Even if you missed the Warner Library's Summer Reading Kickoff, it's not too late to sign up for the Summer Reading Program. 

Mel Snow, Youth Program Coordinator at the Warner Library, told the Hart Media Group on the WHOW Morning Show Tuesday that the last day of classes in Clinton was a busy time at the library as students came to sign up for Summer Reading. She notes they've already had over 350 people sign up to avoid the summer slide. 

If you were unable to attend the kickoff event last Saturday, Snow emphasizes that you can sign up anytime before the program ends on July 31st. She recommends keeping track of your reading even before you sign up, as you can backfill your log. 

While the prizes for reading are great, Emily Dunham indicates the main purpose is to help students retain the information they learned throughout the school year and keep them developing through the summer. 

The library will be offering extra prize tickets for attending their programs this Summer. We'll have more with Snow and Dunham on the calendar of summer events in the days ahead from the Hart Media Group. 

In the meantime, sign up for the Summer Reading Program by visiting the library at 310 N Quincy Street in Clinton. Learn more at vwarner.org or by finding them on Facebook.