8 • The Beacon May 30 , 2024

The Coshocton County District Library System announced the launch of the 2024 Summer Reading Program , Adventure Begins at Your Library . Readers of all ages are invited to embark on a journey filled with books , activities and events designed to inspire a love of reading and exploration .

Program highlights include the following :

Learning challenges Children and teens can earn rewards and incentives by completing reading challenges and activities . For every five hours of reading , an entry is earned for one of the grand prize drawings . Reading progress can be tracked using the Beanstack app or with the reading logs available at the library . A summer checkout challenge is available for adults . For every five checkouts , an entry is earned for one of the grand prize drawings . Checkout stamp cards are available at the library , or checkouts can be recorded on the Beanstack app .

Interactive programming From story times and craft programs to book clubs and trivia nights , there ’ s something for everyone . Check the library ’ s calendar for a full schedule of events .

Fun and games

Engage in scavenger hunts , complete bingo cards and more . Activities are planned for all ages .

Grand prizes

Thanks to the generosity of community businesses , organizations and individuals , prizes are available for each age group . The last day to participate in the Summer Reading Program is Saturday , July 27 . The names of the grand prize winners will be randomly drawn and announced the week of Monday ,

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July 29 . “ This year ’ s theme , ‘ Adventure Begins at Your Library ,’ aims to spark curiosity and encourage lifelong learning through the magic of stories and adventures ,” said Jennifer Austin , library director of the Coshocton County District Library System . “ The library is excited to offer a diverse range of programs that cater to all age groups , ensuring that everyone can find their own adventure at the library this summer .”

Registering for the Summer Reading Program is free and open to all community members . To sign up or learn more about the program , visit www . coshoctonlibrary . org or stop in the library .

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Shirley ( Williams ) Rehard

Shirley ( Williams ) Rehard 11 / 11 / 36 – 05 / 20 / 24

Don ’ t cry for me … I am no longer in pain or suffering . I am finally reunited with my beautiful daughter Leeann Katherine that I ’ ve loved and missed so dearly . Born Francis Neva VanAlstine in Ontario , Canada . Mother Dorothy VanAlstine and the only father she ever knew , John Smith .

A hardworking and caring mother , grandmother , great grandmother and great great-grandmother … To Brad ( Sharon ) Williams , Debi Williams- Wolfe , Tina Harmon , Becky ( Doug ) Alford , Tony ( Connie ) Williams and Lisa ( Jr . McCoy ) Williams and step son , Greg Rehard . 20 grandchildren , 40 great grandchildren and 18 great great-grandchildren .

Preceded in death by former husband and parent to her children , Brad Williams Sr . Second husband , James “ Jim ” Rehard ; her

Shirley ( Williams ) Rehard

in-laws , Wilson and Pauline Rehard , as well as her eldest daughter , Leeann Katherine .

Don ’ t grieve for me , for I am in a much better place . Just pray and stand by the family that I have left behind . Until we meet again someday .

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date .

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