City of Faribault, Minnesota, U.S.A.

Make a Splash @ Your Library

Prevent the summer reading slide—Make a Splash!

Over and over again, it has been shown that children who read during the summerdo much better when school starts again in the fall. The good news is that reading even a few minutes a day throughout the summer can prevent this achievement loss—and can lead to fun prizes at the library!

Ways you can help your child be motivated about summer reading:

• Choose fun books. Read a book of riddles and then make up your own!
• Check out a cookbook and make a new recipe!
• Keep reading aloud to all of your children. Reading is for everyone!
• Set aside time each day to read with your child.
• Join the library’s Summer Reading Program!

Summer Library Program Schedule

Children’s Librarian, Frances Veit has planned an exciting summer! Check out the Summer Library Program Brochure for all the details on Storytime, YAHOs, Spanish Storytime and Fun Fridays at the Library this summer.
Summer Library Program Brochure (pdf)

Fun Fridays at the Library

Friday programs will take place in the Great Hall unless otherwise noted. Doors will open 15 minutes prior to each performance. To help insure the safety of all library patrons, seating is limited. (Maximum capacity for floor seating in the Great Hall is 275 people.) When the program begins OR the Great Hall has reached maximum room capacity, the performance will be closed. Please turn cell phones and electronic devices off during performances. Afternoon performances marked (ASL) will be American Sign Language interpreted. If other special accommodations are needed, please call Children’s Librarian Frances Veit at (507) 334-2089 at least 72 hours in advance.

Library Photo Album

Check out the Library's Photo Album on Flickr to see all the fun we have at programs this summer and throughout the year.

Thank You!

Special thanks to the Friends of Buckham Memorial Library who sponsored special performers and purchased the paperback books children earn as a part of the Summer Reading Program!