Trevor the Games Man visited the Ingalls Memorial Library last week, as the library celebrated the end of its Summer Learning Program. COURTESY
Trevor the Games Man visited the Ingalls Memorial Library last week, as the library celebrated the end of its Summer Learning Program. Credit: COURTESY

The Ingalls Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Program in Rindge wrapped up last week, with the distribution of prizes and a visit from Trevor the Games Man.

Over 100 children, teens and adults participated in the summer reading program this year, according to Library Director Donna Straitiff. 

Rather than offering prizes for reading accomplishments, the library focused on reading as its own reward this year. However, all who achieved “Grand Master” status had the opportunity to select a book for the library’s collection, subject to a librarian’s review. Each book will include a custom label with the reader’s name.

Earl Cole and Dave Soroka from Charity Lodge 18 with Emma, one of the winners of the bicycles donated by the Charity Lodge. COURTESY
Earl Cole and Dave Soroka from Charity Lodge 18 with Lena Gaspar, one of the winners of the bicycles donated by the Charity Lodge. COURTESY Credit: COURTESY

The Mason Charity Lodge #18 donated grand prizes of two bicycles with helmets. Each person who signed up for summer reading was entered into a raffle for a chance to win one of the bicycles. The Masons have been supporting the library’s summer and winter reading programs for many years. Those who were not interested in winning a bicycle had a chance to win a gift card for Toadstool Bookshop.

Other companies and organizations that supported summer reading include Pumpkin Organization of Rindge (POOR), the Rindge Chamber of Commerce, the Rindge Woman’s Club, the Jaffrey-Rindge Rotary Club, Charity Lodge #18, Signature Smiles, Hannaford’s and Market Basket.