Summer Reading Program
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A sincere thank you to all of those who took part in this year’s Summer Reading Program. We truly appreciate everyone who registered, participated and attended the events at the libraries. With over 7,500 hours read, we hope that everyone had a fun and enjoyable time reading this summer.
Specifically, we would like to thank the following businesses for their generous contributions:
Applebee’s Restaurant
Brunswick Bowling Alley (Washington Road)
Chic-Fil-A (Augusta Parkway)
Friends of the Augusta Public Library
Larry’s Birdshow
Little Caesars Pizza (Washington Road)
Sonic Restaurant (Washington Road)
Stevie B’s (Bobby Jones)
TACO Bell Restaurants
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Little River Marina (Adult Program)
Dream Gardens (Adult Program)
Wal-Mart (Adult Program)
Bell Auditorium (Adult Program)
Regal Theater (Adult Program)
Thank you! You have helped us to better serve our community!
Furthermore, we would like to thank those who visited the library to educate and entertain us this summer:
ABATSU African Dance Group
ACME Fun, Tony the Clown
Alchemy Dance Group
Ann Sprinkle, Therapy Dogs
Augusta Red Cross
Bob Linsenmayer, Singing Storyteller
Chad Crews, Magical Storyteller
Debbie Stankus, Augusta Canal
Deputy Mike Bethune, RCO Sherriff Department
Dr. Tugmon, Augusta State Biology Department
Johnny Hughes, CSRA Defensive Arts
Kopp Kritters Petting Zoo
Ladies from Embroidery Guild of Augusta
Laura Beltran, Reed Creek Park & Wetlands
MCG Nutrition Department
Michael White, Artist/Illustrator
Mike Gilliland, DARE Officer
Mona Adams, Richmond County Ext. Office
Monica Williams, Augusta Partnership with Children
Ms. Johnson, Richmond County Pet Care
NASCAR by John Wayne Counsell
Officer Cooper, Stranger Danger
Richmond County Sheriff’s Department, K-9 Unit
Sean Poppy, Savannah River Ecology Lab
Tersi Storyteller
VA Hospital Outreach
Richmond County Extension Service (Master Gardeners)
Also, many thanks go out to the Augusta Chronicle and METRO Spirit for helping us to publicize our events and get the word out to the community!
And finally, a big thank you to all of the volunteers who helped out the library staff this summer!
Keep in mind that just because summer is over it does not mean that you stop reading. Keep up the great work and we hope that you visit us all year long to discover some fantastic books and fun-filled programs.
And get ready for Summer Reading 2011! Our themes will be “One World, Many Stories!” for the children, “You Are Here!” for the teens, and “Novel Destinations!” for the adults. Travel the world at your local library this upcoming summer of 2011!
