The Build a Better World summer reading theme was thought about literally in here. Thoughts of bridges, buildings, hammers, nails, boards came to mind, but that isn’t exactly what “they” meant about Building a Better World.
Any activities that patrons participated in the library this summer from themed dot to dots, color pages, sending community members birthday cards or, of course, reading helped to Build a Better World. These builders will receive a gift of participation towards the end of the summer. These projects weren’t advertised. Word of mouth goes a long way in a small town. Coming into the library without the use of bribes was the goal. The number of toolbox prizes in the display case shows it worked.
But what about those little acts of kindnesses done everyday that don’t get prizes? Holding the door open for someone, bringing the librarian cookies and fresh garden veggies (no hints here), compliments, invitations, are small acts that promote a Better World.
Reading also promotes well-read, intelligent children and adults that can learn to see different ways of looking at things through the author’s well chosen words.
New books come into the library every month and new rotated books every three months. Build on your Better Reading World by coming in to see what the library has to offer on these hot lazy days of summer!
Maybe “I Want to Help” by Abel N. Willin
“Hot Dog” by Frank Furter
“I Hate the Sun” by Gladys Knight
“If I Invited Him….” by Woody Kum
Happy Building!