by 
When I was a young child in Superior, one of my favorite places was the Superior Public Library. It was in that two-story building that my friends and I watched film strips, played the hokey pokey, and yup – we turned ourselves around to check out books that took our minds on other adventures. Hours were spent there visiting with Mrs. Campos, who today is still the main Librarian at Superior Public Library, and just like all the summers before this she and her volunteers are busy bringing a love of reading to Superior’s youth.
This year the theme for summer reading is “Every Hero has a Story”.
Mrs. Campos is definitely a hero this summer, as she came to the rescue and helped to save the Summer School program for JFK students. When JFK Principal Manny Ramirez was unable to find a teacher for summer school he called on Mrs. Campos to see if she would be willing to collaborate her summer reading program with summer school. She agreed to help and the summer school program was saved.
The students attending summer school were able to get the extra help they needed and attend summer reading which was an added benefit. The collaboration met grant guidelines that funded summer school as well.
All of the students attending the Summer Reading program and Summer School will be given a pass for free swimming at the pool and will also be treated to a special party at the school.
The library has many free activities and services including movie rentals, computer usage and, of course, there are thousands of books to choose from. For more information on the programs and activities at the Superior Public Library you can call the staff directly at 520-689-2327.
Mila Besich is a resident of Superior with two children. She volunteers for many local organizations. She is an experienced fundraiser and event planner for Copper Corridor Economic Development Coalition. She covers some of the area town councils and schools.
by by