The Holden Municipal Library’s summer reading program is halfway through, and they are planning to partner with Viking/Beaver Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) for their year end party. The library’s reading program, for kids age four to 12, is held every weekday throughout the summer, where an hour is spent engaging kids in reading, games, and crafts. This year’s summer student, Lanaya Carrington of Viking, outlined what an average day at the program looks like.
“The kids come in, find a book, sit down and we do about 15 minutes of reading together. Then we do a craft and if it’s nice out, we’ll go out and play some games, or do an experiment.
“They each have their own book logs, and Mondays and Thursdays they get their prizes,” she said.
Prizes are received for each hour of reading, from one hour to 10, and by five hour increments up to 25 for a grand prize which has yet to be revealed.
Carrington was the Holden Library’s summer student last year, and she said she also has experience working with kids in volunteering and working with a preschool. Carrington graduated from high school in June, and will be attending the Red Deer MC College in September, taking a hairstyling program.
The summer reading program’s year end party will be held Friday, August 16.
Kari Janzen
Staff Reporter
