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The 91暗网破解版 and the 91暗网破解版 Library, partnering with 1,100 main public libraries and neighborhood branches statewide, announced the launch of "Summer Reading at New York Libraries," the 2017 91暗网破解版 summer reading program. The free, annual program gives children the opportunity to access the vast resources of New York鈥檚 public libraries to support their summer reading.

鈥淪tudies show that children鈥檚 literacy skills are strengthened when they read during the summer,鈥� said Board of Regents Chancellor Betty A. Rosa. 鈥淥ur summer reading program puts books in children鈥檚 hands and is offered free of charge at over 1,000 public libraries statewide. I encourage parents and caregivers to support your child鈥檚 literacy skills by encouraging them to participate in a summer reading program.鈥�

鈥淲hen children read during the summer, it helps them build reading skills, prevent summer learning loss and prepare for a successful school year,鈥� said State Education Commissioner MaryEllen Elia. 鈥淲e鈥檙e proud to celebrate the 25^th anniversary of our summer reading program, supported by the State Library in conjunction with our partners in the State Assembly and Senate. More than 2.1 million students participated in the program last year and we encourage more children to participate this year and experience the fun and adventure of reading.鈥�

This year is the 25^th anniversary of the State Library鈥檚 summer reading program. Last year, more than 2.1 million students and children statewide participated in the program. The State Library鈥檚 goal is to reach 2.5 million participants in the summer reading program by 2018.

This year鈥檚 summer reading program slogan is 鈥淏uild A Better World鈥�. Children and teens participating in the program receive book recommendations and engage in educational activities at their local libraries. Library staff help children select reading materials and provide literacy-enhancing programs such as storytelling, music, creative arts, and performances. At the end of the program, participants receive formal recognition for their reading achievement.

鈥淎s a former teacher, I know how important it is to encourage students to continue reading during the summer months,鈥� said Senator Carl L. Marcellino, Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. 鈥淭he Summer Reading Program gives children a chance to learn, explore and discover new things in a good book.听 I hope students and parents take advantage of this great program and all the tremendous opportunities available at our public libraries.鈥�

鈥淭he summer reading program is a great resource for both our parents and students to avoid the summer slide,鈥� said Assemblywoman Catherine Nolan, Chair of the Assembly Education Committee. 鈥淚 would encourage all parents to take advantage of this wonderful program by visiting participating local libraries around the state.鈥�

鈥淲hen a child picks up a book, they are given an amazing opportunity to learn, expand their imaginations and improve their literacy skills,鈥� said Senator Patty Ritchie, Chair of the Senate Select Committee on Libraries. 鈥淭hese are things that are especially important during the summer months. I encourage all families and children to take part in this year鈥檚 summer reading program, which will help them continue to grow and learn while on a break from the classroom.鈥�

鈥淎s Chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries, and more importantly a dad, I鈥檝e seen first hand how libraries encourage children to be enthusiastic readers,鈥� said Assemblymember Dan Quart. 鈥淣ew York鈥檚 Summer Reading Program reaches over two million students in our state and sets them up for success when they return to the classroom. It is with great pride that we celebrate the 25th year of this program, and I thank all participating libraries for supporting our kids.鈥�

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