Editor:

Bradford Public Library Staff and Board of Trustees thank everyone who donated funds and/or goods and services to assist us in coordinating and implementing all of the activities and field trips in which our children and adults have participated. The generosity of our surrounding communities is very special. This tremendous outside assistance has allowed BPL to provide quality programs during Summer Reading.

The annual Fishing Derby was on Aug. 6, co-sponsored by Stillwater Bass Club, Miami County Park District and Bradford Public Library.

The second event was on Aug. 9 and the “End of Summer Olympics” for all children who have completed at least one reading sheet and is co-sponsored by Bradford’s Community Club. In coordination with the Bradford School District, we will also be compiling a list of all participants, the reading sheets they have completed and the activities in which the children participated.

We are doing this for any area teachers in hopes that this information will be used to inspire and encourage all children. Reading is certainly the key to success in every subject area and leisure reading of fiction and non-fiction materials can result in life time learners who can make more informed decisions during their adult lives.

Thank you,

Cherie Roeth,

director