Internationally renowned jazz musician Branford Marsalis, just back home from a concert tour on the West Coast, took time from his busy schedule to record a public service announcement this morning for the State Library. He urged kids and teens to have a great summer – and enjoy their public library’s exciting 2009 Summer Reading programs. Story times, reading clubs, performances and exciting activities will be offered throughout the summer at local libraries.
More than 167,000 youngsters across North Carolina participated in 2008 Summer Reading events. Parents and grandparents looking for free fun and educational programs, many with art, music, and painting, along with reading activities, can look to their local libraries this summer.
The State Library, which is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, works with libraries around North Carolina. Reports show libraries are busier than ever helping readers of all ages find the information they need, on the Web and in books. So, don’t wait until June to go explore fact and fiction at your local library.
