Salt Lake City Public Library Launches Passport Program to Encourage Reading and Exploration
Salt Lake City, UT – The Salt Lake City Public Library is taking reading to new heights with the launch of its innovative Passport Program. This unique initiative aims to encourage library patrons to explore new worlds and embark on literary adventures by providing them with a passport that tracks their reading journey.
The Passport Program is open to readers of all ages and offers a fun and interactive way to engage with the library’s vast collection of books. Upon signing up for the program, participants will receive a specially designed passport that includes a reading log and space for stamps and stickers. Each time a participant reads a book, they can fill out their reading log and earn a stamp or sticker to add to their passport.
“We are thrilled to introduce the Passport Program as a way to inspire our community to read more and explore all that the library has to offer,” said Sarah Johnson, the library’s head of programming. “Reading is a wonderful way to expand our horizons and discover new ideas, and we hope that this program will encourage our patrons to dive into a world of stories and imagination.”
In addition to the reading log, participants will have the opportunity to attend special events and programs related to the Passport Program, such as author visits, book club discussions, and themed reading challenges. By actively participating in these activities, readers can earn additional stamps and stickers for their passport and unlock exclusive rewards and prizes.
“We wanted to create a program that not only encourages reading but also fosters a sense of community and connection among our patrons,” said Johnson. “By participating in the Passport Program, readers can share their love of books with others, discover new authors and genres, and challenge themselves to read more widely and diversely.”
The Passport Program is just one of the many initiatives that the Salt Lake City Public Library has implemented to promote literacy and lifelong learning in the community. The library also offers a wide range of resources and services, including book recommendations, reading challenges, book clubs, and educational workshops.
“We believe that reading is a fundamental skill that opens doors to endless possibilities and opportunities,” said Johnson. “By creating programs like the Passport Program, we hope to inspire a love of reading in people of all ages and backgrounds and empower them to become lifelong learners and critical thinkers.”
The Passport Program officially launched on January 1st and has already garnered rave reviews from library patrons. Participants have been quick to embrace the program, with many eagerly filling out their reading logs and collecting stamps and stickers for their passports.
“I love the Passport Program because it encourages me to read more and discover new books that I may not have picked up otherwise,” said Emily, a regular library patron. “It’s a fun and interactive way to track my reading progress and connect with other readers in the community.”
The Salt Lake City Public Library hopes that the Passport Program will continue to inspire and engage readers of all ages and backgrounds and foster a love of reading and learning in the community. With its unique combination of reading challenges, events, and rewards, the program is sure to captivate the imagination of book lovers and adventure-seekers alike.
“We are excited to see the positive impact that the Passport Program will have on our community and look forward to sharing even more literary adventures with our patrons,” said Johnson. “Reading is a journey that never ends, and we hope that the Passport Program will encourage our readers to explore new worlds and ideas, one book at a time.”
