SPRINGFIELD – Reading can spur imagination and inspiration in students that will stick with them for life, which is why State Senator Mike Halpin is holding a Summer Book Club for students while they have a few months off from school.
“With phones and iPads in everyone’s hands these days, we need to we instill the values of reading in our young people,” said Halpin (D-Rock Island). “No matter the subject, no matter the author, no matter the reader, reading is for everyone. I am excited to announce my office is hosting the Summer Book Club again this year and I encourage students in Western Illinois to participate.”
The Summer Book Club requires students to read eight books of their choice during the summer break, record the names of the books on a form, and return the form to Halpin’s Rock Island, Galesburg or Springfield office by Aug. 15. Every child who completes the Summer Book Club will receive a gift card from Halpin. Information forms are available at these local, Western Illinois libraries: Rock Island Downtown Library Macomb Public Library New Windsor Public Library Clover Public Library Galesburg Public Library Knoxville Public Library Alexis Library Warren County Public Library District Moline Public Library East Moline Public Library Silvis Public Library Robert R Jones Public Library Colona Public Library Roseville Branch Library Village of Avon Public Library Bushnell Public Library Western District Library Sherrard Public Library District Summer Book Club forms are available to download at Senator Halpin’s website. People can also fill out the form online here. People with questions can reach out to Halpin’s office at (309) 558-3612.
