After a busy start to the summer, the library’s summer reading program came to a close on Tuesday as the nearly 300 kids who had participated and many of their parents made their way to the park on a very warm day.

The library reported a total headcount of 280 readers, and an hourly total of 6,390.  

At the closing event, everyone who participated was given prizes, and invited to eat lunch and participate in a variety of games and activities.  West Liberty Meats and Schreiber donated the meat and cheese for the lunch.

Pony rides were provided by Carrie Jensen, a kids train was provided by the Martindales, Balloon Animals were made by Kathy Atkinson, and water activities were overseen by the Fire Department and the city Splash Pad.

As always, the summer reading program made for a great way for kids to stay busy during the summer and keep their reading skills sharp.  Participation is always heavy, and this year is one of the highest reading hours per capita in recent memory. 
Good work, everyone!

Winners by age group were:

0-1 Ariela Olschewski (43), Frederick Gardner (25), Ava Firth (11)

2-4 Tayber Cutler (52), Georgia Olschewski (43), Lilliana Olschewski (43)

5-8 Victoria Anderson (66), Mason Chabries (62), Oakley Cutler (53)

9-11 Keith Hamilton (90), Camilla Anderson (67), Austin Moss (67)

12-18 Hannah Anderson (356), William Whipple (227), Aspen Allen (194)

The hour totals by age group were:

0-1 109

2-4 785

5-8 1499

9-11 1407

12-18 2590