Kids Club Reading Challenge Encourages South Florida Youth to Read All Summer Long
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Thursday, July 6, 2023
SUNRISE, Fla. – The Florida Panthers announced today that they will present their fourth annual summer reading tour in conjunction with Broward County Library as part of their Summer Learning Program.
The South Florida community is encouraged to visit local libraries and enjoy a variety of books read by Panthers’ guests and personalities. Fans can learn more about Broward Public Libraries Summer Learning program by clicking here.
Readers of all ages can register for reading challenges and activities making them eligible for chances to win great prizes from a variety of local community organizations and businesses, including Florida Panther tickets!
Full schedule is listed below:
Library Address Date Time Southwest Regional Library 16835 Sheridan St, Pembroke Pines, FL 33331 Tuesday, July 11 2-4 PM Sunrise Dan Pearl Library 10500 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351 Monday, July 17 12-2 PM North Lauderdale Branch Library 6901 Kimberly Blvd, North Lauderdale, FL 33068 Saturday, July 29 1-3 PM South Regional /Broward College Library 7300 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines, FL 33024 Monday, July 31 2-4 PM Northwest Regional Library 3151 N University Dr, Coral Springs, FL 33065 Saturday, Aug. 5 11 AM – 1 PM Panther Patrol will be on site with family-friendly games, giveaways, and appearances from Stanley C. Panther. These sites are also three of Broward County Library’s BreakSpot locations, offering free lunches for kids and teens ages 18 and under.
Additionally, the Panthers announced a reading challenge for all current and future members of their Kids Club.
Participation in the reading challenge can happen at tour events or anywhere. Children are offered a choice of three goals to achieve: 20 books, 40 books, and 60 books. With each goal hit, the participant is entered into a raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes like Panthers-signed items and more. Reading logs and a printable certificate will be available to track books read. The program will run through Monday, Sept. 4.
Fans can visit FloridaPanthers.com/ReadingTour for more information on how to get started and engage on social media using @FlaPanthers & @FlaPanthersCARE.
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About Broward County Libraries
Broward County Libraries Division, named 2020 and 2015 Library of the Year by the Florida Library Association, was founded in 1974 and is one of Florida’s largest and busiest library systems. Broward County Libraries Division’s 38 locations provide convenient access to a full range of innovative and cost-effective services that satisfy the changing needs of the people of Broward County for information, education, and recreation. Visit our website, Broward.org/Library, or follow Libraries on Facebook and Twitter.
