The Bellwood-Antis Public Library announced its six-week summer reading game, \u201cPaws, Claws, Scales and Tales\u201d will begin this Monday and continue through July 20.
\nWith the recent opening of the new children\u2019s addition at the library, the timing worked out perfectly. Early on in the building process, librarian Hazel Bilka said the plan was to have the addition complete in time for the summer reading program.
\nThings worked out according to plan as the grand opening was held last weekend with a large number of area residents turning up to see the new addition.
\nAccording to a press release from the library, this year\u2019s program, which has an animal-based theme, is guaranteed to motivate children of all ages as their imagination is tweaked with puzzles, games, story times, crafts, fun contests and most importantly, reading the many books available to them.
\nResearch has shown that children who spend part of their summer reading are likely to maintain their reading skills when they return to school in the fall. Children will have the added incentive of earning prizes for their recreational reading.
\nSpecial activity hours will be held on Tuesdays throughout June and July, beginning at 7 p.m. The dates are June 13, 20 and 27 and July 5, 11 and 18. Note the special hours on Wednesday, July 5, due to the holiday.
\nKids Week will wrap up with special activities July 24 through July 27.
\nAnyone who missed out on attending the grand opening is welcome to visit the children\u2019s addition during regular library hours. The children\u2019s summer reading program also offers a great opportunity to take advantage of the new space.
\nChildren are invited to test out the new toys, including a kitchenette, a train table, blocks, dress-up costumes and stuffed animals. Many may also enjoy the child-sized furniture where they can curl up and listen to a parent or friend read a story.
\nTwo of the four child-sized tables are covered with maps, one of the United States and one of the world.
\nThe new computer area also promises to be a hit for research, along with fun games.
\nAnother feature of the new addition that should be a big success with the youngsters is the large windows overlooking the railroad tracks behind the library. With each passing train, children can gather at the window to watch. Bilka explained the children love to see the trains go by and this will provide the opportunity for that to happen.
\nThe new children\u2019s area includes a story area, computer area, projection area and child-sized bookshelves surrounding the entire room.
\nA lot of child-sized furniture and toys were purchased for the new area thanks to a Family Place grant received by the library.
\nThe new computers are strictly for children up to fourth grade.
\nThere is also an area for sofas near the window and another area with rocking chairs for storytelling.
\n\u201cWe\u2019re very excited about the children\u2019s addition and we feel it will be such an asset to the area,\u201d said Bilka, \u201cand we\u2019re really hoping the community will join in our efforts to raise money for this project.\u201d
\nRegular library hours are Monday through Thursday from noon to 8:30 p.m., Friday from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is closed on Sundays and holidays.
\nAnyone wishing to make a donation or who would like more information on programs offered at the library, contact 742-8234.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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