During the Cleveland Public Library's Summer Reading Club 2008, the young people of Cleveland read over 73,000 books. Many of the Summer Reading Club's 6400 participants completed the 12 book challenge several times over. On August 16th, the Main Library welcomed several hundred adults and children to celebrate their accomplishments. Children and adults from around the city were treated to local entertainers, refreshments and gaming. The Summer Reading Club is a long-standing tradition at Cleveland Public Library, where cultivating literacy and the enjoyment of books in Cleveland's children is a constant focus.

Performers during the program included storytellers Bobby and Sherri Norfolk, balloon creations by Zap Entertainment and picture book writer Lawrence Hohman. The Scenarios Teen scriptwriting contest winner and graphic novelist Marc Sumerak spoke about their work as well. Finally, the grand prize winners of the BMX bike and the Southwest Airlines tickets for a family of four were announced. Stay tuned for more information about the Winter Reading Club, coming later this year to a library near you.