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So I realize I've been writing a good bit on the reading vein, but I really don't think it can be over emphasized enough in our communities. Plus it's something to write. ;)

Be creative at your library this summer
By Kathleen Brown
For the Advertiser

Magicians, artists and storytellers, these and other attractions await the participants of this year’s Library Summer Reading Programs.

The Laurens County Library and the Clinton Public Library are gearing up for their annual summer reading programs. Both libraries will host two separate programs, the “2009 Children’s Summer Program” is open to students ages 6 to 12 and the “2009 Teen Summer Program” is for ages 13 to 19.


“Be Creative at your library!” is this year’s statewide theme for all participating public libraries. The Clinton and Laurens branches have been working steadily to secure the special guests and new books that will be used during the programs.

Pam Bennet, the Laurens County children’s librarian, hopes that the programs will inspire the children of the community to continue to read and to visit their libraries.



“We feel it is very important to encourage boys and girls to read,” Bennet said, “The library is a good place to come and have some fun.”

Students who sign up for the program will receive a “reading record” and can write down the books they read to win prizes at the end of the summer.

“Be Creative at Your Library” will have six programs throughout the summer featuring everything from professional puppeteer, Becky Becker, from Charleston to the Laurens County Library’s traditional visit from Ronald McDonald.

“We really want to encourage children to read what they like and to have fun,” Bennet says

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Sign-ups for the “2009 Summer Reading Programs” begin on June 1st at the Laurens County Library or the Clinton Public Library. For more information on these events and others at the library call 864-681-7323.