New Madrid County Library's summer reading program
Friday, July 25, 2014
Photos by Jill Bock
The New Madrid County Library is conducting a summer reading program, Fizz Boom Read, for youngsters. This week during presentations at the Main Library in Portageville as well as the branches, youngsters learned about plants. Next week is the final week for the program.
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Before adding the glue to place her frog on her peat pot, a princess gives it a kiss much to the delight of her friend during a session at the New Madrid Memorial Library in New Madrid.
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Youngsters check out the shape of the marigold seeds they will plant with the help of Janey Kennett.
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Seeds were carefully placed in the decorated pots.
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After each session, youngsters have the opportunity to select books to take home and read.
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Finding just the right book can be exciting.
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Youngsters listen as they learn the next steps they will take in getting their pots ready for planting.
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Youngsters load up with books to read following the summer reading program at the New Madrid Memorial Library.
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Children fill their pots with dirt before planting the seeds.
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A youngster checks out all the titles before making a decision.