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Letter from our Director

Our Summer Reading Program registration begins May
22. This year we will implement online registration as well
as online tracking of minutes read. If you need assistance
getting started, visit the main library or any local branch for
Dear Residents of Jefferson County, step by step instructions. Although the Summer Reading
Program is particularly useful for children and is instrumental
It is with great pleasure that I introduce you to the first in preventing “summer slide”, the program is open to everyone,
quarterly issue of the Pine Bluff/Jefferson County Library including adults, and we encourage everyone to participate.
Newsletter. This newsletter is available on our website and
in print at each of our branches. If you would like to have For a particularly enriching summer experience, read the
future issues of the newsletters delivered directly to you, same books your kids are reading and talk to them about
please leave your name and email address (if you would like their reactions to the books. Not only are books great conversation
starters, but the discussions you have can give you insights
to receive a digital copy) or your name and mailing address into your children’s thinking that you wouldn’t otherwise
(if you would like to receive a print copy) at the circulation
desk of the main library or any local branch. have.
Stop by any location to include reading and the library in
On the cover of this issue we are highlighting our new your summer plans. We would love to hear your ideas, and
partnership with the Delta Educational Opportunity Center. suggestions are always welcome. Have a fun and safe
This organization is a valuable asset to our community and summer!
particularly to young adults. If you know of someone who
could benefit from their services, direct them to the library Laura Whitehead
on Wednesday afternoons for free one-on-one assistance.

Pine Bluff / Jefferson County Public Library System 200 East 8th Avenue Pine Bluff, AR 71601
Tel: 870-534-4802 Fax: 870-534-8707 www.pineblufflibrary.org

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