Chilton’s 2009 summer reading program began Wednesday with a story read by a Holstein Friesian cow. 

    Dressed in a black and white costume, udders and all, Cathy Pagel, chairperson for Farm Bureau and Calumet County Dairy Promotion, gave pre-school through 2nd-graders a “taste of Wisconsin”.  Parents sat in surrounding chairs and kids sprawled out on the floor as Pagel told the story of a young cow named Haley.  After the story, Pagel and 2009 Farm Bureau Princess, Ashley Pagel, asked trivia questions about Wisconsin.

    According to Kathy Garton, director of the Chilton Public Library, summer reading programs are a tradition among all Wisconsin libraries.  Most programs offer summer reading programs to kids and young adults, but unlike other libraries, Chilton offers their summer reading program to children, young adults and adults.  

    “We believe that reading is important across all ages,” said Garton. “It’s important to keep your mind going.”

    Thanks to local sponsors such as Farm Bureau & Calumet County Dairy Promotion and Community Bank & Trust, the library holds weekly activities for all ages.  Story readings and crafts will be offered as participants read their way through summer.  According to Garton, author visits are also on the agenda and prizes will be given away based on the number of books an individual reads.

    Those interested in becoming a part of the summer reading program can call the Chilton Public Library to sign up.

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