Lamar Library’s Summer 2016 “Read to Ride”
Pictured here are winners (front row, left to right) Avis Kennedy, Lydia Wang, Madison Smith, and Jeremy Price with (back row, left to right) Lamar Library branch manager Sherry Humphries, Sam Tallon and Robert Knotts of Masonic Lodge #287, and Lamar Library’s Michelle Wallace. Not present were winners Lillianna Fountain and Vincent Yang. All winners receive a new bicycle, safety helmet, and cable lock, courtesy of the Masons.
Photo by Samantha Lyles
By Samantha Lyles, Staff Writer, slyles@newsandpress.net
Several kids got a special reward last week for their participation in the Lamar Library’s Summer 2016 “Read to Ride” program. On July 26, representatives from Masonic Lodge #287 presented brand new bicycles to drawing winners who met the reading program’s requirements and submitted entry forms and essays for consideration.
Library manager Humphries says the summer reading program has become a big hit with local kids, and she hopes interest will continue to grow.
“We’ve had record participation this year and we’ve been very excited about all of the kids that have come. We really hope they continue with their reading, even though the summer reading program is officially over now. Keep reading and keep learning!” said Humphries, adding a big “thank you” to the Masons for their generosity and encouragement.
“We really appreciate the Masonic Lodge for making this donation. This is the second year they’ve done it. It’s a fantastic program and the kids really benefit from it,” said Humphries.
