Wrangell Sentinel -

Summer is more than just playing outdoors for children — it can be about reading books and winning prizes, including a pool and pizza party.

The Irene Ingle Public Library’s summer reading program is open to children entering kindergarten through the freshman year of high school in the fall.

Almost 100 children completed the reading program last year, Margaret Villarma, library director, said last week.

Children need to come into the library or call 907-874-3535 to register in advance; the reading program starts June 1 and runs through July 30. The library is open noon to 5 p.m. Monday, Wednes...