Camden Public

"Catch the Reading Bug" summer program ended last week with special activities. Children who participated in the program were treated to a trip to the Peru Circus last Wednesday night. Twentyseven children and seven adults attended.

On Saturday the children enjoyed "Reward and Party" Day, complete with popcorn and drinks. Prizes were then awarded to the highest readers in each grade as follows: Kindergarten - Ella Foreman and Karissa Tomson tied with 30 books; 1st grade - Katie Stanley, 31; 2nd grade - Emily Snoeberger and Katie Kleckner, tied with 25; 3rd grade - Amanda McCarty, 24; 4th grade - Blaine Snoeberger, 38; and 5th grade - Sierra Bohling, 37. Other children who participated were: Nathan Abramczyk, Paige Jones, Jasmine Hinojosa Pettinger, Scott Ashby, Lydia Hensley, Max Snoeberger, Addison Yerkes, Brandon Freeman, Emily Snoeberger, Chelsea Whitfield, Cassie Hinojosa Pettinger, Carlie French, Madeline Hollingsworth, Coy Myers, Cori McCarty, Claire Snoeberger and Autumn Freeman.

The children were required to read 15 or more books to complete the program. A book was presented to the first place winners. Everyone received a special certificate for taking part.

Those in the sixth thru eighth grades BINGO reading group were: Brett Abramczyk, Jackie Hensley and Caitlyn French. The Bingo highest reader was Jackie Hensley.

CC on the Same Page

Copies of the Carroll County On the Same Page book, "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle," by Barbara Kinsolver, are now available. A book discussion will be held at the library on July 30 and will be led by Judy Berkshire.

Flora-Monroe Twp.

It's the end of summer reading, and the library's 90th birthday, so we're having a party and everyone's invited! Bring the kids for an old fashioned birthday party with a craft, game, treats and a little library twist on the entertainment.

This is also an excellent time to view the artwork from this summer's "A Bug's World" art classes that were taught here at the library. The art reception will also feature the teacher, Grace Woodruff, who will be available for any questions or comments.

Flora Library's 90th birthday party, sponsored by Beta Alpha Chapter, Psi Iota Xi, and Bishop, Bishop and Bishop is Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m.

The last day to pick up prizes for the "Catch the Reading Bug" summer reading club is this Friday, July 25.

It's the end of summer before school starts back up. With gas prices so high, take a "staycation" here in Indiana. Go to Amish country, visit the dunes, tour a winery, explore caves in the south, experience the city life of Indianapolis or relax in a lazy river in one of many water parks throughout the state.

The library has the Indiana 2008 Travel Guide that can help you plan your fun close to home. Information on camping, lodging and festivals are included in this guide. Pick up the travel guide at the main desk.

Storytime is on summer break. Kids can hear stories 24 hours a day by calling the library's Dial-a-Story, 967- 3814. The story currently playing is "Johnny Cake." Friday the story changes to "The Ants and the Grasshopper."