SUMMER READING LISTS AND ACTIVITIES

 

ACTIVITIES

 

There are several sources for a monthly calendar of events. (Should you not have

internet access at home, consider going to the Public Library.)

 

Lexington Chamber of Commerce – Visitor’s Bureau – 254-4447 – or online at:  www.visitlex.com    The website is updated weekly. Don’t forget to look up our wonderful historical sites!

 

Lexington Parks & Recreation – 288-2900 – You should have received a Spring/Summer Fun Guide in the mail. Or visit their website at: www.lfucg.com  Click on “services” and “parks & rec.”

 

Look for a copy of Lexington Family (FREE) For a monthly calendar of events. Or visit their website at:  www.lexingtonfamily.com

 

Some individual possibilities:      

 

Lexington Public Library – Call local branches for a list of storytimes, movies for kids, puppet plays and more.  www.lexpublib.org    

Lexington Children’s Museum – 258-3256

Lexington Children’s Theater – 254-4546 ext 247

Joseph-Beth Booksellers – 273-2911 – Storytimes and more.

Barnes & Noble Bookstore – 543-8518- Spanish Storytime every third Sunday at 3:00 - and other activities.

Raven Run Nature Sanctuary – 272-6105

McConnell Springs – 225-4073 – Special programs the first and last Saturday of each month.

Lexington Community College – Summer Youth Program – www.uky.edu/LCC/CCP/syp.htm      (You must apply by June 6th)

 

READING LISTS

 

Following is a list of websites with a lifetime’s worth of reading!  Your child will also be receiving a summer reading list of ten recommended books per grade for grades K-6.

 

http://nancykeane.com/rl/ 

 

http://www.ed.gov/inits/summerreading/lists.html 

 

http://www.education-world.com/summer_reading/

 

http://www.csusm.edu/csb/english/  (Includes books in Spanish)

 

http://www.edina.k12.mn.us/valleyview/media/books.htm