Reviewed by: Cindy Hatcher
Birmingham Public Library Avondale Branch kicks off summer reading May 10 with special donation
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Last week, in celebration of National Library Week, the Birmingham Public Library—Avondale Branch, was presented a $2,500 donation by Checkers & Rally’s to support the library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off.Â
Read on for the scoop and how to get a free book on May 10.
Celebrating summer reading in Birmingham
The check presentation took place at a special community event last week and included local families, homeschoolers from the Red Mountain Community and representatives from the library’s Avondale and Central Branches.
During the event:
- A $2,500 check presentation took place to fund books for the Avondale Library’s Summer Reading Kick-Off
- 400+ free fries were provided to all library guests from the Checkers & Rally’s Fry Love Express
- A Pop-in-Play event awarded kids + families with entertainment + giveaway prizes
Support was also extended to 18 Birmingham-area libraries, which received achievement awards and bookmark coupons to help encourage young readers to get excited about summer reading.
Kick off summer reading at the Avondale Regional Library
“Last year, the Birmingham Public Library provided 256 summer programs for all ages! This summer, because of this donation, we will also be able to offer a free book for families to add to their home library. We will distribute these free books at our annual summer reading kickoff at the Avondale Regional Branch Library.”
Bessie Miller, M.Ed, MLS, Regional Manager, Birmingham Public Library
The event is free and open to the public on Saturday, May 10 from 10AM-12:30PM. Bring your family out for a day of fun activities including:
- A Book walk
- Crafts
- Face painting
- Prizes
- Snow cones
- And more!
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