Free family book club is bringing stories to life through outdoor adventure
Zanesville, OH- The Muskingum County Library System is giving families a chance to combine reading with outdoor adventure. The Family Adventure Book Club is returning , giving people of all ages the opportunity to enjoy a little learning and a little fun at Dillon State Park.
The free event connects books with outdoor activities, partnering the library with the Dillon State Park naturalist. This month, participants will read books centered around archery before getting the chance to try it themselves at the park’s archery range.
Reading the selected books isn’t required, but it is encouraged. Organizers say the monthly club is designed to include everyone in the family, with a different book selected for each age group.
“What’s really cool about this book club is like we want to include everybody in the family, so little brother, little sister, big sister, grandpa, grandpa, mom, dad, aunt, uncle, so we’ve picked books that represent all those age groups,” said Youth Service Manager Katie Merritt.
The program began last month, and events take place on the of each month. The library provides both the books and activities at no cost, with each month’s selections and events centered around a different theme.
“This event is a great opportunity to bring the community together, that’s why we did it, is to bring the library’s educational aspect, the activity is the fun aspect, we’re trying to bring in the community together because that is what the library is about, we want to educate, encourage literacy, and make people excited about reading books,” said Adult Services Librarian Camillia Taher.
‘s event runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Dillon State Park Archery Range. The next Family Adventure Book Club will take place in December, featuring a nighttime hike. For more information, visit the Muskingum County Library System’s website.
