The library’s goal is to prevent the common issue of learning loss over the summer.
ODESSA — Delaware’s oldest free library is inviting young readers to dive into books this summer as part of its annual literacy initiative.
“Our goal isn’t just to keep kids reading,” said Katryna Cera Proulx, director of the Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library. “We want to inspire a lifelong passion for books through fun, community-driven programs and rewards.”
The Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library in Odessa launched registration today for its 2025 Summer Reading Program, a free educational series aimed at preventing learning loss over the school break.
Themed “Color Our World,” the program offers children and teens in the Middletown-Odessa-Townsend area a chance to stay sharp while having fun.
Organized in partnership with Delaware Libraries and New Castle County Libraries, the program includes reading challenges, author visits, creative workshops, and STEM-focused events, all designed to foster curiosity and a lifelong love of reading.
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Participants can join age-specific book clubs, attend weekly story times with guest storytellers, and engage in hands-on activities throughout the summer.
Young readers who reach their reading milestones can earn certificates, gift vouchers, and entries into an end-of-summer raffle.
The program is open to all local youth and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Delaware Division of Libraries, and Delaware Public Libraries.
Registration is available online here or in person at Corbit-Calloway Memorial Library, located at 115 High St. in Odessa.
Founded in 1847, Corbit-Calloway is not only a historic institution but also one of Delaware’s most active community libraries, regularly ranking in the top third for program attendance across the state.
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