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  • A Greener Way to Read: Summer reading program helps the community—and the earth

    Source: American Libraries, 6/3/24

    Summer reading program prizes are a fun way to spark children’s participation. But those prizes often consist of nonrecyclable plastic items that—once the fun has worn off—end up as trash. Montgomery County (Md.) Public Libraries recently chose a greener, more community-focused way to get kids excited about books during their summer break.