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This summer, the Whitefield Public Library proudly hosted an engaging and impactful reading program, reflecting our ongoing commitment to fostering a love of reading and learning within our community. A total of 52 children participated in the program, with some recording their reading minutes for a week or two. Impressively, 28 of these young readers logged over 140 minutes of reading each week for 7, 8, or even all 9 weeks of the program. Collectively, our participants read for an astounding 86,898 minutes (that’s 1,448 hours) over the course of nine weeks.

To encourage and reward their dedication, each week that a participant read for 140 minutes or more, they received either a coupon for a free ice cream, generously donated by Maryanne's Soft Serve, or a sheet of stickers. Maryanne’s Soft Serve donated over 200 ice creams, and 75 sticker sheets were distributed to our eager readers. In addition, the top five readers in both the 0-6 age group and the 7-12 age group each earned a ticket to the movies, kindly provided by The Rialto Theatre, LLP in Lancaster. Our top reader stood out with an incredible 13,260 minutes of reading over the nine-week period—an achievement worthy of celebration.

Beyond individual accomplishments, the summer program at Whitefield Public Library was a vibrant community effort. We hosted 7 Fun Fridays and 34 additional library programs that brought together children from our community and Whitefield Rec campers, all made possible by the generous support of our sponsors.

The Whitefield Public Library is dedicated to nurturing young minds and enriching the lives of our community members. As we continue to grow and expand our offerings, Whitefield Public Library remains steadfast in its mission to serve as a hub of learning, creativity, and connection for all.