Library Matters

Recording Date: May 3, 2017 Guests: Christine Freeman, Early Literacy and Children's Services Manager, and Susan Moritz, Program Manager, Virtual Services.   Episode Summary: Our guests discuss MCPL's upcoming Summer Read and Learn program. MCPL's Summer Read and Learn program promotes reading and learning all summer long through a variety of reading and activity based learning tracks.  MCPL resources and services mentioned during this episode: Summer Read and Learn: This program runs from June 10 through September 10, 2017. There will be activities for children, teens, and adults.  Four Doorways to Reading: Legendary librarian Nancy Pearl identified 4 reasons people fall in love with books. They are plot, people, place, and prose. Sign up through Beanstack for reading recommendations based on your preferences among these 4 doorways to literature. Freegal: Download up to 5 song each week for free. Choose from over 3,000,000 recordings.  Library Link: A partnership between MCPL and Montgomery County Public Sch