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Blue Ridge Regional Library touts 'Splash and Read' summer program at Patrick branch
Summary
Melissa Chapman, director of the Blue Ridge Regional Library, described a summer 'Splash and Read' program at the Patrick County branch that paired pool activities with reading incentives; partners included the Town of Stuart, Stuart Rotary and Patrick County Parks and Recreation.
Melissa Chapman, director of the Blue Ridge Regional Library, updated the board on programming at the Patrick County branch and highlighted 'Splash and Read,' a summer initiative created by branch manager Summer to pair reading activities with free pool passes for participating children.
Chapman credited financial support from the Town of Stuart, Stuart Rotary, 1 Family Productions and local Ruritans, and acknowledged Patrick County Parks and Recreation for partnering on logistics. She said the program used a punch‑card incentive tied to the library’s summer reading program and reported strong participation by children and families.
Chapman closed by thanking the library staff and volunteers and asked the board to continue support for library programs that combine literacy, recreation and community outreach.
