Kickoff event makes a record-breaking day
Library Assistant Leigh Sloan reads to kids at the June 3 story time, which is part of the multiple summer reading activities at the Jones County Library. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Georgia Watermelon Queen Adahy Pritchett was a favorite of youngsters at the June 1 kickoff. CONTRIBUTED
Paper mache sea creatures created by art students at Jones County High School follow the Summer Reading Program theme of Oceans of Possibilities. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
Sloan signs up a family for the Summer Reading program. Sign ups will continue through program’s end Aug. 7. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
The Oceans of Possibility theme is found throughout the library with fun and creative displays and posters. DEBBIE LURIE-SMITH/Staff
The kickoff for the Summer Reading Program at the Jones County Public Library turned out to be a record-breaking occasion, logging the largest number of patrons for a day to date.
This year’s theme for the program is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Sign-ups for the program began May 23 with the kickoff held June 1.
The program continues until Aug. 7 with special events happ...
