Thursday is open reading day at the Carnegie Library.  Open reading continues through the summer months.  Young people are invited to read alone or along with others at the Carnegie Library on Thursday.  Each child in attendance that reads four total hours or more during the open reading days will be eligible to attend the Pool Party hosted by the Carnegie Library on August 15.

The Ballinger ISD will once again hold the Summer Food Service Program.  Beginning Monday July 29 and continuing through Friday, August 23, lunch will be served Monday through Friday from 11:45 AM through 12:30 PM.  The meal is dine-in only and is free to all children ages one to 18 years of age.  People over 18 years of age are also eligible for a free of charge lunch if determined to be mentally or physicall handicapped by a state or local educational agency, and participate in a public or private nonprofit school program for the handicapped during the school year.

The general public over 18 years of age may purchase a meal for $3.50.