Children read with Bay's 'stars'

Families get an up close look at Officer Darren Ingham’s police cruiser at the Reading with the Stars program Sept. 26 at the Bay Village Branch Library.
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Monday, Sept. 26, was a special day at the Bay Village Branch Library. Bay Village Police Officer Darren Ingham was visiting as the community “star” for the day. 

He read a book, talked about his job and showed us his police car. As the children and their families came in they were invited to try on handcuffs. Then we all went outside to get a close-up look at a police cruiser. 

From the laptop to the radio on the inside to the lights and siren on the outside, children and adults alike were amazed at all the equipment that is a part of the average police car. 

Back inside, Officer Ingham read a book about police officers and talked about his job including a show and tell of all the equipment he carries on his belt along with those handcuffs. Afterwards, all the children made police hats to wear.

Mark your calendars for Monday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. That is when our next community “star” will be visiting; it's our own Dr.  Thomas Kelly, an eye doctor for many people here in Bay Village. Come hear Dr. Kelly read a book, share information about his job including some equipment and make your own pair of eyeglasses!

The last community “star” in this annual fall series will be Rick Burns who owns Burns Auto Service. He will visit on Monday, Nov. 28 at 7 p.m.