The Falkville Public Library held its “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff Thurs., July 3. About 25 students listened to stories, made playdough out of cornstarch and conditioner and had snacks.

The program will continue every Thursday at 2 p.m. during the month of July. Each session will feature special guests, science experiments and reading prizes. For more information, call 256-784-5822.

Claire Bramlett, 2, receives chips, cookies and lemonade at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. | Joy Harris

From left, Avery, Claire and Meggie Bramlett mix up their bags of playdough with Jeannie Asherbranner at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. The program will continue every Thursday at 2 p.m. during the month of July with special guests, science experiments and reading prizes. | Joy Harris

From left, Emily MacDonald, Addison Kyker and Adalyn Taylor add food coloring and glitter to their playdough mixes at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. | Joy Harris

Emily MacDonald helps students make playdough out of cornstarch and conditioner at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. | Joy Harris

Little sister Claire Bramlett, 2, plays with older brother Avery, 8, and older sister Meggie, 6 during the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. | Joy Harris

Jaxon Roberts relaxes as he listens to Jeannie Asherbranner read “Tikki Tikki Tembo” at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. The program will continue each Thursday at 2 p.m. during the month of July. | Joy Harris

From left, Micah, Kori and Isaac Dawson look at books and listen to Jeannie Asherbranner read “Tikki Tikki Tembo” at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading kickoff July 3. | Joy Harris

Jeannie Asherbranner reads “Tikki Tikki Timbo” to the more than 20 students in attendance at the Falkville Public Library “Fizz! Boom! Read!” summer reading program kickoff July 3. The program will continiue every Thursday at 2 p.m. through the month of July. | Joy Harris