55 Participating in Summer Reading Program

By Sharon Johnson

Librarian

July 25, 2003

There are fifty-five youngsters signed up for the Kiowa County Public Library District’s summer reading program, Camp Read-A-Lot. We had our first two sessions during the week of July 14. On July 17, forty kids and adults visited the Kiowa County Museum and were treated to a snippet of an old western silent film. Ruthanna Jacobs and Joyce Berry were our hosts for the visit and explained the early movie processes. The museum has three silent films on video for viewing by the public as well as a collection of original movie playbills. Try to take some time this summer and visit the museum. The movies are an extra special addition to an already impressive collection. We are so fortunate to have an active historical society that cares enough to preserve our heritage.

In keeping with the camping/outdoor theme, this week’s programs will include wilderness survival presented by Rod Johnson and outdoor photography presented by HoneyBelle Dixon. Both programs will begin at 11:00 a.m. Next week’s programs will include camp cooking/safety presented by Bryant Will of the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Readers’ Theater finale. Both of these programs will be held at 1:00 p.m. to avoid the conflict with swimming lessons. The public is (as always) invited to the Readers’ Theater presentation.

There have been three winners in the "camp tent" contest so far. They are Zach Haase, Reilly Rittgers, and Calvin Ullman. Each week two new items are added to the camp tent. The campers enter their guess into the water bucket for a chance to win prizes. Six campers have won books. They are Zach Haase, Fisher Kinnamon, Hailey Ray, Tyler Rouse, Shealynn McCracken, and Jonathan Splitter. Campers enter their name into the fishing creel for each book they read (or each chapter) for a chance at the grand prizes. This year we have Colorado Rockies Baseball tickets again (thanks to Harvey & Sandi Kelley and Lori Kelley Hartman), a backpack filled with camping gear, Barnes & Noble gift certificates and maybe a few surprises. The grand prizes will be awarded at the Readers’ Theater presentation.

Kiowa County Public Library has several books for kids and adults on camping and/or sightseeing in Colorado. Margaret’s Magnificent Colorado Adventure by Julie Danneberg takes you on a tour of Colorado’s most famous tourist attractions. Hiking Through Colorado’s History by Vickie Leigh Krudwig is an activity book that makes Colorado history a fun adventure. A perfect companion for those mini Colorado vacations is Colorado’s Quick-Fact Book compiled by Midwest Research Institute and Capper Press. The complete hiking and climbing guide to the mountains of Colorado is A Guide to the Colorado Mountains by the Colorado Mountain Club. And, The Colorado Guide by Bruce Caughey & Dean Winstanley is a comprehensive guide on almost every event/attraction/historical site/camp and/or motel and much, much more. This book has it all. Come and check one out from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or call us for more information at 719-438-5581.