Describes goals and objectives of a public library summer reading program for three age levels--prereaders (age three years through kindergarten), beginning readers (grades 1-2), and senior readers (grades 3-6). Reading activities at each level, progress charts, certificate of achievement, and additional incentives are highlighted. (EJS)

The purpose of this institute, attended by librarians, trustees, library school faculty and students, and representatives from Headstart and other programs, was to describe the environment of the disadvantaged, to define the role of the public library in serving the various elements within this group, and to identify feasible services to fulfill…