Reading programs begin Monday

Jay County Public Library is challenging the community to read 5,000 hours this summer.

All ages are invited to visit the library, 315 N. Ship St., Portland, starting Monday to pick up reading bookmarks. Once bookmarks are completed, they may be returned to the library to be entered into a prize drawing. Each completed bookmark counts as one entry. Children 12 years old and younger will also receive a free book for each completed bookmark. 

Reading festivities will go through July 20. Plans are also to celebrate reaching the community reading goal with free popcorn and cookies at the library from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25.

Fort Recovery Public Library’s summer reading program, “Adventure Begins At Your Library,” also starts Monday.

Students and adults may check out books at the library, 113 North Wayne St., for chances to win prizes and to participate in library programs, events and activities. (For a list of events, visit fortrecoverylibrary.org.) The reading program ends July 10 with a pool party at Ambassador Pool for participants and their families.