EMPORIUM — The 2022 Summer Reading Theme is Oceans of Possibilities, and the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library has lots of great themed activities planned for this year. The library plans to have fun take-home crafts and activities, and a big end-of-program party in August with a special guest performer.

Registration can be completed online beginning today by going to barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org and locating the Summer Reading program under “Library Programs” tab. Parents and guardians, along with their children can also come in and register for the Summer Reading Program in person anytime during the library’s regular service hours between June 1 and June 25.

This year, the program starts off with a very special kickoff event: Aquatic Adventures Story and Craft session, where the library clerk will read a themed story followed by a craft session, snack, and more, on Saturday June 21, from 1 to 2 p.m. Those interested do not need to register separately for this event.

The reading portion of the program runs for the five-week period from Monday June 27, through Saturday, July 30. This year the reading logs must be returned by August 5.

Reading requirements are simple and every effort is made to adjust to a family’s summer schedule of vacations and other summer events. Students, along with their parents or guardians, set their own reading goals as to the number of books they will read each week during the Summer Reading Program.

Those participating can visit the library for their reading logs at any time. Encouraging youngsters to read over their summer vacation is the aim of the Summer Reading Program. There is no contest to see who can read the greatest number of books. Everyone who completes the Summer Program and fulfills their reading goals will be invited to a special party, complete with some great surprises, at the conclusion of the program.

For more details, or to register, find the “Library Programs” tab at www.barbaramoscatobrownlibrary.org or call the library at 814-486-8011.