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Young Adult Summer Book Tour Sets Sail on the Victorian Princess

Bringing library programming to young readers throughout the region

by Thomas Taylor
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August 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM
Victorian Princess
In the final installment of a summer-long program, the Erie County Public Library takes to the seas. The Young Adult Summer Book Tour allows area teens an opportunity to get together, read together, have discussions, and win book-related prizes. Their final, free get-together will take place aboard the Victorian Princess.

TUESDAY, AUG. 20

The Young Adult (YA) Summer Book Tour from the Erie County Public Library takes a lakeside voyage on the Victorian Princess this month, concluding a program encouraging teenagers to read, socialize, and exchange books and ideas.

"Join the Teen Advisory Board in a read-around-town event to talk about your favorite books, socialize, and read," the Erie County Public Library describes. "Bring a book, share your thoughts, and read together. Free book and prize giveaways while supplies last at each program."

Programmed alongside the Step Out And Read (S.O.A.R.) Challenge, the YA Summer Book Tour requires teenagers to complete six hours of reading between events to win pins and bucket hats as prizes. These events have taken place throughout the summer in spaces such as the Frontier Park Labyrinth and Presque Isle State Park. The program serves as a part of the library's summer programming for readers of all ages, with events planned in partnership with organizations including Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Asbury Woods, WQLN, and the expERIEnce Children's Museum. Expanding beyond the library's five locations, the "Librarians on the Loose" series and the Public Library's bookmobile is able to bring the library directly into Erie neighborhoods with readings, activities, programs, and full library services. 

Consider a gift to the Friends of the Erie County Library which supports programs like these on Erie Gives Day by visiting eriegives.org

6 to 8 p.m. // Victorian Princess, 1 State St. // Free // For more info: events.erielibrary.org

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