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Pharr library summer programs draw thousands; staff report 8,000 books read and new outreach events
Summary
Reference and children's supervisors told the Pharr Memorial Library Board that summer programming expanded in May and June with increased attendance, new author talks and partnerships, a children's reward system that credited reading to library cards, and plans for several signature events including Lucha Libros at the DRC.
Reference Supervisor Paola Veil Angel and Children's Supervisor Ruby Ramirez reported to the Pharr Memorial Library Board on July 17 that summer programming has grown this year, producing strong registration and participation numbers and new partnerships across adult, teen and children's services.
Paola told the board that reference and teen programming doubled the typical number of offerings for the summer months and cited author talks, consular sessions and a life-coaching series among adult and teen activities. "We give out free books...Brand new from the South Texas Literacy Coalition," she said when describing giveaway partners scheduled for the DRC's Lucha Libros event, which Paola set…
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