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Summer reading program can become lifelong love of books Article by Jean Gordon.
Children of all ages, sizes and interests and adults were at the Park on Pavilion Square (POPS) in Forest City recently to celebrate the summer reading program sponsored by the Rutherford County Library System. Mountains Branch, Haynes Branch, Rutherford County Library, Mooneyham, Norris and Spindale public libraries were all represented at the event where librarians had an opportunity to show off their calendar of events for the summer’s “Color Our World” theme. “It was highly successful with over 200 people attending,” said Rutherford County Librarian April Young. “Participants got to meet the staff and people from six different libraries in our Foothills Consortium, Young said. “It is our goal to have reading activities that will follow them throughout their
Little Blue Choo took kids and parents on rides through the pavilion. (Pat Nanney Photo)
lives to keep on reading,” said Young. “The summer reading program isn’t just for children. It’s also for adults,” she said. The 2025 Adult Summer Reading Challenge is also available at the respected libraries. Forest City Town Manager Janet Mason also attended, “There’s a lot of people here,” Mason said of the
crowd. When children weren’t at the various library stations, they were playing games, running through the splash
pads and enjoying a ride on the Little Blue Choo, the popular trackless train accommodating both children and adults. The train conductor took the riders on Main Street and to POPS. Pick ups were under the Farmers Market shelter. Throughout the summer, there are numerous art themed programs at the various libraries.
This toddler, Lincoln, from Hawaii where his parents are stationed as Navy officers, enjoyed playing games. He was escorted to the event by his grandmother. He is shown with a children’s librarian, Raegan Johnson. Bruce the dog picked up a few friends along his walk through (Jean Gordon Photo) the park. (Jean Gordon Photo)
Ways to participate in the programs: • Pick up a copy of your age group’s reading log at any of the library branches • Download a copy on the website • Track reading on ReadSquared. Visit: www. rutherfordcountylibrary.org/ SRP rutherford.ReadSquared.com For more information call: • Rutherford County Library, Spindale: 828-287-6115 • Haynes Branch Henrietta: 828-888-4039 • Mountains Branch Library, Lake Lure: 828-287-6392 • Norris Public Library, Rutherfordton: 828-287-3520, ext. 3 • Spindale Public Library, Spindale: 828-286-3879 • Mooneyham Public Library, Forest City: 828-248-5224
For local library info & schedules see pages 12 & 13.
Juanita Bautista (summer intern) with Rutherford County Librarian April Young welcoming the children and adults to the event. (Pat Nanney Photo)
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