McDonalds, Libraries Supporting Literacy on Long Island

Kids who complete their library’s summer reading program can get some free eats, courtesy of Long Island McDonald’s and the Nassau Library System and Suffolk Cooperative Library System. 

The three organizations are teaming up to reward children in Nassau and Suffolk counties with a certificate for their choice of a free grilled chicken snack wrap or cheeseburger, and a low fat chocolate milk, apple juice, or 12-ounce soft drink.  

In addition, Ronald McDonald will be visiting select libraries on Long Island this summer. 

The company says it is committed to supporting educational programs in the community, especially initiatives that encourage children to read. Through the summer reading program, more than 110 Long Island public libraries offer a series of diverse reading programs, as well as fun and educational activities for children of all ages to enjoy during the summer months.  

“We are excited to once again partner with the LI McDonald’s owners and operators, said Renee McGrath, Nassau Library System Youth Services Manager. "Their support of the summer reading program for the past 25 years has been a wonderful partnership and something that the children look forward to each year.  We thank them for their continued support."  

The summer reading program has been in existence for 27 years, reaching school children in grades kindergarten through high school. McDonalds has lent its support for the past 25 years on Long Island. 

Ronald McDonald will perform a reading and magic show at the following libraries: 

• Wednesday, Aug. 6. 2 p.m. – North Merrick Public Library, 1691 Meadowbrook Rd
• Thursday, Aug. 7. 12 p.m. - Wantagh Library, at 3285 Park Avenue
• Thursday, Aug. 14, 2:30 p.m. - Smithtown Library- Main Building at 1 North Country Rd in Smithtown
• Thursday, Aug. 28.  11:30 – Smithtown Library, Kings Park Branch, 1 Church Street in Kings Park