Camp Needareadabook had it all – hikes in the woods, a geocache and scavenger hunts, programs with wild creatures, campfire stories, and even a Marshmallow Appreciation Day! It also motivated 1123 children to read like crazy!
48 lucky kids (and their grown-ups) got to spend the night at the library as part of our very popular Camp-In program. We saw a magic show, had some snacks, played games, and read by flashlight after lights-out.
The stars came to life in the middle of the day in our Meeting Room! The Museum of Science StarLab visited the library, and 100 kids were able to go inside for an amazing tour of the night sky.
Another fun event was our End of Summer Talent Show which drew a standing-room only audience. Kids displayed their amazing talents, which included singing, dancing, lip-synching, violin playing, and magic.
The Writing Contest, sponsored by the Reading Library Foundation, had over 100 great entries. Everyone had fun at the Writing Contest ice cream party, where winners received their prizes and writers had a chance to read their work to the audience.
Other popular events also returned: Reado, Vehicle Day, Parker Tavern Storytime, tea parties, pajama storytimes and the Family Picnic.
We also continued our charitable efforts with the tremendous number of hours read earning a great donation to Camp Sunshine in Maine. This camp is a fun, supportive retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their entire families.
Thanks especially to the Friends of the Reading Public Library who made the entire program possible!
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