Frank Carlson Library Kicks-Off 2022 Summer Reading Program

Summer break is here and for the Frank Carlson Library in Concordia, that means their Summer Reading Program is back.

The Summer Reading Program is a way to encourage school children to read during their summer vacation, use the library and develop the habit of reading.

To kick off the celebration, the library hosted its kick-off event in the Carlson Room on Wednesday, May 25th.  Representatives from the Milford Nature Center were on hand to present, "What Do You Sea?"  Children learned about a time when Kansas was covered with water, to now.  A large variety of interesting fossils, coral, sea sponges, and other items were shown, as well as two live turtles for the children to see.

Amber Myers, Assistant Director of the Milford Nature Center, says they aim to provide visitors with a better understanding of the natural communities of Kansas.

"Oceans of Possibilities" is the 2022 Summer Reading Program theme.

Each summer, Myers said they present a fun and education program to students enrolled in the summer reading program.

Some of the fossils and other items were passed around the room full of children for them to touch and get a closer look at the items.

Enrollment in the 2022 Summer Reading Program is now underway.  To register for the Summer Reading Program, stop by the Frank Carlson Library at 702 Broadway Street in Concordia.

More information is also available by calling (785) 243-2250, or by visiting fcarlsonlib.org.