More than 1,000 children who’ve registered for the Mission Viejo Library’s SummerREAD program are enjoying creating their own books to read thanks to an 8th-grade student.
Courtney Ruef designed her Girl Scout Silver Project to benefit the kids in the popular SummerREAD program with a creative take-home activity. The library’s free summer reading program runs from June 22 through Aug. 3.
Ruef, who attends Newhart Middle School, got the idea for her project after reading a copy of “The Library Mouse” by Daniel Kirk. She thought children would enjoy making their own books and that others might enjoy reading the youngsters’ creative works. She devoted 40 hours of service to her project, which also included creating publicity, blank books and instructions.
“So far, the craft activity has been very popular, and it tied in well with our SummerREAD theme of ‘Be Creative at Your Library,’” said Director of Library Services Valerie Maginnis.
“It’s a wonderful project for children, who are encouraged to return their completed books to the library where they will be put on display.”
For more information, visit the library’s Web site at www.cmvl.org or call 949-470-3076.
