Sleuths in the Stacks: Kids Enjoy Mystery-Themed Summer Reading Kickoff

The first installment of the summer reading program was a hit with the kids on Monday, July 1.
Energy filled the library as small groups of children ran through the stacks, searching for scavenger hunt clues. This week’s theme was “Mystery,” beginning with library director Jamie McLean reading “Mystery in Bugtown” by William Boniface.
The children were divided into small groups based on age and took turns participating in the scavenger hunt and crafting activities in the back room. In the craft room, they made fingerprint bugs. After the scavenger hunt, they received prizes, small bags of trail mix, secret codebooks (available for kids throughout the week), and a toy from the treasure chest.
The next literary adventure is on July 8. You can preregister your kids via a link on the library's Facebook page.