The Calhoun County Library held a finale to celebrate the success of its great readers throughout the summer reading program last Thursday.
The end of our busy summer reading program was a reason to celebrate with a ceremony to honor all participants. For the summer, we had more than 200 participants who ended the summer with a great understanding that reading holds oceans of possibilities and books can take readers on many adventures.
During this year’s finale held on Thursday, July 28, 2022, we welcomed the University of South Carolina’s mascot Cocky. With the help of Cocky’s Reading Express staff, Cocky read a story to the audience, took pictures with the readers, and helped give out the summer reading prizes. These prizes included Kindles, bicycles, tricycles, and two $50 Piggly Wiggly gift cards. Cocky also helped present summer reading completion certificates and gave away books to everyone in attendance. Following the program, all received school supplies and enjoyed local favorite “Cookie Monster” ice cream from Harmony Ice Cream.
Calhoun County students received an additional surprise. For Calhoun County students, our team has made a special deal with their schools. Each student who shows their summer reading completion certificate to their teacher gets a bonus grade! What a great way to start the school year.
We hope all had a great time participating in the 2022 Summer Reading Program at the Calhoun County Library! Let us know what you thought of the programs this year so we can continue to grow and meet the needs of our community next summer.
This project was made possible by a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the South Carolina State Library. Thank you to Dollar General Literacy Foundation and to Save the Children for funding, as well.
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