Over the past month or so, kids at the Dolores Public Library have been donning their capes to meet and become heroes.
They have learned about superheroes, heroes in books, historical heroes, animal heroes, and heroes in the community. They have gotten to meet local heroes such as K-9 Search and Rescue members Chuck Melvin and Axel, guest speakers Deputy Trish and Deputy David, and more. In the process they have built upon their critical thinking skills, asking important questions such as, "Have you ever ridden your police bike into a parked car?"
Last Tuesday and Wednesday, they learned about the hero within each of them. Young harmonica players, a ballerina, a high jumper, and singers showed off their talent with heroic bravery.
The enthusiastic group of readers has been setting goals for their reading logs, which the library will accept back until July 31st.
Library Fun
Lego enthusiasts have been having fun with Legos at the library every second and fourth Friday of the month at 1 p.m.
In the alternating Fridays in between, there are movies for kids, also at 1 p.m.
The movie of the day is picked after everyone arrives.
The last movie of the summer will be Aug. 14.
The library also offers tech help on Tuesdays for when technology seems to have a mind of its own.
Duck, Duck, Float
You can now buy tickets for the Kiwani sponsored Duck Race at Escalante Days. Tickets can be bought for $10 per duck from the Dolores Rotary Club, the Dolores Town Hall, or at the Kiwani's booth in Flanders Park the day of the race which is Saturday, August 8th.
The ducks are launched from the 4th street bridge at 3:30 p.m.
The first duck to float across the finish line at Joe Rowell Park wins.
There are cash prizes, starting at $1,250 for first place.
Only three more weeks until the 39th annual Escalante Days!
Regan Umberger
