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Library reports increased summer reading participation; 772 youth enrolled and 17,812 books logged
Summary
Pittsburg Public Library Director Bev Clarkson told the commission the library saw increased summer engagement, with 15,701 in-person visits in June and July, 772 kids and teens and 57 adults registered in its program, and 17,812 books read. The library reported 70 free in-person programs with 5,609 attendees and thanked community partners.
Bev Clarkson, director of the Pittsburg Public Library, presented the library’s summer reading program summary to the Pittsburg City Commission, reporting higher-than-usual participation and thanking community partners and volunteers.
Clarkson said the library had 15,701 in-person visits in June and July and that 772 children and teens and 57 adults signed up for the summer reading program. Program participants logged 17,812 books and earned 1,866 reading incentives, which included swim passes to the aquatic center and other prizes.
The library offered 70 free in-person programs this summer with a total in-person attendance of 5,609 and an additional 16 self-directed activities that reached 4,231 participants. Story times, Elementary Explorers, teen programs, Maker Monday and four special family events were among the offerings. Clarkson thanked the Friends of the Library for funding and volunteers for assembling materials and supporting programs.
Clarkson also announced the Friends’ Labor Day book sale on Aug. 30 and expressed appreciation for community partners including Pittsburg State University, the parks and recreation department, St. John’s Activity Center and the Sedgwick County Zoo for particular programs.
Commissioners and the mayor publicly praised the library for the programs and turnout.
