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Drake Public Library reports Summer Reading Program enrollment of more than 200 children

Drake Public Library Board of Trustees · July 8, 2026
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Library Director JeNel Barth told the board that over 200 children signed up for the Summer Reading Program, which concludes July 13 with a visit from Pancake Day Queen Emery Hawkins; staff also plan new adult programs and will coordinate children's services with the local four-day school week.

Library Director JeNel Barth told the Drake Public Library Board of Trustees on July 8 that the library's Summer Reading Program enrolled more than 200 children and will conclude on July 13 with a visit from Pancake Day Queen Emery Hawkins.

Barth also reported that Adult Services programming is being planned, including physical therapy and hospice programs, and that Book Chat returns in July with the title 'Theo of Golden' by Allen Levia. Barth said Children's Library staff will work with local school staff to coordinate activities around the recently adopted four-day school week calendar.

Board members did not record further action on the reported items during the meeting; the remarks appeared in the director's regular report rather than as standalone agenda motions.