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Children will be inspired to become readers after spending time with our Team Read teens. Together they will share a great book to keep and play favorite games.
Children who are already reading or who are developing the skills to be ready to read select a book a book to keep and work on their reading with an encouraging teen reading mentor for 20 minutes. We have a variety of board games and card games for the children and teens to play together and practice counting, color recognition, teamwork and good sportsmanship. Week after week, kids look forward to spending this time with their new friend!
SPARK Summer Learning is generously supported by the Foellinger Foundation, Friends of the Allen County Public Library, and the Allen County Public Library Foundation.
Situated on the edge of a busy city neighborhood and within easy driving distance of farms and country-dwellers, Hessen Cassel Branch has been a lifeline for the community since its doors opened in 1972. The library serves as a meeting place for customers of all ages, and is heavily used after school. Hessen Cassel Branch intentionally supports the developmental needs of customers of all ages. From wooden blocks, puppets, and play clothes for children; to classes on art techniques, budgeting, and Allen County history; to an ever-changing collection of print, AV, and electronic materials; we serve a dynamic neighborhood that is rich in cultural and ethnic diversity.
