Summer reading kicks off at Library in the Forest

This year’s summer reading program at the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest will include weekly science experiments, prizes, fun programs and a huge selection of summer books. 

The kick-off party on June 1 will feature Roger Day. Magicians, jugglers, stilt-walkers, ventriloquists, staged productions and many other fun programs will keep children excited to return to the library each week. Performers will entertain every Thursday morning in June and July.

 This year, the library is partnering with Acting Out Academy and will offer free acting classes each week to interested children. These classes, as well as some of the other programs for older children, can accommodate a limited number, so register early.

Sign up for summer reading will begin at the kickoff program on June 1 and the first 500 who sign up will receive bags loaded with coupons from area merchants. The library will also offer an online summer reading program where children can manage their reading “accounts” from their home computer and win great prizes.

-Submitted by April Moon.