By Evelyn Long

for the Morrow County Sentinel

Cardington Police Chief John HInton explained the workings of his department to summer reading patrons from the Cardington Public Library. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Police-Chief-John-Hinton.jpgCardington Police Chief John HInton explained the workings of his department to summer reading patrons from the Cardington Public Library. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

Aiden Richardson and Isaiah Nippert visit the fire house during the Summer Reading program. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Aiden-Richardson-and-Isasiah-Nippert.jpgAiden Richardson and Isaiah Nippert visit the fire house during the Summer Reading program. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

Jackson Standley sits in the EMS vehicle in his visit as part of the summer reading program. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Jackson-Standley.jpgJackson Standley sits in the EMS vehicle in his visit as part of the summer reading program. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

L-r: Working with the youngsters who visiting from the Summer Reading program are Police Chief John Hinton, and firemen Jake Carson, Ale Ballinger and Micah Swanson, the newest fireman. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Hinton-Jake-Carson-Alex-Balliner-Micah-Swanson.jpgL-r: Working with the youngsters who visiting from the Summer Reading program are Police Chief John Hinton, and firemen Jake Carson, Ale Ballinger and Micah Swanson, the newest fireman. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

Cassidy Hudgel climbs down from the fire engine during the visit of Summer Reading program youngsters to the fire house. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Cassidy-Hudgel.jpgCassidy Hudgel climbs down from the fire engine during the visit of Summer Reading program youngsters to the fire house. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

Summer Reading youngsters from the Cardington Library Luca Trioano and Patrick Trioana, step off the fire engine. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel
http://aimmedianetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/29/2015/07/web1_Luca-and-Patrick-Trioana-step-off-of-fire-engine.jpgSummer Reading youngsters from the Cardington Library Luca Trioano and Patrick Trioana, step off the fire engine. Carol Bartlett | Morrow County Sentinel

The Summer Reading Program at the Cardington-Lincoln Public Library has carried out the theme “Super Hero Training Academy,” with special guests appearing that are related to that theme.

The program which is held every Wednesday for five weeks, begins at 11 am.

Recently, the youngsters visited the Cardington Fire Department, EMS and Police Department following the theme for the week “Our Community Heroes.”

Each department spokesperson spoke briefly on the duties of their department and answered questions although most of the youngsters were more interested in exploring the vehicles used. They climbed into the units with personnel standing by for assistance and to answer questions.

Deputy Brian Newsome encouraged the youngsters to interact with his seven year old Canine Unit.

Future programs include the visit by Magician Kleefeld on July 1 and Dick Noll, Scientist, on July 8. The program will wind up on July 15 with the annual Pool Party.

Youths from grades one through 12 are invited to the program which is led and organized by Hillary Scholz, the library’s youth director.

Evelyn Long is a correspondent with the Morrow County Sentinel and can be reached at [email protected].