The Shadow
The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library will launch its annual summer reading program beginning on Monday, May 30th and continuing through Saturday, July 30th. This year’s theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.”
The program is for readers of all ages and divided into four categories: preschool (ages 0-5); kids (ages 6-11); teens (ages 12-18); and adults (age 19 and older). There will be registration prizes, as well as prizes awarded when participants attain the reading goals set for each category. To register, visit the AHRL website at www.ahrlib.org and select “2022 SRP” from the menu bar. Pre-registration begins Wednesday May 18. However, logging minutes read won’t begin until May 30. Follow the link to register on Beanstack or use the easy Beanstack Tracker App on your phone or tablet.
A variety of summer programs and events will be offered for children, teens, and adults during the months of June and July. Little Critters Petting Zoo will visit the Library on Friday, June 17th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, and Bright Star Theatre will be performing the play Treasure Island at Granbery United Methodist Church
on July 8th at 11:00 am. Both of these programs are sponsored by Highlands Community Bank.
Additional programs such as Story Time for ages 0-4, Lego programs, teen nights, and STEAM activities for kids, tweens, and teens will be available. Please visit our website at www.ahrlib.org to access our calendar of events for dates and times.
For more information regarding the AHRL’s 2022 summer reading program and upcoming events, call the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library at 962-3321 or visit
the Library’s website at www.ahrlib.org. Please check us out on social media to stay informed on all the Alleghany Highlands Regional Library has to offer this summer.
