This Saturday, the biggest event of the year kicks off for the Warner Library.

The annual summer reading club, which brings hundreds of kids and adults from the community together aimed at reading throughout the summer. Mel Snow is the Children's Librarian at the Library and reminds this Saturday is the big kick-off event for the summer reading club.

Each year, those who enroll in the summer reading club are given a reading log. This year, Snow indicates they are really allowing those who participate to customize how they participate. Whether it is time spent reading or the number of books you read, they just want folks reading.

The library is looking to play into the theme of 'Color Our World' and Snow indicates there are plenty of great programs, from live animals coming to the library to a summer art program.

According to Emily Dunham, Adult Program Coordinator at the Library, they have a great group of prizes to choose from. They have favorites from last year and some new offerings they are excited about.

Snow and Dunham stress the importance of the summer reading club and how it helps prevent students from experiencing what is called 'the summer slide'.

Again, the Warner Library's summer reading club kicks off with its event this Saturday, May 31, from 9 am to 1 pm, and get signed up for the summer reading club at the same time. Visit vwarner.org for more information. You can also follow the library on most social media platforms.