Berks County libraries offer Summer Quest programs

Ron Devlin, Reading Eagle, Pa.
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May 18—Summer Quest programs are set to begin at libraries throughout Berks County in June, Berks County Public Libraries announced.

Marissa Guidara, youth services consultant for the Reading Library District, said the programs provide free access to reading materials and activities that foster curiosity and creativity.

"Library summer programs have always been important, especially for school-aged kids," said Guidara, who assists the county's 25 public libraries with summer programs. "Kids can have fun and unwind from school while preventing the summer slide."

The summer slide is a term that describes the decline in reading ability and other academic skills that kids can experience over summer break.

With the pandemic changing school environments this past academic year, libraries are focused on helping kids retain what they have learned in school through fun-filled learning experiences this summer.

Summer Quest registrations are currently open for all interested participants.

Readers can register with their library's virtual tracker at www.berkslibraries.org/summer-quest to earn digital badges for their reading achievements.

Kids can also participate in a variety of activities including outdoor events, virtual experiences, and grab-and-go kits.

For more information, visit www.berkslibraries.org/summer-quest.