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SUMMARY:History Tour at the Library
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CATEGORIES:Tour
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SUMMARY:Final Day: Read Across America Summer Reading Challenge
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The summer reading challenge for teen Library members (ages 12–18) \n20 June–29 August 2026 \nRead books by these authors who are either from the US States listed*\, or who write about them and win prizes!  \nRead two books by two different authors associated with different states to win a brand-new book. \nRead five books by five different authors associated with five different states to win two brand new books and a pin. \nRead ten books by ten different authors associated with ten different states to win two brand new books and a tote bag. \nAll participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing. \nPrint and fill out the Read Across America Summer Reading Challenge sheet and turn it in at the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the American Library in Paris to collect your prize. All challenges must be submitted by 29 August at 12h00. Open to Library members only. \n*There are many more American authors and illustrators than those listed\, but only books by authors on this list count toward the summer reading challenge. \n [/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://americanlibraryinparis.org/event/read-across-america-2026/
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SUMMARY:Final day: American authors and illustrators A–Z summer reading challenge
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]The summer reading challenge for kids ages 0–12 (open to Library members) \n20 June–29 August 2026 \nRead books by these American authors and illustrators* and win prizes!  \n(Reading together counts! Ask a parent or guardian to read to you!) \nRead books by 10 different authors and illustrators on our list and win a new book from our selection. \nRead one book by an author or illustrator from each letter on our list of authors A–Z to win two books and a tote bag. \nAll participants will be entered into a grand prize drawing. \nPrint and fill out the American Authors and Illustrators A–Z Summer Reading Challenge Sheet and turn it in at the Children’s and Teens’ Services Desk at the American Library in Paris to collect your prize. All challenges must be submitted by 29 August at 12h00. Open to Library members only. All challenges must be completed using books by authors on the Library’s list of American authors and illustrators* and win prizes! \n*There are many more American authors and illustrators than those listed\, but only books by authors on this list count toward the summer reading challenge.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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SUMMARY:Free Write: A Creative Session (ages 12–18)
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Meet other writers in the community as you explore ways to jump start your creative writing. Begin a short story during this session\, or bring in a project you are working on. There will be time to write and dedicated time to share and get feedback on your writing. \nChildren’s and Teens’ Services Manager Celeste Rhoads will facilitate this workshop. Teens interested in the Library’s Teen Writing Group are encouraged to attend this session\, as this workshop will follow a similar format. \nLight snacks and drinks will be provided.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1693991707109{border-left-width: 8px !important;padding-left: 8px !important;border-left-color: #9e0143 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;}”]Important information: \nThis event is free for Library members\, and 15€ per teen for non-members. Advance registration is required. All visitors are expected to familiarize themselves with the Library Policy for Children and the Rules and Code of Conduct so that we can provide a pleasant library environment for all patrons. \nQuestions about collections and programs for children and teens can be sent to the Library’s Children and Teens Services Manager\, Celeste Rhoads: celeste@americanlibraryinparis.org.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Library Policy” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”fas fa-child” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Famericanlibraryinparis.org%2Fchildren-in-the-library-policy%2F|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_btn title=”Register here” style=”custom” custom_background=”#194573″ custom_text=”#ffffff” size=”lg” align=”center” i_icon_fontawesome=”” css=”” add_icon=”true” link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdocs.google.com%2Fforms%2Fd%2Fe%2F1FAIpQLScHrn2B2h90Lm0AWTiO-vXGGoI0AsikjoY1w5LWwqUal43SRg%2Fviewform%3Fusp%3Dpublish-editor|target:_blank”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]
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