Every reader who finds McSpot gets a sticker on his or her reading folder. We are just trying to encourage children to pick up their newspaper and read it,'' Gonzalez says. Children who just completed fifth grade will have the option to participate in the Children's Library program or the Young Adult Library program, which is geared for ages 11-18. It was a huge turn out. Another event just for teens is Cafe Expressions, where they can share short stories or poems or perform music.
Observers sometimes make the teens uncomfortable,'' Hartel explains.
Young adults who sign up for the Vacation Reading Program will get a CD case filled with book lists, a reading log and summer schedule. They will also receive a T-shirt after reading 12 books and be able to put their names in for a drawing 1 p.m. Saturday, July 7 for an embossed personal planner. Their names will also go in for the computer selected Family Fun Day. The Young Adult section will also have book discussions on various subjects where participants can share their favorite science fiction, suspense, historical fiction or adventure books on different dates. It's something they can do at a restaurant to show people.