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First through 8th Graders were challenged to read 15 books in seven weeks at the McCook City Library. We had 14 readers complete their challenge. The received a bag with books, worksheets, Dr. Seuss pencil bag, pencil, notepad, eraser, bookmarks and of course lots of treats to enjoy when they read again. They also had to answer questions about the books read to get their punch card punched.

Readers participating and completing the task include: Jackson Blomstedt, Hannah Ralston, Nathan Blomstedt, Alice Weimer, Zander Ralston, Eli Graff, Britton Blomstedt, Cyrus Galarneau, Piper Henderson, Axel Blomstedt, Xander Galarneau, Violet Stevens, Rinlee Blomstedt and Luis Almanza.

Congratulations to all the Readers and Keep Coming in and picking out Books. We Love to see you.

    The McCook Public Library held it’s annual Halloween coloring contest and we had a great  and colorful turnout. All participants received a treat and Halloween bag for coloring for us.

In the Preschool age group: 1st-Niahlee Guana, 2nd-Isabelle Davidson and 3rd-Aiden McCarty. Others participating included: Kaleb Blake, Jacob Blomstedt, London Blomstedt, Jase Carman, Myah Chessmore, Emery Dickes, Taron Galarneau, Isaac Grassia, MaKinlee Grassia, LynKyn Hagan, Woodson Hagan, Abigail Howard, Alex Johnson, Neleigh Johnson, Elliot Lesko, Ellisyn Marvier, Annabelle Moser, Hazel Purvis, Kensington Schoenemann, Raiden Spencer, Lauryn Smith, Lily Uerling, Braddock White, Drake Arterburn, Cooper Davidson and Paul Neuffer.

In the Kindergarten-1st grade group: 1st-Ivy Bogardus, 2nd-Paige Allen and 3rd-Trentin Rousselle. More coloring participants include: Luis Almanza, Harper Arterburn, Aiden Bauer, Britton Blomstedt, Nathan Blomstedt, Canon Crawford, Stevie Henderson, Dylan Foley, Colton Foster, Cyrus Galarneau, Russell Howard, Eli Johnson, Lilli Knight, Atlas Mason, Madelyn Matson, Naomi Michaelis, Emmeline Moser, Eden Neuffer, Augie Propes, Dawson Purvis, Norah Smith and Reiman White.

Second and 3rd grades included: 1st-Isaac Snyder, 2nd-Elizabeth Swartz and 3rd-Jed Crawford. Also entering included: Bently Arterburn, Zabien Blake, James Blomstedt, Rinlee Blomstedt, Letice Bridges, Avery Davidson, Cole Davidson, Landon Dickes, Maivon Gallagos, Alec Gaytia, Isabella Grassia, Paisley Marvier, Katelyn McKillip, Connor Mason, Aden Metcalf, Easton Moser, Everett Moser, Joy Neuffer, Jordan Pollman, Kennedy Fichtner, Hadley Smith, Violet Stevens and Gracelynn Storrs.

Fourth and 5th grades were represented by: 1st-Lauren Rousselle, 2nd-Zaely Pace and 3rd-Tristen Keith. Those also coloring included: Olivia Bieck, Axel Blomstedt, Cali Crawford, Lee Davidson, Summer Knight, Otto Matson, Savannah McCarty, Taylor Morrow, Beckett Moser, Aubrey Neuffer, Landon Purvis, Makia Spencer, Hayden Uerling and John White.

Our THANKS and Congrats to all those who entered. What will be next???????

The McCook City Library summer reading program has come to a close. The youth were outstanding in their numbers for reading pages and minutes.

The top ten readers in each group are:

Kindergartner’s Unite (Planet Pals)

Isabella Burns, Nathan Blomstedt, Sullivan Hancock, Cyrus Galarneau, Addison Dold, Damien Peacock, Asher Pearson, Amelia Barger, Corinne Coady and Riot Samway.

1st & 2nd Graders (Space Cadets)

Xander Galarneau, Rinlee Blomstedt, Britton Blomstedt, Zander Ralston, Dylan Foley, Gidget Crocker, James Blomstedt, Paisley Marvier, Lily Spencer and Max Bates.

3rd & 4th Graders (Star Gazers)

Brighton Hancock, Hannah Ralston, Ashton Pedersen, Brooks Long, Brooklyn Dold, Violet Stevens, Ali Sellers, Axel Blomstedt, John White and Kaeden Oiler.

5th & 6th Graders (Starship Troopers)

Truman Hancock, Brianna Stecker, Derek Spencer, Paxton Pedersen, Jackson Blomstedt, Aaron Spencer, Redford Crocker, Addison Schliep, Brandon Mitchem and Eli Graff.

Congratulations to all our readers in the summer reading program and KEEP IT UP!!!!!

McCook City Library  held a book drawing during Children’s Book Week. Winners included: Kalissa Hagan, Zander Ralston, Kennedy Fichtner, Iris Chipperfield, Isabelle Davidson, Lee Davidson, Dashiell Messersmith, Kaleb Blake, John White, Ivy Bogardus, Siobhan Cochran, Britton Blomstedt, Addison Schliep, Madelyn Matson, Brighton Hancock, Dylan Foley, Brooklyn Dold, Landon Dickes, Marcus Ingles and Eli Ingles.

Registration for McCook City Library’s Summer Reading Program “Libraries Rock” will end Friday, May 25 at 5 pm.

Groups are: Kindergartner’s Unite (those going into kindergarten)

Tuesday 10-11:30 am   June 5-July 24

      1st and 2nd Graders

Tuesday 1:30-3:00 pm    June 5- July 24

   3rd and 4th Graders   

Thursdays 1:30-3:00 pm

   5th and 6th Graders

Wednesdays 1:30-3:00 pm

There will be no classes the week of July 4th. Must have library card to participate and current cards must be up to date and fine free.

Any questions please call the Library at 345-1906.

Children winning books and treats during “Children’s Book Week in May include: Kolbe Foster, Jack Cochran, Zander Ralston, Landon Dickes, Isabel Bieker, Siobahn Cochran, Cali Crawford, Emma Sandberg, Kassadi Porter, Lucy Weber.

Also receiving books are: Rambler Farr, Merea Smith, Abigail Porter, Norah Smith, Analia Almanza, Grace Wahrman, Jaelyn Kuykendall, John White, Tyler Stritt and Kenzie Michaelis.   Congratulations to all!!!!!!