Old Forge Library Reading Program participants meet some local heroes

Retired Army Major General Russell J. Czerw and Elsa and Heidi Klaiber. Photos by Gina Greco

Retired Army Major General Russell J. Czerw and Elsa and Heidi Klaiber. Photos by Gina Greco

The theme of this year’s children’s summer reading program at the Old Forge Library is “Every Hero has a Story,” and to kick off the sessions on Thursday, July 2 participants had the opportunity to meet some of our community heroes.

Invited guests included Town of Webb School bus driver Jon Bailey, Town of Webb school teacher Judy Ehrensbeck, Fr. Shane Lynch, EMT and member of the Old Forge Fire Department, Town of Webb Patrolman Anthony Capristo, and retired Army Major General Russell J. Czerw.

Town of Webb school teacher, Judy Ehrensbeck reads a book to reading program children

Town of Webb school teacher, Judy Ehrensbeck reads a book to reading program children

The reading program is held every Thursday through July 30 from noon to 1 p.m. and is open to children pre-k and up.

Kindergarten age and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Registration is available through July 9 by stopping by the library or calling (315) 369-6008.

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