Aiken's Storytime in the Gardens will peel back its pages for the fall season on Sept. 1.
At 4 p.m. every Tuesday through Oct. 27, local senior adults will read age-appropriate books to children - ages 8 and under - at the sand patio in Hopelands Gardens, 135 Dupree Place.
The program is free, and City staff recommend bringing a blanket or chair to sit on. Snacks are also welcome.
Each family in attendance will receive a free copy of one of the books. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Storytime had more than 1,400 participants last year, and 880 books were given out to young readers, according to a press release. The program's theme for this season is "Pete the Cat."
The City is still seeking volunteers to sponsor the fall season.
The cost to sponsor is $175 per reading, and the price covers the cost of the books given away.
To sponsor a program, call 803-642-7650.
In case of inclement weather, the program will move to rooms 6 and 7 at the H. Odell Weeks Activities Center, 1700 Whiskey Road.
For weather information, call 803-643-4661; for other inquiries, call 803-642-7631.
Maayan Schechter is the digital news editor with the Aiken Standard. Follow her on Twitter @MaayanSchechter.