Fight the Summer Slide with Library Programs

Burlington’s Fletcher Free Library is launching a summer reading blitz to battle the “summer slide” — the learning loss kids face when school’s out. With only 31% of Vermont’s fourth graders reading at a proficient level, the library’s programs are crucial for keeping young minds sharp. From storytime for toddlers to reading challenges for teens and adults, participants earn prizes while building lifelong habits. Parents and grandparents praise the impact — one grandparent even credits the library for turning her granddaughter into a reader. The library’s youth manager likens the brain to a muscle: use it or lose it. This initiative aims to keep learners engaged year-round, ensuring everyone’s ready to sprint back into the school year. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7a4efeb22b41c7d