Summer Reading Programs

Keep the kids reading this summer with several programs and ideas to keep them motivated!  Help reduce the "summer slide".

Libraries Rock Summer Reading Program

This summer's reading program at the Yankton Library begins on June 1st with a kick-off on June 4th.  You can read more information about the kick-off event on the EVENTS Calendar. Kid's can earn prizes along the way of reading this summer. Sign up here.

Little Free Library

"Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world." The "Take a book, return a book" idea is simple. Add one of your books to the library location and feel free to take one home with you. There are several locations in Yankton and the surrounding area. Head over to Little Free Library website and put in the zip code you are in to find a list. This makes for a fun adventure when traveling this summer as well! And keep in mind, not all Little Free Library locations are listed on the website.

Barnes & Noble

Kids can earn a free book by completing the log at this link by September 3, 2018.  Great opportunity, if you are traveling to a Barnes & Noble location prior to the final date.

Chuck E Cheese’s

When students read every day for 2 weeks, they can earn free tokens. Check out the log here.  Another great opportunity if you are traveling to a Chuck E Cheese's location to prepare ahead.

Reading at the Park

Grab a good book and find a local area park to read at.  A good shade tree to sit under with a blanket down, a cold drink and your book can make for a fun, new adventure!  Try a new park or location each time you spend time reading.

AMC Summer Movie Camp 2018

Select AMC Theatres, including the Yankton location, offer the Summer Movie Camp series.  Kid-friendly movies are shown weekly during the summer at a budget-friendly price. For just $4 + tax you receive a pass to the movie and an AMC KidsPack! 

The AMC KidsPack includes a popcorn, drink and FrootiTooti fruit snacks.

Catch an AMC Summer Movie Camp showing each Wednesday at 10 AM June 13 through August 8, except July 4.

Here is the movie schedule for the AMC Theatre in Yankton, SD

June 13 - Paddington 2

June 20 - The LEGO Batman Movie

June 27 - Ferdinand

July 11 - Trolls

July 18 - Despicable ME3

July 25 - Captain Underpants The First Epic Movie

August 1 - the Nut Job 2 Nutty by Nature

August 8 - Boss Baby

The AMC Theatre in Yankton can be found at 2101 Broadway Ave.

For this and more information regarding the AMC Summer Movie Camp or to find additional participating locations visit the AMC website.

Teacher Appreciation Week May 7-11

Teacher Appreciation Week is NEXT WEEK May 7-11, 2018

This is a great opportunity to acknowledge and thank the teacher(s) that spend the day with your kid(s).

You can get the kids involved by having them make their teacher a card.  A simple thank you card or a special note stating what they enjoy most about their teacher can be a meaningful sentiment to a teacher.

Do you have a special way that you like to treat or thank your kid's teacher?

There are wonderful ideas everywhere, whether you enjoy one special gift or a small surprise each day of Teacher Appreciation Week.

If you enjoy giving gifts, here are just a few ideas they may enjoy:

*Their favorite beverage - ask your child, they will most likely know!
*Their favorite snack - again, your child will most likely know!
*Gift Cards
*Classroom supplies

And if you like to be super creative with your gift giving, check out this wonderful list of "101 of the Best Teacher Appreciation Ideas" that The Dating Divas have rounded up!

Whatever you decide to do, just taking a moment to say thank you or show your appreciation will be the highlight of the teacher's day!