Pictured are Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Padraig Fleming, Bernie Foran, Laois County Librarian, Emma O'Riordan, Laois Library Service, Childrens Author Sarah Webb and Teacher Ms. Rachel Fitzpatrick along with her pupils of 3rd Class Scoil Bhride N.S Portlaoise Photo Denis Byrne
Laois Libraries officially launched this year’s Summer Stars Reading Programme with special guest, children’s author Sarah Webb in Portlaoise Library.
Sarah joined Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council Pádraig Fleming, County Librarian Bernie Foran and Laois Library staff on a visit to Ms Fitzpatrick’s 3rd Class pupils in Scoil Bhríde, Portlaoise.
Here, Sarah gave an inspiring talk all about the joy of reading.
She encouraged everyone to dive into books and take part in the challenge this summer.
Summer Stars is a free national reading programme for children that runs in all public libraries over the summer months, until August 30.
It’s designed to help children keep up their reading skills during the holidays while discovering the fun and freedom of choosing their own books.
A spokesperson said: “Reading over the summer helps build confidence, sparks imagination, and keeps young minds active and curious, and Summer Stars makes it all exciting and rewarding.
“Pop into your local library to sign up and get started.
“There are fun events, reading logs, and even prizes to be won.”
Enjoying the Laois County Librarian Service Summer Stars Launch was Cathaoirleach Padraig Fleming speaking with Pupils of Scoil Bhride N.S Portlaoise Photo Denis ByrnePictured at Portlaoise Library were Emma O’Riordan, Author Sara Webb, Padraig Fleming Cathaoirleach Laois Co Co, Bernie Foran Laois County Librarian, Aoife Moore,Pictured at Portlaoise Library were Padraig Fleming Cathaoirleach Laois Co Co, Bernie Foran Laois County Librarian with Childrens Author Sarah Webb for the Launch of the Summer Stars Reading Competition Laois County Library Service Photo Denis ByrneLaois County Librarian Bernie Foran speaking with pupils of Scoil Bhride Portlaoise Photo Denis ByrnePictured are Laois County Council Cathaoirleach Padraig Fleming, Bernie Foran, Laois County Librarian, Aoife Moore Laois Library Service, Childrens Author Sarah Webb along with pupils of 3rd Class Scoil Bhride N.S Portlaoise Photo Denis ByrneChildrens Author Sarah Webb reading from her book Blazing A Trail with pupils of Scoil Bhride N.S Portlaoise Photo Denis Byrne
