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JUNE 12, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LXI • NO 8
Library launches largest Summer Reading Program to date BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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ow that the hot weather is here to stay and most schools have ended their classes until autumn, both students and their parents are kicking off all kinds of summer plans. Luckily for members of the Solanco community, Quarryville Library, 357 Buck Road, recently announced a full roster of events and activities to fill the long summer days. On June 1, the library launched its Summer Reading Program with a community event that included live entertainment, music and crafts. Attendees were also able to sign up for the program. During the launch day, 50% more people signed up for the reading challenge than last year, which set the previous record for the number of registrants. Until Saturday, Aug. 10, participants
in the 2024 Summer Reading Program may complete reading challenges to earn various prizes. The Quarryville Library will offer a free book to each reader who completes the program. “We always track how many people sign up for the first day. Beforehand, the library staff members take a poll to guess the number of sign-ups. Nobody even came close,” said Sharon Roche, the library’s program manager. Roche partially credited the large turnout to the number of people who have moved to the area in recent years, in addition to many participants in the infant and toddler programs getting older and looking for new activities. Although the Quarryville Library was unable to sustain its full slate of programs during the coronavirus pandemic, Roche has steadily restored many activities and expanded library offerings
Fire company will celebrate LCAA kicks off exhibits 100 years of serving the Southern End and more On June 9, the Lancaster County Art Association (LCAA), 149 Precision Ave., Strasburg, opened its summer membership art show. The exhibit features a variety of artworks by the organization’s members, and it will remain on display in the LCAA’s Kauffman Gallery until Thursday, July 11. Each of LCAA’s membership shows incorporate multiple new themes each year, and featured
artists submit their work in the professional or non-professional categories. Each entrant is eligible to receive one award per show, and the award recipients are selected by a panel of judges comprising professional artists such as gallery owners, art professors and accomplished painters. A new panel of judges is selected for each show. A second exhibit titled “The Four Seasons” is currently on display in the Steinmetz Gallery. The show was opened to any local See LCAA pg 7
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There are few things that remain unchanged after the passing of a century. The 20th century in particular brought about radical advancement in technology and societies around the globe. Although the Willow Street Fire Company is one of many fire departments that have evolved to better serve modern society, its core mission has stayed the same - even after 100 years. The Willow Street Fire Company, 2901 N. Willow Street Pike, For 100 years, the Willow Street Fire Company has relied on community See Fire company pg 4 support to upgrade and maintain its fire engines and main facility.
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See Library pg 2 Attendees of the 2024 Summer Reading Program launch day enjoy a live musical performance.
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