Adventures at the New Madrid Memorial Library

Mia Jordan watches as her daughter, Jessie, works to paint her rock during the craft time at the summer reading program hosted by the New Madrid Memorial Library. The annual summer reading program came to a conclusion on June 12. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Jim Russell with the New Madrid Fire Department explains the many items used by fire fighters on the Department's rescue truck. The visit by the fire department was part of the activities at the New Madrid Memorial Library's summer reading program. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Levi Sutton and Nick White demonstrate how a stretcher can be brought out and returned to the ambulance. Youngsters learned about the emergency responders during the summer reading program sponsored by the New Madrid County Library System. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Wyatt May, left, and John Davis Eddy paint rocks during the final summer reading program conducted June 12. This year's summer reading program took youngsters on adventures and they were encouraged to continue the adventure by hiding their painted rocks and looking for them. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Adeline Eddy carefully paints her rock during the craft portion of the summer reading program hosted by the New Madrid Memorial Library on June 12. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

Hollis Eddy listens to his heart beat while touring one of the New Madrid County Ambulance Service's vehicles on June 12. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)

New Madrid County deputy Chris Hensley reads a story to youngsters about a camping trip during the New Madrid Memorial Library's summer reading program on June 12. (Jill Bock/Standard Democrat)