SAY GOODBYE TO THE SUMMER

According to the Children’s Literacy Initiative, “Summer Slide is what happens when the skills students learn during the school year are lost or forgotten over the summer. When kids don’t practice their reading skills during the summer months, they can fall behind by the time school starts again.” So how can parents help their children avoid learning loss? First and foremost, by reading

Teen Study Hall

Sandy Springs // 5:30 P.M. Monday, June 12, 2023

The Brave Early Teen Book Discussion

Milton // Thursday, June 6, 2023 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Join Ms. Liane as we discuss the book The Brave by James Bird. Participants will receive a free copy to keep, while supplies last. Ask for a copy of the book at the front desk, available beginning May 15. Ages 12 - 14.

Sponsored by the Friends of the Milton Library

Homework assistance is available in certain subjects from members of our Teen Advisory Board:

- AP Statistics - Chemistry

- Chemistry - History

- Literature

- Math (up to Pre-Calculus)

Sign up for one of our sessions by visiting or calling the branch at 404-612-7000. Teens, 14 and up.

Free 24/7 Tutoring and Writing Support

Did you know your student has unlimited 1:1 (K-12) tutoring and writing support access for any subject, any time, on their computer or smartphone with Paper.co? app.paper.co together, which can include reading aloud at home and attending storytimes at the library, participating in our Summer Reading Program, and utilizing our digital resources such as eRead Kids. For older children and teens, again, reading is key, however attending library programs focused on reading, study skills, and even chess classes, can help prevent learning loss. Here are some of our programs that can help children get through the summer without suffering learning loss:

Chess Club

NORTHEAST/SPRUIL OAKS

MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2023 // - 7:00 P.M.

Learn the basics of chess and play against others. Recommended for ages 6-12.

KINDNESS TALES STORYTIME

HAPEVILLE // WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14, 2023

11:00 - 11:45 A.M.

This summer, we will share books about kindness during our story time. These stories will have friendly, generous, and considerate characters of others’ feelings. Ages 3 to 6.

Have your child login to app.paper.co using their library card number as their username and the pin as the password.

If it is their first time logging in, they will be prompted to add an email address. Check your email to verify!