One of the greatest resources we have here in Central Ohio is our fantastic library system. The Columbus Metropolitan Library has been named top libary in the country numerous times in recent years. We visit the library, attend library porgrams, and of course check out lots of books regularly. I know I couldn't homeschool without the help of the library.
I also have very fond memories of going to the library often as a child. My mother always took us because my dad said he had already read all of the books in the library. We always brought home his "favorites" - like Amelia Bedelia - so he could read them to us over and over again. I am so happy that my boys love the library the way I always have. Ever since they were very small we have made weekly trips to the library.
Today the library kicked off its annual summer reading program, which gives people of all ages prizes for meeting reading goals. We decided to head to the main library downtown to take part in their kick-off party. It was a great experience!
We signed up for the reading program, listened to fun music in the lobby, met Curious George, made an ice cream cone craft, checked out lots of great books, enjoyed a trail mix snack, decorated dinosaur banks, played a bean bag game, went on a little scavenger hunt, and watched a juggler. And we didn't even get to half of the activities! It was such a fun family event.
We plan to participate not only in the reading program, but also in many of the fun story times and activities being offered this summer! Let's hear it for the library!
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