Summer Activities Start at the Library

June 4 saw the library’s first major event for their Kids’ Summer Reading Program, and one of the most anticipated each year: the puppet show. With dozens upon dozens of kids gathered in front of the stage, set up at Sparta First United Methodist Church, they were treated to a handful of adorable showcases of the puppets.

With the theme of this year’s program being “Unearth A Story,” dinosaurs naturally had to come first. The kids’ favorite unanimously seemed to be the much larger dinosaur that hopped around terrorizing the smaller ones. Next were a handful of songs performed by puppet singers, all in line with the same theme.

The puppet show usually draws a big crowd of kids, and it sure did on June 4. Lined up all in front of the stage were dozens of little ones, while most of the parents sat behind in the chairs. The kids really got into it too. One of the younger ones tried to sing along near the back, and while his tempo might have been a little off, his energy sure was not.

The White County Health Department was also present at the event, providing health-related material for families. There was also the BOB van, the Books on Board, with a large array of child-friendly reading material that was offered just outside the church. Books on Board is a great way for the library and parents to continue inspiring reading with the children even after they are away from the library.

The White County Public Library has five more weeks of events planned, with the next being the “Dinosaur Show” on June 11. All the events are at First United Methodist Church, at 10 am each Thursday. The finale will be the Water Fun Day on July 9, which usually nets one of the biggest turnouts.