This year the summer reading program was coordinated with summer school, so more children and approximately 60 children and 15 adults were involved in the program. Animals played a big part in the activities and reading. Last Wednesday morning, a Smith County deputy brought his drug dog to Jewell County. There with the assistance with the Jewell County Sheriff, children learned about the dog and how it can help law enforcement. With lots of energy, they then crossed the courthouse lawn and settled quietly into position as they listened to an adult read a book to them at the Mankato Library.
On July 14, the summer reading program with the theme "Tails and Tales" began at the Mankato City Library. The last program is scheduled for today (Thursday).
During the program, the library brought in organizations to do programs for the children. The first program, held on July 14, was KSDS Assistant Dogs, Inc. The presenter for this program brought in Lenox, a female black lab, and talked about the KSDS program.
On Friday, July 16, Jammin' Randy, a children's musician, came and sang songs about animals with the children. Last Wednesday, Officer Jeremy Presbry from Smith County brought his drug dog, Nico, for a demonstration. Officer Presbry hid drugs in a vehicle and had Nico find them. The children were then able to look in the vehicle and ask questions.
Today (Thursday), Rolling Hills Zoo will be coming to the library at 10:30 to do a program.
Approximately 60 children and 15 adults have come to the programs. This year, the summer reading program was coordinated with summer school which allowed more children to be able to attend the programs.
In addition to the programs, children are encouraged to keep track of their reading progress either on paper or by using readerzone.com. The reading progress log will be used to determine prizes. Even though the logs will be accepted throughout August, the ending time for keeping the logs is July 31.
The children who have attended the programs this summer seem to have enjoyed them. It is thought the animals played a big part in this.
Next year's summer reading theme will be "Oceans of Possibilities," so keep an eye out for the wonderful programs and activities that next summer will bring!
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