20 | Summer 2022
MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Support Fundraising Efforts During the North Logan Library’s Summer Reading Program EMILY BUCKLEY
editor in chief
Every summer libraries across Cache Valley go above and beyond to help kids stay engulfed in learning during their time off from school. Summer reading programs exist at most local libraries and include much more than reading trackers and challenges. Most include STEM activies, events for teens, craft and art events, performances, and more. This year, North Logan City Library’s summer reading program is combining their mission to keep kids’ minds active with efforts to raise funds for a large library expansion project, library remodel, and new community center. The library expansion will focus on a new children’s area adjacent to the existing library space, and a new, larger city office will free up space in the library currently being used
as North Logan’s City Council chambers and an allpurpose city meeting room.
by the Dell Loy Hansen Family Foundation, so you are helping the library twice!” James said.
“We are so excited to announce the building of our new civic center and the remodeling of the current library!” James Britsch, North Logan City library director, said. “This new civic center will allow us to host even bigger events for the whole valley to enjoy. We need your help raising funds. Our goal is to raise $80,000.”
This year’s North Logan Library’s summer reading theme is “Oceans of Possibilities.” Throughout the summer, teens and children will earn rewards to keep them motivated and excited to read.
A great way to make a difference and support this great community-benefiting cause is to participate in the North Logan Library’s fundraising events this summer. “Your donations [at these events] will be matched
Public Services Librarian Heidi Taylor said that local businesses have been incredibly supportive, and have donated hundreds of prizes and coupons for the library's summer reading programs. “Summer reading programs are one of my favorite times of year,” Heidi said. “It is such a huge undertaking. We start planning in January.”
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