Oyster Bay Town Councilwoman Rebecca M. Alesia reminds residents that the ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads’ program is underway in the Town of Oyster Bay. Residents of all ages are invited to participate, with this year’s program theme of “Sports and Recreation: Making Reading Your Favorite Sport.”
“This national program seeks to challenge communities to read the same book and discuss reactions with friends and families and has been a summertime fixture in the Town for a few years,” said Alesia. “The Town continues to sponsor One Town, One Book, with two clear goals in mind: to promote literacy, and to create a greater sense of community within our Town.”
Alesia noted that this year’s celebration, which invites residents of all ages to read tales based on their favorite sport, includes a poster and essay contest for interested participants.
“To further encourage the creativity of our residents, Oyster Bay Reads will once again feature an essay and poster contest through local libraries,” said Alesia. “Anyone interested in participating is invited to create a poster based on their favorite sports themed book. Posters may be submitted to your local library. Essays, which should highlight the writer’s favorite sport or recreational activity, can be sent to my office at ralesia@oysterbay-ny.gov, or mailed to my attention at Oyster Bay Town Hall, 54 Audrey Ave., Oyster Bay NY 11771. Residents of all ages are invited to participate in either contest. The deadline for submissions is Monday, Aug. 1.”
Alesia added that information on how to participate in the poster or essay contests is available through the town’s website, www.oysterbaytown.com, or via the official ‘Oyster Bay Reads’ Facebook page, www.facebook.com/onetownonebookoysterbayreads. In the coming weeks ahead there will be a downloadable reading log available on the town’s website and One Town One Book Facebook page where participants can READ LIKE A CHAMPION and submit their reading log of the five books read during the program.
This year’s celebration will culminate with a special town-wide finale on Thursday, August 11 held at the Bethpage Ice Skating Center at 7 p.m. In addition, the town-wide finale will feature a public session with TOB Figure skater Joelle Forte, a national competitor and 4 time North Atlantic Regional Champion.
“We anticipate this year’s program to be a great success as we combine the value of reading with productive and healthy sports and recreation activities,” said Alesia. “For more information visit the Town website, the official ‘One Town One Book’ Facebook page, or by calling my office at (516)-624-6364, and my staff will help you get in contact with your local library in the coming weeks, to inquire about the ways in which they also are taking part in ‘One Town, One Book: Oyster Bay Reads.”