Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Hurlburt families participate in the base library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. The program opened with a summer Olympics-themed event where Hurlburt youth participated in 10 activity stations. The stations combine mental and physical challenges to teach children about the importance of mental and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)

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Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Children run through a training circuit during the library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. The program started off the month with a summer Olympics-themed event where Hurlburt youth participated in 10 activity stations. The stations combined mental and physical challenges to teach children about the importance of mental and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)

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Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

A child practices her aim with a softball during the Summer Reading Program opening ceremonies at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. The program opened with a summer Olympics-themed event where Hurlburt youth participated in 10 activity stations. The stations combined mental and physical challenges to teach children about the importance of mental and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)

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Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Hurlburt youth and their families participate in the library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. The program opened with a summer Olympics-themed event where Hurlburt youth participated in 10 activity stations. The stations combined mental and physical challenges to teach children about the importance of mental and physical training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)

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Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Children putt during the library’s Summer Reading Program kickoff at Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 9, 2016. The opening ceremony was Olympics-themed and centered on physical and mental challenges to teach children about the importance of working hard and setting goals. The summer Olympics-theme was titled ‘Read for the Win!’ and encouraged children to train like Olympians to overcome their challenges in life. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kai White)

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Hurlburt library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Published June 10, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Kai White
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --

The Hurlburt Field Base Library kicked off their summer reading program June 9, 2016. ‘Read for the Win’ is inspired by the 2016 Summer Olympics and encourages children in the Hurlburt community to read and stay active this summer. The kickoff had 10 stations where participants challenged themselves physically and mentally.

Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Library kicks off Summer Reading Program

Library kicks off Summer Reading Program