Firemen let kids play with the fire hose at the Friends of the Anza Library 2023 Summer Reading Program Kick-off event. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
Vendors, a book and DVD sale, music, book signings and mingling with library staff and supporters were highlights of the Friends of the Anza Library 2023 Summer Reading Program Kick-off event Saturday, June 10.KOYT 97.1 LPFM Community Radio provided musical entertainment, while boba drinks, jewelry, glass art, ceramics, fresh organic foods and unique apparel were offered by vendors at the festive event.Inside the library, Friends of the Anza Library members, as well as staff, gave guided tours of the facility and answered questions. Children flowed all over the room, seeking books and special activities. Authors Elizabeth Gardner and Jennifer Savino were on hand meeting, greeting and signing their books for excited fans as guitarist Mathew Dodge provided his unique renditions of po
