HJ Nugen Public Library Summer Reading records spectacular numbers

Taelor Donnolly, Library Director, reported that 217 people completed the summer reading program. Readers had the option to keep track of their progress by noting the number of pages or the number of minutes read. When the data was collated, 685.809 pages were read. Add 853 hours (51,180 minutes) of reading and a very impressive summer total emerges. The Overall Top Reader for pages: Garen Bloom 35,460 pages.

The Overall Top Reader for Minutes: Zoe Long 141 hours (8,460 minutes)

Top Readers by age groups are as follows:

Minutes:

Preschool age: Aiden Kuckler with 13 hours (780 minutes)

K-2nd grade: Easton Martin with 22 hours (1,320 minutes)

3-5th grade: Chance Camby with 20 hours (1,200 minutes)

6-12th grade: Zoe Long with 141 hours (8,460 minutes)

Adult: Angelia Manning with 118 hours (7,080 minutes)

Pages:

Preschool age: Adam Woodruff with 5,580 pages

K-2nd: Aspen Simmons with 3,989 pages

3-5th: Brandon Slemmer with 12,291 pages

6-12th: Garen Bloom with 35,460 pages

Adult: Jenna Smith with 20,065 pages

The Summer Library Reading program is supported by many businesses and community members. The assistance provided ensures that our local library remains an important resource for readers of all ages. The extra activities and presentations available at the Nugen library confirm its importance in the daily life of our town.