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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Sumter County Library system plans children’s summer reading program

This summer, readers will explore all things science as the Sumter County Library System presents “Fizz, Boom, Read!!”

The free programs will include John Storms – World of Reptiles, Mad Science, Germ Glow, Fritzy Brothers One-Man Circus, Star Stories and more. Programs are open to children ages 5 to 12.

For a complete schedule of summer programs, please stop by your local library and pick up a brochure or visit the library’s online calendar of events at www.sumtercountyfl.gov/library.

The library will host a special kick-off program featuring “Animal Gross-Out” presented by the Orlando Science Center.  The program will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, June 6 at The Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza.  Children will enjoy fun, educational hands-on activity stations. The activities will include Squiddin’ Around, Owl Pellets, Scat Match and more. Participants will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win four Orlando Science Center general admission tickets.

All programs are always free of charge.

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