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The Dover Public Librarys summer reading program is moving beyond the bookshelf, with crafts, gardening, wellness and exercise programs along with reading incentives for children ages 3 to 12 who participate in the six-week program.

Pat Rombach, childrens library, said the staff wanted to expand the program to include more than just reading.

With all the discussions about childhood obesity, we tried to think of a fun way to get children involved with good eating habits, fun exercise and reading, she said.

The reading portion of the program requires participants to read or be read to for 90 minutes each week through the six-week period. Children who complete the program will receive a certificate, a new paperback book, an invitation to a party at the Dover Pool on Aug. 10 and a chance to win a new bicycle provided by the Tuscarawas County Dairy Farmers Association.

Story and craft times during the summer program will run July 20-25 for children 5 months to 6 years. Infant time is 10 a.m., toddlers at 10:30 a.m., 3- to 4 year-olds at 11 a.m. and ages 5 to 6 at noon. Children ages 6 to 8 can join the Primary Club, and those 9-12 are invited to the Tween Club.

Registration for the reading programs start Monday and runs through June 16.

The library is sponsoring a community pizza garden in conjunction with the wellness portion of the program. The pizza garden will feature plants used in pizza and salsa. Planting will begin at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, with a talk by Heather Parsio from Stutzman Lawn & Garden. Planting will continue at 2 p.m. Thursday if necessary. Families looking to participate in the community garden must register by Monday. Participation is open to children 3-12 and their families.

The library will also be revamping the grounds with the help of local children. From 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. June 13, children ages 3 to 12 are asked to bring an old pair of shoes or boots to the library and plant flowers in them. One shoe will go home, and the other will stay on the library grounds. Registration for this program is open through Friday.

The exercise program will run 10 to 11 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays June 22-July 28 on the front lawn of Dover High. Children will work with hula hoops, balls, jump ropes and more, take a walk around the school, and then return to the library for a snack. Friday mornings are reserved for children ages 3 to 7, while those ages 8 to 12 are welcome Saturday mornings. Registration for this program runs through June 16.

The library is also sponsoring two healthy eating programs. The first, featuring Linda Krupa from the Ohio State University Extension, is open to children ages 5 to 12 and their families. Get Your Plate in Shape will run from 2 to 3 p.m. June 15. Registration runs through June 13.

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