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Bland County Library unveils Summer Reading lineup and outreach programs

Bland County Board of Supervisors · May 26, 2026

Summary

The Bland County Public Library announced its Summer Reading 2026 'Unearth a Story' schedule, partnerships with STEM, Friday coloring and senior groups, quarterly blood drives, and book delivery to shut‑ins.

At the May 26 supervisors meeting, Haley Painter, Branch Manager of the Bland County Public Library, outlined the library's Summer Reading 2026 theme "Unearth a Story," described programming for children (dinosaurs theme), STEM partnerships with local schools, an art contest, a Friday coloring club and senior group, quarterly American Red Cross blood drives and outreach efforts to nursing homes and shut‑in patrons.

"The theme is Unearth a Story; we will be talking about dinosaurs and we would love to see your children and grandchildren," Painter said, and encouraged residents to follow the library on social media for program details and donation/appointment information for blood drives. She noted the library delivers books to shut‑in patrons and participates in community outreach.

The presentation was informational; no board appropriation or policy action was recorded for library programs in the meeting minutes.

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