OPES Summer Reading Adventures
May & Summer Edition 2023
Let the Adventures in Reading Begin!!!
- Submit your Reading Logs/Activity sheets to your teacher by the 10th day of school to receive an Invitation to the "Best Recess Evaah" Reading Party (22 September 2023)
Great resources are: OPES Summer Reading list, I Can Read Books (by level)
Grade Level Summer Reading Logs
For Kindergarten (Future Pioneers)
- Young Pioneers (New Kindergarten)
- Best Books for Kindergarten students
For Kindergarten and First Graders
- Rising Grades 1 (Reading Log) & Activity Log
- Best Websites for First Graders
Second Graders
Richland Library Summer Reading Program
Summer Reading Challenge Program: June 1-August 13, 2023.
*Check the Richland Library events calendar for details.
Earn a point by...
1. Reading for 30 minutes,
2. Attending a Summer Learning Challenge program or
3. Completing a learning activity of your choice.
Track points by...
Adding your points to your paper record.
Celebrate!
Once you've earned 30 points...
1. Pat yourself on the back.
2. Receive your medal.
3. Collect:
- Your Free Pass to the Columbia Museum of Art (good for entry of one adult and one child under 18 through December 31, 2023)
- Your Free Pass to a Columbia Fireflies game (good for one child or teen).
- Your BOGO Coupon for a Pelican's Kiddie cup with the purchase of any size SnoBall or buy any size SnoBall and recieve a free topping.
Lexington County Public Library Summer Reading Program
Theme: "All Together Now"
Summer Reading Program
Kick-Off Event
Irmo Branch Library
Tuesday, June 6 from 4:00-6:00 PM
Tracking cards information and Yummy treats will be available.
Summer Reading Program is from June 1 - August 14, 2023
For more details about the summer reading program, the kickoff event and more, visit the library's website.
Click on their Promotional video, Lexington County Public Library Link or call (803) 798-7880.
Camp PBS Kids
Go on summer learning adventures with PBS KIDS! Get tips and activities to make this summer a season full of creativity, exploration and fun. Explore different topics such as space, world cultures, fun in the outdoors, reading and cooking with math with your favorite PBS KIDS characters!
Get a free bookmark and pencil pouch from books-a-million.
This summer, when you read any four books from the Books-A-Million Summer Reading Challenge list (found in stores and on the Books-A-Million website). Note that you must present the completed reading journal at the Books a Million or 2nd & Charles stores to receive an Eragon water bottle, while supplies last.
Earn free pizza from the pizza hut camp book-it reading program.
Earn free pizza from the pizza hut camp book-it reading program.
Students entering PreK through 6th grade (ages 4-12) can now enroll in the Pizza Hut Camp Book It Program for the summer of 2022!
This parent-led summer reading program will track and reward your kids’ reading for June, July, and August. When your kids meet their reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza from Pizza Hut!
Scholastic’s Summer Reading Program!
Now through September 7, kids can participate in the Scholastic Summer Reading Program. Participants will get access to the Scholastic Home Base, a free digital community full of books, live events, and games in a kid-safe environment.
Readers will be encouraged to track their reading streaks to earn rewards, unlock fun digital experiences, and donate books to communities in need. Head on over to the Scholastic Summer Reading website to learn more.
welcome to the opes virtual library!
Come to visit the OPES Virtual Library! You will find websites for:
- online reading experiences,
- Reading with the Carolina Panthers,
- Create Artwork with famous illustrators,
- Reading with NASA Astronauts
- Virtual Field trips
- and more Kid Friendly computer learning games/activities.
Parents as Readers & District 5 READS 365 Summer Reading Program
Learn about the District 5 READS 365 Summer Reading Program and how the resources:
Develop a Young Reader
Help your child learn how to read
Keep older children interested in reading
Websites as reading sources
Fun Family Activities to build background knowledge and vocabulary
Heaps Reading Nook
OPES Media Center Contact information:
Library Media Specialist
Terri Stackleather
Media Assistant
Email: adurham@lexrich5.org
Website: https://www.lexrich5.org/Page/627
Location: 1 River Bottom Road, Irmo, SC, United States
Phone: (803) 476-4107