Summer Reading

I have been taking my neighbor's boy Tanner to the Summer Reading Program in Bennett. This is a program offered by Lincoln Public Libraries to small towns in Lancaster County that do not have a Library. Lisa has come up with some great ideas for the kids and has a great selection of books to pick from.
Last week I was early and saw the children that were there having a great time. Lisa had brought in children's book jackets (they usually get tossed) and small milk cartons for the kids to decorate. The great thing about the book jackets is that they have great pictures and graphic designs. I saw castles, rocket ships, a haunted house and even a zoo made out of things we usually through away.
I have also been taking Tanner to the events at the Lincoln City Libraries. Tanner looks forward to Wednesday as that is Library Day. We spend the mornings in Lincoln and the afternoons in Bennett. We even checked out the bookmobile. So now I found out I can just go to Bennett every two weeks and not drive all the way into Lincoln. This has been a great summer for Tanner and myself, as I have found out I enjoy the programs just as much as he does.
I only hope with the budget cuts that the Summer Reading Programs is one that gets missed. Lincoln Public Libraries are doing a great job not only in Lincoln, but also in the small towns in Lancaster County. Thanks!!!