Students gained more than just knowledge for reading over the summer. About 20 students earned a free homecoming ticket for completing the library’s summer reading program. Students had to read for 15 hours, include any quote from the books they read, and have a parent/guardian signature.  

The summer reading program starts as soon as school lets out and forms have to be turned in by Sept. 1. Students can read anything like blogs, magazines, newspapers, and so much more. There were 21 participants this year; the average is usually under 35.

Freshman Caitlin Coddington was a participant this year and will be attending the dance on Saturday night for free.

“I read all the time for fun and I love the feeling that I get to use my imagination when I read,” she said. “I came here during summer school and the librarians told me about it, but if it weren’t for that, I wouldn’t have done it.”

As long as the student has the reading log filled out, has good attendance, and no fines, the library submits a list of eligible students to those who sell the tickets for $15.

The library is a great place to study and find a good book to read according to librarian Ms. Julie Buchholz.

“It’s always a good challenge to find books for kids who don’t like to read,” Buchholz said. “It’s nice to get to know the kids that come in all the time, we love talking to kids about books.”