Now that the summer reading program at the Mattapoisett Free Public Library has finished, the staff of the Children’s room would like to thank all those who contributed to a very successful program. Our Community Readers were outstanding. Thanks to Liz and Ken for not only reading on the lawn, but for giving out tasty treats. Isaac Perry, our harbormaster, read to us at the gazebo and had the harbor boat and the fire boat on the float so that we could go aboard and take a tour. Holyn and Lexi came to read to us during the early evening hours. That Lexi is always a big hit. And our firefighters brought down the new ladder truck to show off. Some pretty fancy firefighting skills were demonstrated and taught to our young readers. We didn’t know we were having a contest, but the fire department have declared themselves the winners.
We have not forgotten our police department; three officers came and read to us during the school year, so were not included in the “contest.”
Greta Anderson, our elementary art teacher, came up from Rhode Island to start off our Chalk the Walk week. I hope you got a chance to enjoy her scary sea serpent and sunken pirate ship along with all the beautiful drawings of the children. You might have even gotten a chance to try out one of the two hop scotches that our patrons drew.
A special book pertaining to each reader has been purchased and will be dedicated to them and then added to our collection in their honor.
We have begun a list of potential readers for next summer. If you know of someone that you think should be included, please let us know. There is no prize, cash or other, awarded.