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Library closes the book on summer reading program

by | Aug 13, 2026 | Latest, News

Young Lois Nelson Public Library patrons turned out for a foam party Wednesday, July 29, in Veterans Memorial Park that ended the summer reading program at the library. Courtesy Photo

The Lois Nelson Public Library has congratulated the 279 participants in this year’s summer reading program. Library Director Glenda Puckett said they logged 3,524 hours of reading across five age categories. 

“Our goal is to help prevent ‘summer slide,’ the learning loss that many students experience during the break from school,” she said.

The winners in each category were Sydni Fuchs in the adult category, Maanasa Peram in high school, Ashvik Tyagi in middle school.

Read the full article in the August 13th edition. Support your local community newspaper — subscribe to The Princeton Herald.

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