The Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCDEL) will take a virtual Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip and the Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, will be one of the stops on the tour. Now through August, individuals can follow along and discover highlighted Pennsylvania libraries and the resources available to support early literacy and learning.
Along the way, participants will get information about Pennsylvania state parks with resources and activities to do with their child. All activities align with the PA Early Learning Standards and can be done anywhere, like within the state park or at home.
The "Summer Learning and Literacy Road Trip Travel Journal" can be found at https://papromiseforchildren.com/summer-learning-and-literacy-road-trip/ and http://www.lititzlibrary.org. Copies are also available at the library.
The Lititz Public Library is also the only library in Lancaster County asked to be a part of WQED's Library Explorers program. The youngest patrons can explore libraries around the area from their home or in person. Participants can collect pins, complete fun activities, and get prizes.
To participate, there are several steps to follow. First, participants must visit all 15 locations on the interactive character map. Each location has a video that includes a tour of a fun activity featuring PBS KIDS characters.
Next, participants will need to watch each video and listen carefully for the password for each location. The password should be recorded on an official Library Explorers passport or a sheet of paper.
Finally, once all passwords have been recorded, participants should send a photo of their completed passport to education@wqed.org to receive a Library Explorers certificate, sticker sheet, button, and other prizes. Participants should include a mailing address or stop in the Lititz Library to collect their prizes.
Participants can visit http://www.wqed.org and click on the Library Explorers logo to see which libraries are open to the public and collect a pin to put on their lanyard. Participants can visit the designated libraries and collect all 14 pins.
Additionally, through Friday, July 22, the library will take part in its "SEAcret Books" activity in honor of the Summer Reading Program.
There will be two "SEAcret Books" displays, one for adults and one for youths. Patrons will be able to fish for a book by using a small fishing rod to hook a paper fish with a number on it. Patrons will then take their paper fish to the circulation desk to exchange it for a "SEAcret" bagged book. Patrons are encouraged to wait until they arrive home to reveal the title.
With each book, patrons will find a "Rating the Book" card. Patrons are asked to complete the card by rating their book and including their name and phone number. Regardless of the rating, patrons can return the card to enter a drawing for a prize.
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