News Photos by Darby Hinkley

Hundreds of children enjoyed many games, activities, snacks and bouncy houses on Wednesday at Alpena County Library’s Summer Book Club Carnival, wrapping up “A Universe of Stories” reading program. At least 460 children participated in this summer’s reading program, Library Director Eric Magness-Eubank said on Wednesday. At left children wait their turn to go in the bouncy houses. Above, Avery Green, 8, watches as Sam Fitzpatrick, 8, slides a puck down the lane in one of the carnival games. Sitting at right is volunteer Hallie Ludwiczak.