Clarks Public Library

We currently seeking funding for our yearly Summer Reading Program. Each year we host Summer Reading weekly, this year we are starting June 10th and finishing July 22nd. In years past we have had magicians, scientists, wild life centers, petting zoos, just to name a few come to our library for programs for children of all ages to enjoy. We average around 45 kids each day of Summer Reading, and the kids look forward to each week of learning. We are looking for funding this year to help with our Summer Reading Program. We like to keep the children engaged with fun learning activities over the summer months and funding is tight this year. Any size of donation is appreciated and will help make this summer fun and educational for all local children.

My name is Barbee Sweet and I am the Library Director of the Clarks Public Library. I have been the Director for 19 years, and during that time, the Library has undergone many changes. The basement walls have been sheet rocked and painted, and the basement floor has been repainted. There has been a drinking fountain installed. There have been many computer updates and additions over the years with free Wi-Fi for anyone to use even during the hours that the library isn't open. All of these projects have been funded either by grants or donations and they have been greatly appreciated by all who use the library!
The summer months are typically the busiest for the library, and because of this, I try very hard to find new and exciting ways to capture the children's interest in learning and reading. Each year there is a Summer Reading Program that runs 8 weeks, and is completely free for all who participate for the eight-week program. During the Summer Reading Program, there are weekly programs, crafts, movies, and reading times for all children to enjoy. I'm very happy to say that this program has really taken off over my 19 years of working here and we average 45 kids each week!

Testimonials

"Loved the library when I was growing up and still love to read." Linda Ksiazek
"The kids had a blast at the Summer Reading party, thank you for all that you do for the kids and thanks to the Fire Dept. as well." Emily Dubas
"Thanks for the fun day today. Loved the program this summer. The girls learned so much each week!" Kari Podliska
"Barbee, you do such a great job with the Summer Reading Program! The community is lucky to have you!" Therese Scherer