NORTH FORK – Kids really looked forward to Wednesdays this summer as the North Fork Library let young readers get hands-on during their Summer Reading Program, Paws to Read.
Kids from 4 years of age to 12th grade participated every Wednesday afternoon in fun projects with special guests. And of course, they got to explore the wonderful world of books.
On the last Wednesday of the program, all the kids gathered for a party at the Library and those in each age group who read for the most minutes during the summer months received prizes.
Everyone had fun posing behind the Scooby Doo themed photo board, choosing their favorite character and putting on their biggest smile.
After having their photo taken, the pictures were printed out right there on the spot, placed into a frame that kids were then able to decorate themselves.
Everyone got to participate in some messy hands-on activities and enjoy some healthy snacks; then they gathered to receive their awards. And the winners are:
4 years – 1st grade category weekly winners:
Tyler Bailey
Joey Coon
AJ Rangel
Roland Comstock
Zev Grifalconi-Mandel
2nd – 3rd grade category weekly winners:
Nick Bailey
Maddie Mikkelson
Evelyn Comstock
Lacie Bebout
Landon Donahue
4th grade weekly winners:
Stevi Valenzuela
Allie Grifalconi-Mandel
Sophia Kennedy
Jarrah Hawk
5th – 12th grade weekly winners:
Lluvia Moreno
Aliya Brown
Ehro Wilburn
Kathryn Odgers
Sean Glitch
Grand Prizes:
1. Joey Coon received a Plush Dog named Jingle who also responds when reading Jingle books out loud (from Hallmark) and a family dinner from the North Fork Pizza Factory.
2. Aubrie Scianna received a Leapster GS purchased through the Summer Reading Program (SRP) budget.
3. Sophia Kennedy received a $50 Target gift card from Yosemite Bank.
4. Sean Glitch received a Toshiba 7-inch tablet purchased through the SRP budget.
Businesses and Organizations that donated money or materials to the Summer Reading Program:
Millers Landing
The Forks
Raley’s
Yosemite Bank
Vons
Hallmark
Grocery Outlet
NF Pizza Factory
La Cabana
Slim’s Coffee Shop
Hair Care Plus
The Pines Bakery
Gas and Stuff
Bass Fork
The Lions Club
The Women’s Club
Ponderosa
Grizzly Century
Crossroads Recycled Lumber
Friendship Circle
For more information about the wonderful programs offered at the North Fork Library, give them a call at 559-877-2387 or visit www.maderacountylibrary.org
