Wednesday, June 6, 2:00-3:00

Inside the A.M.E. Church at Pioneer Townsite, 200 North 9th

Help celebrate the Oklahoma Centennial at the Frederick Public Library and Pioneer Townsite. You'll explore Oklahoma when you attend the 2007 Summer Reading Programs, “Oklahoma Kids: A Kaleidoscope”. The programs will be Wednesdays, May 30, June 6, 13, 20. Children ages 5-12 and grades K-5 can enjoy these super presentations and READING ALL SUMMER. We can celebrate Oklahoma's 100th year of statehood and entertaining aspects of living in the olden days up to present.

All programs are open to the public and free of charge. Children younger than five MUST be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is NOT required but we suggest applying for a library card early if your child does not already have one. Overdue fines must be paid to check out books.

Molly Levite Griffis, a two time Oklahoma Book Award author, will bring to life the amazing true story of The Remarkable Ride of the Abernathy Boys - two Frederick boys who go on a great adventure! Molly Levite Griffis grew up in Apache, Oklahoma, spending childhood winters by the potbelly stove at her parents' general store, Levite's Handy Corner. She is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She lives in Norman where she owned and managed Levite of Apache, a business specializing in the unlikely combination of books and Pendleton blankets! She has written eight books centered on Oklahoma. Her latest book, Paradise on the Prairie, is a tribute to the Oklahoma Centennial and a blend of interesting fact and fiction. Come dressed in pioneer clothing (optional) and see famous characters including the Abernathy Boys. Mrs. Griffis will answer questions about the boys' adventures. Mrs. Griffis is a delightful character you won't want to miss. A tour of the Pioneer Townsite will follow the program.

The summer reading programs and supplies are sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, the Frederick Public Library, The Friends of the Public Library, the First National Bank, BancFirst, Karen Caldwell, Sonic, and the Frederick Chapter of Mu Phi.

Call the Library at 335-3601 for more details.