Patch Blogs: Summer Reading Program, Car Seat Safety and a Dentist Disaster

Kingstowne-Rose Hill Patch and other Patches near Alexandria have welcomed several new bloggers in the past few weeks. Here’s some recent blog highlights.

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Alexandria Library Launches SummerQuest Reading Program – Alexandria’s library system is offering reading programs for children less than a year to 17 years old. This year’s SummerQuest theme, “Dig Into Reading,” will feature children’s performers and educational organizations such as the Alexandria Archaeology Museum.

The Giving Circle of Alexandria Sponsors Car-Seat Safety Inspections – Alexandria charitable group offered car-seat safety inspections for low-income families participating in local playgroups. 

Legal Corner: OMG, Dentist Broke Needle in My Mouth! Lawyer Gwendolyn Hickman offers a weekly legal column addressing reader questions and issues.

Your First Step to First Aid – Patient First lists what a good home first aid safety kit should contain.