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Summer Reading Challenge is CML’s signature program to keep young readers from losing critical literacy skills during the summer months. Loss of these skills is often referred to as summer slide, and places children at a distinct learning disadvantage once school begins again in the fall.

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Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers Mobile Produce Markets which provide a one-week supply of fresh produce to eligible families at no cost to them. The markets are held from April through November at select community centers throughout the City.

Many students love getting a break from school during the summer months, but it’s an easy time for children to fall behind in their literacy and comprehension skills.

Children nationwide continue to make up for time lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, making it even more important to stay on track with their reading during summer break. School districts and libraries in central Ohio are still working to close that learning gap.

“Some of the things that happened during COVID prevented our students from those outside learning experiences, those hands-on experiences, so we’re seeing some gaps with that knowledge base and that experience within comprehension,” Columbus City Schools Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Kelly Rivers said.

The Columbus Metropolitan Library (CML) has announced a new partnership with the Columbus Crew, allowing library patrons to check out free tickets to select home games.

Starting next week, ten Culture Passes will be available for in-person checkout at CML’s Main Library for six upcoming Crew home games on July 19, July 25, July 29, August 1, August 5, and August 23. Each pass admits two individuals of any age.

The Culture Pass program, which began in 2018, allows CML cardholders to borrow passes to various cultural institutions in central Ohio, similar to checking out a book.

The Linden Market partners with Mid-Ohio Food Collective to distribute free food in Ohio. We focus on health and provide our market members with free, fresh, & healthy produce. This Market is an Equal Opportunity Provider. We provide free, fresh produce to any household earning less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines. If you qualify and would like to become a member, stop by the market during our open hours. Just bring photo identification for your first visit!