Lincoln Public Library opens the summer reading program season with some good clean fun for all

 

[June 13, 2023] 

The summer reading program at Lincoln Public Library (LPL) kicked off last Thursday, June 8th with an hour of play. The Foam Zone was set up on the front lawn at the library and children were encouraged to get wet and sudsy and they wasted no time accepting the invitation.

The giant foam blaster filled the air and lawn with white sudsy fluff. Kids were jumping and running through the bubbles, squealing with delight. Many children made hats and costumes with the foam, while others had a bubble fight with their buddies.

The adults who had accompanied the children to the library were having fun watching, encouraging the play and taking pictures. Mothers were taking small amounts in their hand or walking their toddlers to the edge of the foam to see what they thought about this new experience.

Treats were provided by the United Community Bank and included donuts, bottled water and fruit drinks. When the fun was over, kids toweled off and continued to play with their friends or sit on the sidewalk or library steps drying naturally while enjoying their snacks.

The library staff from Director Mike Starasta to the staff of the youth services program enjoyed watching all the fun.

The fun will continue this Thursday, June 15th at 10 a.m. with Science with Joe Nitro in the LPL Annex.

[Devyn Fry]