More than two hundred were in attendance at theBradford County Library on June 20. The event was third in the lineup of various weekly summer activities offered at the library.
Each week a unique and interactive experience with things like crafts, art projects, magic shows and more is offered to library patrons. This most recent event was extra special because it offered children the chance to pet farm animals, ride ponies, and receive a free geode kit and bookfrom “the cave”.
New River Library Cooperative Director Tricia Wylie gave each child in attendance a bag to take home that included a geode kit and a book about rocks entitled “A Rock is Lively.” Wylie said the books and kits were purchased with grant money the cooperative received from Florida Humanities.
Staffers including MelanieJackson, Tonya Mitchell and Kimberly Crawford have many exciting programs planned for children throughout the summer, and in keeping with the theme “Adventure Begins at your Library,” this was no exception.
The library invites everyone to come check out the weekly events. Jackson said she is especially excited about the upcoming “Read to a Shelter Animal” on July 11. This is in collaboration with the Bradford Animal Services, and residents are encouraged to donate pet supplies at the event.
For more information about this program or many of the other activities provided by the Bradford Public Library, you are encouraged to stop by the library to pick up a calendar of events, call 904-368-3911, or follow the Bradford County Public Library Facebook page for current updates.
Demonstration by Tricia Wylie to teach each child about rocks, their formation, and the adventure of cracking open not just a rock, but a great book!Cousins and friends found a shady spot on the grass to explore the treasures that were in their geode kit bags.Baby Elliott Wilson was on the outside looking in, eager to pet a few animals, but content just to look at all the fluffy bunnies.Who doesn’t want to pet a chicken? Siblings from the Cook family were cautious but eager to pet one of many friendly farm animals from The Barnyard Bunch Petting zoo.It’s not every day you get to brush a goat at the library, but Judah Blye and many other children had their chance at the recent summer library program.Cousins, Mckenzie and Kendall, enjoyed petting all the animals at the petting zoo while at the Bradford Library summer program.It’s fun feeding the animals, especially when you’re hanging out with your cousins! The Blye and Tyson children have been enjoying the summer programs at the library each week.Claude McDaniel poses with his book, “A Rock is Lively.” The book was part of the free geode kit bags offered to each child in attendance.Lily Kate was one of many local children who enjoyed the pony rides provided by MNM Ponies at the Bradford County Library on June 20, Just one of may free summer events available to the public.Tinsley Pinkston bends down to pet one of the soft bunnies. They were a favorite among the children who visited the petting zoo.Young Oliver Alsop is excited to imagine he’s a cowboy with his trusty sidekicks, mom, Sarah, and baby brother. Pony rides were a fun way to spend the morning at the library!
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