Summer Reading 2020

GCS Summer 2020 Reading Challenge!    FLYER - English    FLYER - en ESPANOL    Recording sheet - English    Recording sheet - en Espanol   (Recording sheets are provided, but minutes read can be kept on any paper at home.  Total minutes read will be submitted online; the recording sheet itself will not be submitted.  For more information and the submission link, visit the Sternberger Library course on Canvas.)  

 Students who read (or are read to) at least 900 minutes this summer will earn a ticket to one of two Kersey Valley attractions.

Requirements:  Student reads (or is read to) at least 900 minutes between June 11 and August 24, 2020.  The reading form information submitted to the school librarian by September 1, 2020, to be eligible.  At Kersey Valley, students may choose between a Maize Adventure (all ages) or Spookywoods ticket (recommended 12 years old and up).    

What to Read?  Try These!

Suggested Reading Lists       

ALSC Summer Reading Lists, 2020

eBooks

Login to Destiny Discover/eBooks.  Click here for information about using Destiny Discover/eBooks.

Greensboro Public Library (GPL) Information for Summer 2020

Greensboro Public Library:  The Greensboro Public Library offers Digital Resources for Kids, including Tumble Books and the NC KIDS Digital Library.  (Powerschool ID or Library card required)  To login with a Powerschool ID number: when asked for Library Card Number: type GCS plus your PowerSchool ID number (Ex: GCS00000000)

The Greensboro Public Library has announced a phased re-opening.  Click to view the May 27, 2020 City News Items with specific dates and details for the stages. 

From the news item: To keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic, Greensboro Public Library and other City departments have collaborated to create Greensboro Summer Online, a virtual space where residents can access a wide-range of innovative online events and activities. The first release of programs is now available at www.gsosummeronline.com, and more will be added throughout the summer. 

Have an adult help you select an appropriate activity for you!
    

Barnes & Noble:  Summer Reading Program 

1. Read any eight books this summer and record them in your Summer Reading Journal (English or Español). Tell us which part of the book is your favorite, and why.
2. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between August 1st and August 31st, 2020. 
3. Choose your FREE reading adventure from the book list featured on the journal.

Greensboro's Barnes & Noble is located at 3102 Northline Avenue in Friendly Center.