Alger Summer Reading wrap up and thank yous
Summer reading programs are big business for our public libraries. Here in Ada, the summer reading program wraps up on July 30.
Summer Reading 2022 is over at the Alger Public Library. Director Stacey Hensley reports:
"Ocean’s of Possibilities was amazing for Alger Library. We'd again like to thank everyone for participating in Summer Reading 2022.
111 people signed up for Summer Reading:
- 66-Kids
- 9-Teens
- 36-Adults
We held 37 programs over 4 weeks, with 411 attending programs! 86 people attended our Kickoff event!! And as always: IT TAKES A VILLAGE!
We’d like to thank all our donors, as well as local organizations for your assistance in making this an amazing summer!"
ASCD-ONU Students
Dan King Plumbing, LLC
Diane Williams
Hardin County Community Foundation
Hardin County Retired Teachers Association
Hillcrest Bowling Alley
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Jack & Jane Wilcox
Kenton Rotary Club
Latham Lodge NO. 154
Liberty National Bank
McDonald's, Ada
Optimist International
Padrone's Pizza Ada
Peacock Water
Quest Federal Credit Union
The Rogers Agency
Snowie of Huron
State Library of Ohio
Women of The moose No. 863
Yankee Dairy Queen
For information on Alger Public Library programming, visit https://algerlibrary.org
Upcoming events include
Tuesday, July 19 - Storytime 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 20 - Whatever Wednesday 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 21 - Jellyfish Bottle 12:00 p.m.
Monday, July 25 - Preschool Storytime 5:00 p.m.
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