Local kids are encouraged to dive into reading this summer.
Muskingum County Libraries are preparing for their summer reading program for 2013. The 6 week event is called "Dig into Reading". The students are encouraged to dig into different subjects including, treasures, travels and dinosaurs. Assistant Director, Blair Tom says it's important to keep kids reading throughout the summer months.
"Well studies indicate that students that don't read during the summer...
The John McIntire Library in Zanesville is beginning to see more activity now that winter has arrived.
Public Relations Manager Blair Tom said with the frigid weather, many people are more inclined to stay indoors and do familiy activities like visiting the library.
"We see an increase in reading and books being checked out, some for practical purposes holiday decorating, cook books, making crafts for gifts," he said.
Tom said they are always thinking of new...
Boy Scouts of America is also celebrating an anniversary.
As a part of their centennial celebration, the Boy Scouts held "Adventures in Reading." Numerous boys were recognized for their reading achievements, and Galaxy Press was there to promote the importance of reading, and provide some entertainment.
"We decided to do this event in Zanesville. We've not done this before but it's a perfect matching up of boys who should be reading with the reading merit badges as...
Although distance might keep soldiers from reading to their children every night in person, one program is allowing them to do so in spirit.
United Through Reading is a non-profit organization which provides an opportunity for parents to read to their children from a far while serving their country.
"It gives a connection," said Melodie Pittman of Operation Spirit in Zanesville. "It keeps their children from forgetting what mom or dad looks like. When they're very...
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