Summer Adventure Challenge Kickoff celebrations presented by Cobb County Public Library will be staged outdoors at four libraries in the early evening Friday, May 21.

The all-ages Kickoff celebrations will be 6 pm to 8 pm Friday at:

• Switzer Library, 266 Roswell Street, Marietta 30060. 770-528-2320.
• South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road, Mableton 30126. 678-398-5828
• West Cobb Regional Library, 1750 Dennis Kemp Ln NW, Kennesaw 30152. 770-528-4699.
• Sewell Mill Library & Cultural Center, 2051 Lower Roswell Rd, Marietta 30068. 770-509-2711.

The Summer Adventure Challenge designed to encourage reading through the season runs June 1-July 31. “Tails & Tales” is the 2021 summer reading theme with Cobb libraries highlighting animal stories and habitats from across the globe. Supporters for the local program include Georgia Public Library Service and Cobb Library Foundation.

The Kickoff events will be a celebration of summer reading – and everyone is encouraged to wear animal costumes and plan to be engaged in the festive atmosphere, organizers say.

“Each of the four Kickoff events will be unique,” said Mary Wood, Community Engagement Manager. “This will be fun, family events.”

To learn more about our Summer Adventure Challenge, visit cobbcat.org/summer.