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Summer Reading Programs from Mid-Continent Public Library

Make a Splash: READ!
Children birth through 5th grade

• All participants (readers and listeners) set their own reading goal and, by reading, will earn incentives. Research shows that children who read six books during the summer months maintain their reading skills. Children who read more improve their reading skills.
• Children will earn a certificate and a paperback book. Up to three paperbacks may be earned at 33%, 66% and 100% of the reading goal. Upon reaching 100% of the reading goal, a special incentive may be selected instead of a third book. Additional reading and/or listening is encouraged.
• Only Mid-Continent Public Library books checked out after May 1 are eligible.
• To receive reading incentives visit any Mid-Continent Public Library branch [except Midwest Genealogy Center]. Library staff can access the participant’s online reading list or will accept a completed paper list.
• Children are encouraged to read independently on their ability level.

The program begins May 24 and ends July 31, 2010.

Make Waves at Your Library
Teens 6th through 12th grade

• Teen readers set their own reading goals for the number of books they want to read over the summer.
• Teen readers will earn a certificate [optional] and a paperback book. Up to three paperbacks may be earned at 33%, 66% and 100% of the reading goal. Upon reaching 100% of the reading goal, a special incentive may be selected instead of a third book.
• Only Mid-Continent Public Library books checked out on or after May 1 are eligible.
• To receive reading incentives visit any Mid-Continent Public Library branch [except Midwest Genealogy Center]. Library staff can access the participant’s online reading list or will accept a completed paper list.
• Participants in the Teen Summer Reading Program must be a minimum of 12 years of age or going into the 6th grade. Readers may participate through high school. Participants are encouraged to read books at the Young Adult reading level and to write online reviews for the titles they read.

The program begins May 24 and ends July 31, 2010.
*Submitted by: Mid-Continent Public Library


Centerpoint Hosts Free Seminar on Sports Concussions
The Center for Concussion Management at Midwest Sports Medicine – Centerpoint Medical Center, is the only center for concussion management in the region. They are offering a free seminar for parents, athletes and coaches on “Sports Concussions: Understanding Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.” The seminar will be held Saturday, April 10 from 8-11 a.m. in the Centerpoint Medical Center Auditorium. Information will be provided about concussion diagnosis, management, complications and return to play after a concussion. Please call (816) 751-3000 to confirm attendance or for additional information.
*Submitted by: Midwest Sports Medicine