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Forest Hill Public Library previews summer programs: STEM, teen fashion week, bilingual story time
Summary
Forest Hill Public Library staff outlined a summer calendar of programs — including computer skills classes with Goodwill, STEM camps, teen cooking and fashion events, bilingual story time and a back-to-school celebration — and asked the council for continued support.
Representatives from the Forest Hill Public Library presented the library's summer programming plans to the Everman City Council, outlining classes and events intended to broaden services for children, teens and adults.
Willie Strickland, library service specialist, described partnerships and several scheduled programs: computer skills classes in partnership with Goodwill, a seven-week summer reading program (carnival-themed), a STEM week led by local educators, a teen cooking camp (June 10–12, 3:30–5 p.m.), a teen fashion week (July 14–17, noon–3 p.m.) and a back-to-school celebration on July 19. Strickland said story times run weekly (family story time Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.; bilingual story time Saturdays at 10:30 a.m.). He also noted regular fitness, line-dancing and senior activity programs.
Strickland said the library's STEM camp typically attracts 20–25 children and that the library has seen more than 500 Everman residents use its resources over the last two years. He described digital services available to residents — Hoopla, Canopy, OverDrive/Libby — and participation in a regional Metro Share consortium that lets residents check out items from partner libraries.
Council members thanked the library and offered additional support for marketing and volunteers. Library leaders requested continued outreach help to boost participation among Everman residents, particularly the city's Hispanic community; Strickland said the library plans Latin-themed events and other bilingual programming to increase engagement.
