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Read This Summer, Earn Prizes at Local Libraries

Read This Summer, Earn Prizes at Local Libraries

FRANKLIN COUNTY — It’s not too late to sign up for the Franklin County Library System’s 2019 Summer Quest reading program. The theme for 2019 is A Universe of Stories.

“Fabulous activities are being held at each branch of the Franklin County Library System and we hope that you will join us in celebration of this theme of exploration and discovery,”  Alice Elia, the library system’s director of advancement and publicity, said this week.

Visit www.fclspa.org for each library’s specific calendar of events and to register for summer reading online. For questions, call Carol McNamee, Franklin County Library System Youth Services Consultant, at 717-709-0282 ext 1202, or email her: cmcnamee@fclspa.org.

Every book read earns points toward amazing prizes that participants can pick up at their local branch library. There are programs and prizes available for children, teens, and adults. 

“This summer, discover a Universe of Stories and rekindle your interest in reading.”

Alice Elia – Franklin County Library System’s Director

Here are the summer brochures so you can see what is happening at your local library this summer!

Summer Brochures:

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