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Alpine Public Library wins accreditation; summer reading participation quadruples
Summary
Library officials reported state accreditation, expanded GED and testing services, a major 'Touch a Truck' event that drew nearly 350 people and a sharp rise in summer reading participation to 92 children; the library also received Texas Book Festival funds to buy about 450 new children’s books.
Library Executive Director (introduced in the record) and Casey Costa, youth services librarian, presented the Alpine Public Library's annual update, announcing successful state accreditation and several program expansions.
Casey Costa said, "we quadrupled that this summer and we had 92 kids participating in summer reading," and described 63 programs reaching nearly 1,700 participants over the summer; the library hosted a popular 'Touch a Truck' end‑of‑summer event attended by about 350 people. Staff also reported grant success — the Texas Book Festival grant funded roughly 450 new children's books, and other grant awards supported exhibits and program materials. Library staff said several successful summer programs will continue year‑round and outlined plans for a family‑place play area and parent/child workshops funded through grants.
Council members praised the library's outreach; staff will return with program details as the school year and grant schedules proceed.
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