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PRESCOTT - The Walla Walla County Rural Library District (WWCRLD) will be presenting its first ever district-wide Summer Reading Program this year. Three core performers - Jeff Evans' Science Magic, Pacific Science Center and Reptile Man -- will perform at each branch. Branch managers have also worked cooperatively for the first time, with each manager preparing kits for one weekly activity, and sharing them with the other branches. In addition, the Prescott branch has added some unique events such as an acupuncture presentation, movies and a Zombie Carnival.

This year's theme is "Fizz, Boom, Read!" and will allow readers of all ages to explore science with experiments, Grossology fun, Pacific Science Center programs and more. The program, which will run from June 18 - July 30, is open to babies through those entering 12th grade and will include programs, prizes, story hours and more. Families are invited to the kick-off event - Science Magic with Jeff Evans - on Wednesday, June 18 at 1 p.m. at the Prescott Community Library (103 S. "D" Street). All programs are free of charge and everyone is welcome.

"Fizz, Boom, Read!" programs begin with the June 18 kick-off and continue with a weekly school-age event at 1 p.m. each Wednesday. The following events will take place in addition to the regular Wednesday programs:

June 30 (Monday) at 6 p.m .: Lions Hall movie & free popcorn: The Swiss Family Robinson

July 17 (Saturday) at 1 p.m .: Teen & Tween Zombie Carnival

July 21 (Mon.) at 1:45 p.m. (ages 4-8) & 2:30 p.m. (ages 8+): Pacific Science Center.

Size is limited and attendees must pre-register for this event.

July 28 (Mon.) at 6 p.m .: Lions Hall movie & free popcorn: Wall-E

July 30 (Wed.) at 1 p.m .: Reptile Man

August 4 (Mon.) at 7 p.m .: The Science of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine. A

presentation for teens and adults at the Prescott Lions Hall.

For more information, call the Prescott library at (509) 849-2411 or keep updated on happenings by visiting their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/prescottlibrary.