The Shadow
COVINGTON, Va. (VR) – The Alleghany Highlands Regional Library launched its annual summer reading program with online registration beginning Monday, May 15, with the program continuing through Saturday, July 29. This year’s theme is “All Together Now.”
The program is for readers of all ages and is 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 “2023 SRP” from the menu bar. Follow the instructions to register, and then begin logging time spent reading. Logging minutes read can also be accomplished by using the Beanstack Tracker App from a 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. Mill Mountain Zoo will present “Animal Encounters” on Wednesday, June 7, at 11a.m., and Bright Star Theatre will be presenting a play titled “Operation Kindness” on Friday, July 14, at 11 a.m. Both of these programs will be held at Granbery United Methodist Church.
Additional programs such as Summer Story Time for ages 0-4, make-and-take craft activities for kids, tweens and teens, adult craft nights, and Book Bingo will be held. Visit www.ahrlib.org to access the library’s calendar of events for dates and times.
For more information regarding the AHRL’s 2023 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.
