CLEARFIELD – The Joseph & Elizabeth Shaw Public Library’s “Every Hero Has A Story!” summer reading program continued last week and celebrated Community Heroes.
Attendees of all ages enjoyed a variety of programs that included visits from McGruff the Crime Dog and Clearfield Borough and Lawrence Township police.
In addition, a representative from the Penn State Cooperative Extension shared the importance of “Think your Drink” and introduced healthy smoothies to school-aged children. Every Hero Has A Story! summer program celebrates “Hero Within Me” in week five with another fun and eventful week of programming for all ages.
Read-to-Me participants are invited to find the “Hero Inside” on Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m. At the program, children will have the opportunity to show their inner hero and show off their talents.
Also on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m., adults are invited to join us in “Exploring the Clearfield County Historical Society.” Attendees will learn about the treasure house of information offered, the multitude of artifacts that are stored there and what services are offered by the many volunteers who staff and care for the properties and collections.
The evening’s presenter is Denny Shaffner and area residents are invited to enjoy this interesting and informative night of learning about local history and the love of Clearfield County.
The youth programming wraps up with “Potter Baseball Team Visit” on July 16 at 10:30 a.m. for school-aged A & B. Pennsylvania Youth heroes will entertain attendees of the summer reading program. Come and join us in meeting the players and coach of the Potter Baseball team.
Throughout the summer, participants of the Every Hero Has A Story! reading program will experience at least one of the five literacies (Basic, Financial, Information, Health, and/or Civic & Social) at all library events as part of the PA Forward | Pennsylvania Libraries initiative. The PA Forward initiative supports the efforts of libraries across the state as leaders in community education.
The library reminds youth participants from birth through 11 years of age to pick up earned tickets for their minutes read when visiting the library. The week four reading prize drawing for Fun Central gift cards will be held on Monday. The winner will be notified by phone. To be eligible for the drawing, participants must have tickets in by Saturday at 5 p.m.
The summer reading program is open to all youth ages birth through the completion of fifth grade and all young adults who have completed sixth grade through eleventh grade. In addition, adults and recent high school graduates may join the adult program. Registration is available by visiting the library during regular business hours.
Shaw Public Library is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Fridays from 12 p.m. until 5 p.m.
For questions about the Every Hero Has A Story summer reading program, please call 814-765-3271. Additional information may also be found on Shaw Public Library’s Web site at www.clearfield.org/shaw.