Eat the Rainbow:Adult Nutrition Class

The 2025 Summer Reading Program along with Second Harvest of the Big Bend presents Eat the Rainbow: Adult Nutrition Class on Wednesday, July 9 at 10:00 AM at the Eastpoint Branch Library and 1:00 PM at Carrabelle. This is a free nutrition class about how to make healthy choices fun, vibrant, and delicious. Adults can learn about a colorful approach to healthy eating; discover easy, budget-friendly recipes; sample tasty, wholesome foods and get practical tips for balanced eating. All supplies and samples provided. Plus adults are also welcome to attend the Novels & Nibbles: Book Club on Wednesday, July 9 at 12:00 pm at the Eastpoint Branch. All library programs are free and open to the public with no library card required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries.

This year’s Summer Reading Program theme, “Color Our World,” highlights art and creativity at the Franklin County Public Libraries. The program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a variety of artistic expressions. Guests are invited to celebrate every page, paint stroke, and performance that adds a little more color to the world.The Summer Reading Program features imaginative activities for all ages.

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families to local public libraries for reading and activities. A Summer Reading Program:

• encourages lifelong reading habits,
• supports reluctant readers with activities,
• helps children maintain their skills over the summer,
• generates interest in the library and books, and it being summer,
• can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time.