Blue Ridge Library is having a special kick-off event for its summer reading program at the library on Thursday, May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

There will be a bounce house and free ice cream courtesy of “Scoop,” the Freedom First Credit Union ice cream truck.   Children and parents are invited to visit the library and sign up for the annual summer reading program activities. The library is located at 28 Avery Row, Roanoke, about a half-mile east of the Bonsack Walmart. For directions, call 540-928-2900.