400+ Attend New Rochelle Public Library's Summer Reading Kickoff Party

NEW ROCHELLE, NY — If the blockbuster attendance at the library's launch party is any indication, this will be a big summer for reading in the city.

Over 400 children, teens and adults attended the "Oceans of Possibilities" Summer Reading Kickoff Party on Saturday in Ruby Dee Park at Library Green.

The New Rochelle Public Library and the New Rochelle Downtown Business Improvement District joined forces to throw the grand summer reading kickoff party, with support from The Friends of the New Rochelle Public Library. The celebration featured a mix of activities for children and teens, including The Bubble Bus, sea creature crafts, airbrush tattoos, photos with fun props and Pout-Pout Fish.

Over 200 children signed up to participate in the Summer Reading Challenge, an incentive game which encourages children to keep reading all summer. All registrants (up to age 12) received a goody bag, summer reading game board and a free book. Children and teens may still register for the challenge by either visiting the library or registering online here.

Families also received information about all of the summer programs taking place at the main branch and Huguenot Children’s Library. Details about all children’s and teen summer programming can be found online here.