Star Hotel & Casino, Philadelphia; Golden Moon Hotel and Casino, Choctaw; and Treasure Bay Casino and Hotel, Biloxi. Among the prizes are free rooms, complimentary meals and activities certificates.

Winners will be selected in a statewide drawing from participants in the Adult Summer Library programs at local public library systems. Some library systems will provide additional incentives. Check with your local library for Summer Library Program dates, locations and times for programs in your area.