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THE PROGRAM
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How to Participate in the Carnival of Creativity:
1) Register for the Summer Reading Program at the Newport Public Library, by phone or online and receive your map of the carnival
2) Read a minimum of 6 books and report the titles of the books in a reading log
3) Complete at least 1 activity in 2 different areas of the carnival (see map)

Who Can Get Creative and Join the Carnival?
Preschool children to children entering 6th grade in the Fall. Pre-schoolers can complete the program by having someone read aloud to them and record in their log for them.
When Will the Carnival be in Town?
The Carnival of Creativity Summer Program will be at the Newport Public Library between June 30th and August 13th.
Children Who Complete all of the Requirements Receive:
1) A personalized certificate
2) A toy prize
3) A free book
4) Up to 6 discount coupons good at local and state attractions (1 for each book read)

Children are also eligible to win grand prizes awarded by random drawing.


THE SHORT PROGRAM


Going on vacation?

Enrolled in an all-day summer program?
Having summer visitors for a short time?

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In addition to the regular 7-week program, the Newport Public Library also offers a
Short-Term Program that is fast and easy to complete!


Children completing the Short-Term Program need to:
1) Read at least 2 books and record them in their reading log
2) Complete at least 1 activity in 1 area of the carnival (see map)
3) Complete a library activity page
Children Who Complete the Short-Term Program Receive:
1) A personalized certificate
2) 2 discount coupons good at local and state attractions (1 for each book read)
3) A toy prize


Children completing the Short-Term Program are not eligible to win grand prizes
and do not receive a free book.



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