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Library's summer reading drew 1,106 participants; Stayton's first Safety Town praised by council
Summary
Stayton library reported a record 1,106 participants in its summer-reading program and a 400-person kickoff; staff and council also recapped the city's first Safety Town for young children, praised community partnerships and named sponsors who provided supplies and pedal cars.
The Stayton library reported its largest summer-reading season on record, with 1,106 people of all ages participating in its program and about 400 people attending the kickoff event.
"We had the biggest summer reading the library's ever had this summer. We had 1,106 people of all ages participate in our program," the presenter said, describing a menu-based program that allowed participants to track minutes, count reading sessions or take part in a 30-day challenge. The program included story time, STEM and green activities, visiting performers and volunteers.
Council members praised the library and its staff for the program's breadth and family-focused approach.
City staff also recapped Stayton's first annual Safety Town, a five-day program for 5- and 6-year-old campers that used middle- and high-school mentors and partnered with police, fire, hospital staff and other community organizations to teach safety and life skills. Staff named presenters and supporters including the Oregon Coast Aquarium (visit), Salem Health and Santiam Hospital staff, the American Red Cross, and the Salem Bicycle Club for running bicycle-safety sessions.
Sponsors were singled out: Thomas and Ford funded the fleet of pedal cars and the State and Public Library Foundation paid for supplies. Several local businesses and individuals sponsored houses and program elements that made Safety Town possible, and councilors thanked staff and volunteers for the planning and execution.
Council members said the programs provide intergenerational learning opportunities and expressed support for continuing the collaborations.
