Gulf Shores, Ala – May 14, 2012 – The Thomas B. Norton Public Library and Gulf Shores Museum are excited to announce their upcoming summer reading programs.

The summer fun begins as the Gulf Shores Museum hosts its first “Own the Night’ on June 7. This series of interactive programs will take you deep inside all of the nighttime wonders, including black holes, stars, constellations and more. Join the Gulf Shores Museum every Thursday at 2:00 PM and begin your adventure into the night with movies, activities and guest appearances. Space is limited so reserve your spot today by calling 251-968-1473.

On June 8, the Thomas B. Norton Public Library will introduce its summer reading program, “Dream Big-Read!”. “Dream Big-Read!” will be split into two sessions over the course of the summer. Session One will be held on Fridays throughout the month of June at 10:30 AM at the Activity Center in Gulf Shores. This first session will feature Charlie “The Noise Guy” Williams, drummer Mark Seymour, and Mr. Billy, a singer song rocker.  Session One will begin on June 8.

Session Two of “Dream Big-Read!” will begin on July 5 at the Thomas B. Norton Public Library. This session will be held on Thursdays in July at 10:30 AM and will feature pajama parties, bedtime story times, movies and more.

The “Dream Big-Read” and “Own the Night” youth summer reading programs are sponsored by the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, the Friends of the Thomas B. Norton Public Library, and the Gulf Shores Museum.

For more information about each of these youth summer reading programs contact the Thomas B. Norton Public Library at 251-968-1176 or the Gulf Shores Museum at 251-968-1473.