“Obviously reading is brain exercise, but we’re mixing reading with physical exercise as well, so a lot of the programs have that flavor to them”, Morgan says.
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We’re a newspaper, so of course we’re partial to the idea of reading.
The event is free of charge and pre-registration is not required.
The program kicks off Wednesday, June 15, with events at all eight Library branches that highlight reading, STEM, fitness, and other family-friendly activities.
Through an Independence County Library program, Batesville-area children can strengthen their relationship with reading, even when school is out for the summer.
The children’s department added some new activities, including a bike rodeo on June 11, where children will be invited to ride their bikes for two hours all over the library, and elementary programming on Wednesdays with challenges, activities and presentations.
“We’ve always done books, but this year, we’re doing something different”, she said. The Library is open Monday through Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Friday and Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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Last year, about 4,000 people finished the reading program. “Usually it’s a pretty active time and not a real quiet time in the library”. The program is run entirely by volunteers and geared for moms and children infant to about 6 years old, Ott-Hamilton said. “I want them to have fun, and I want them to see that reading can be for pleasure, and hopefully, they’ll continue to do it”.
