BOOKS & BITES EVENT BRINGS STORIES AND HEALTHY SNACKS TO

COLCHESTER LIBRARY

Carthage, IL – Memorial Hospital’s Health & Wellness Team is proud to partner with the
Colchester District Library to present Books & Bites, a free event designed to bring children and families together for an afternoon of stories, nutrition, and fun.
The event will be held on Monday, June 16, from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the Colchester District Library, 203 Macomb St., Colchester, Illinois.
Books & Bites will feature story time and engaging nutrition tips from Memorial Hospital
registered dietitians Julie Shoemaker & Ashlyn Housewright. Children of all ages will also enjoy healthy snacks and receive take-home goodies.
“At Memorial Hospital, we are committed to promoting health and wellness in our
communities,” said Housewright, Executive Director Community Health & Wellness at
Memorial Hospital. “We’re excited to team up with the Colchester Library to help kids discover the fun of reading and learn simple ways to make nutritious choices.”
The event is free and open to children of all ages. While registration is not required, families are encouraged to RSVP on the Facebook event page.
For more information about the event, please contact the Health & Wellness Center at            217-357- 6540. To learn more about Memorial Hospital’s Health &  Wellness Center visit
https://www.mhtlc.org/services/health-wellness-center/
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Pictured: Registered Dietitians Julie Shoemaker (left) and Ashlyn Housewright (right) teaching children about nutritious snacks at Memorial Hospital last summer.