NEWPORT NEWS — The Summer Reading Program sponsored by the city’s public library is wrapping up with two free celebrations across the city.
The Summer Reading Luau will be on July 26 at 2 p.m. at Grissom Library.
Then, on July 31, at 3 p.m., all are welcome to the Summer Reading Celebration at Pearl Bailey Library.
Both events are sponsored by the Friends of the Newport News Public Library.
Those interested can attend events and sign up for the Summer Reading Program 2018 until July 31.
Newport News Public Library offered free programs for all ages, including science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs for youth, as part of its Summer Reading Program 2018.
According to the city, thousands of participants attended more than 70 programs across all four public library branches.
Nearly 1,000 people attended the Teeny Tiny Farm Petting Zoo programs at three library branches.
Participants are entered for the chance at weekly and grand prizes.
For information, visit the summer reading page.
For information about all the programs and events at Newport News Public Library, visit their website and follow the library on Facebook.
