by Justin Othoudt
Summer is almost over, but that doesn’t mean it can’t go out with a bang. The Jessie F. Hallett Memorial Library in Crosby hosted a carnival Thursday to cap off this year’s summer reading program.
Abby Smith, head librarian, said the kids were loving the carnival, and what’s not to love? Giant games of tic-tac-toe, playing with a parachute, and the carnival classic ring toss were all there for the kids to enjoy after a few months in the reading program.
And what it’s summer reading program? Simply put, it’s to encourage children to keep reading throughout their summer vacation. Children are given bingo cards that they can fill in according to the number of books they have read over the summer. From them, they can get prizes such as ice cream from the mixed local business company.
And prizes weren’t the only things they could expect. Almost every Thursday morning from late June to early August, special events such as the carnival were held either at the library or at George F. Crosby Park located right next to the library.
The carnival was a great way to end a season that has clearly left a lasting impact on those who took part.
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