Thursday July 16, Our World In Pictures
NEW JERSEY — Boys Compete in Sandcastle Contest: Logan Dennison, 13, right, and Vincent Impresa, 12, dig sand on the beach in the rain as they work on a sandcastle during the “NJ Sandcastle Contest,” in Belmar on Wednesday. After nearby lightning struck during a steady rain, the beach patrol stopped the competition and asked everyone to leave.
FLORIDA — Young Girl Volunteers at Library Event: Sienna Michie, 3, volunteers to be the toad during a story portion as Karen Climer, 38, left in purple, narrates the children’s book “Little Blue Truck” during a 45-minute routine on Wednesday at the Bonita Springs Public Library. Dozens of children came out to see Climer “The Balloon Twister” storyteller and entertainer.