Main library hosting party to celebrate America's birthday

A new reading program called “Stars & Stories” is coming to the Surprise Public Library System to celebrate America’s 250th Birthday.

A kickoff party will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 4 at Surprise Regional Library, 15960 N. Bullard Ave.

This special event will feature a reading of the Declaration of Independence, live music and family-friendly activities.

There is no registration required.

The “Stars & Stories” program will encourage readers to log 1,776 minutes from Wednesday, Oct. 1 through Independence Day in honor of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.

Readers will be awarded badges and prizes, based on minutes read. Prizes include books, American flags, challenge coins and p

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