Storybook Park Shares Literacy Fun with Hundreds
Barnesville Hutton Memorial Library’s Storybook Park on October 4 brought out hundreds of people who engaged in a fun, family literacy day.
Storybook Park featured interactive stories that came to life and crafts for families. Children listened to stories set up around the park while engaging in activities, such as a balloon artist, carnival games and a sing along.
The day was about getting children excited about reading, library director Brandi Little said.
The library estimated around 200 adults and around 200 children attended. Little said she saw many children ages two to six at the event.
“It was enjoyed by all. We had beautiful weather. It’s just kind of magical to be outside at the park enjoying the stories and singing along … It’s fun to see all the smiles on all the kids,” Little said. “We couldn’t pull this off without all the community help, the people who attend and all who continue to make it a success.”
Books came to life at Storybook Park
She added, the day is also made possible through donations from individuals and organizations.
The sponsors included the Barnesville Women’s Club who purchased all the books distributed at the event and the Belmont Corrections Institute residents who created story boards.
Other donors of cash and/or volunteer labor included:
American Legion Post 168
Barnesville Area Chamber of Commerce
Barnesville Community Foundation
Barnesville E.M.S.
Barnesville Kiwanis Club
Barnesville Library Staff & Board
Barnesville Memorial Park Staff & Board
Barnesville Police Department
Barnesville Schools
Barnesville Rotary Club
B.H.S. Football
B.H.S. Interact Club
Belmont Correctional Institution
Dave Tomsko-Abdo Books
Girl Scout Troop #10292
Guest Readers
Joe’s Tires
Johanna Rockwell
WestRock
Storybook Park is staged every other year. The next event will take place in 2027.
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