Another school year has passed and summer is now in full swing. This is the time for cookouts, swimming, playing outside, and participating in the Bartholomew County Public Library’s Summer Reading Challenge.
The library offers many programs for all ages this summer. If you are searching for a specific program, check out our events calendar at mybcpl.org. Did you know that we also have programs outside the library building?
Pop-up storytimes are taking place at various locations in Bartholomew County. We currently have two pop-up storytime sessions each month for children at Sans Souci.
While shopping at Sans Souci, your children have an opportunity to enjoy some fun stories and songs led by a library staff member. July storytimes are scheduled at 4 p.m. July 15 and 16. Sans Souci is located at 1526 13th St. in Columbus.
Storytimes are also popping up at Ceraland Park this summer. Poolside Storytimes take place at Donner Aquatic Center at 2 p.m. Thursdays. Join a library staff member in the baby pool area during the scheduled 2 p.m. swim break for stories, songs and more. Ceraland Park is located at 3989 S. County Road 525E in Columbus.
Even as an adult, I love listening to others read. Children can benefit greatly by listening to others.
It helps build upon their vocabulary, read with expression and develop a love for reading. As a part of a community literacy outreach, the library has launched the Lead, Read, Succeed video series. These videos consist of Bartholomew County leaders sharing their love for reading, helpful tips and encouragement along with a reading of one of their favorite stories.
These videos are available to view at mybcpl.org and on the library’s Facebook page. Share this series with the youth of Bartholomew County while encouraging reading.
Kelly Kennedy is youth and family engagement librarian at the Bartholomew County Public Library. She can be reached at kkennedy@mybcpl.org.
