Pittsburg Public Library reports 660+ kids, 16,083 books in summer reading program
Library director Bev Clarkson told the commission the summer reading program enrolled more than 660 children and recorded 16,083 books read across June and July; the library hosted 95 free programs with nearly 6,500 participants and credited community partners and volunteers.
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Bev Clarkson, director of the Pittsburg Public Library, presented the library's summer reading recap and thanked community partners and volunteers. Clarkson reported that more than 660 children signed up, 277 teen entries were recorded, and participants checked out 16,083 books in June and July. The library ran 95 free programs this summer that drew 6,490 community members and distributed 1,750 reading prizes.
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