Photo courtesy of Marti Slay
Friends of the Trussville Library President Marilyn Sessions presents a check to Jason Baker, library director, for the library's summer reading program.
During a meeting this spring, the Friends of the Trussville Library made a $5,000 donation to the Trussville Public Library to support the upcoming summer reading program.
The summer reading theme for 2023 is “All together now.” The registration and kickoff event are scheduled for June 2.
“We are emphasizing kindness and community with our theme this year,” Trussville Public Library Director Jason Baker said. “Our summer reading program is a service to the community and encourages reading as a pastime for all ages. With events planned for children, youth and adults, it encourages our residents to come see all the services we provide. We want to help children realize that reading is fun. In addition, studies show that children who read during the summer are more prepared for the next school year when classes resume.”
Last year, the seven-week program reached 791 participants and included 66 events, with 4,950 Trussville area residents attending.
“We voted to donate $5,000 this year to support summer reading, because it is such an important program,” said Marilyn Sessions, Friends of the Library president. “Public libraries support our communities, and we are particularly blessed to have our own library here in Trussville. Friends of the Trussville Library provides a way to pay back for top quality service and to support their efforts on our behalf.”
Friends of the Trussville Library supports the library by making financial donations for programming and providing extra hands for special events. The group runs a used bookstore in the library, stocked by donations. All proceeds are returned for library use, including summer reading and other special programs. The Friends also raise money through the annual Bookin’ It 5K. This year’s race takes off at 8 a.m. on October 14. Registration is $25.
Friends of the Library meetings are held at the library the first Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m. Membership is $10 per year.
- Submitted by Marti Slay
