One of my favorite shows is going off the air, Reading Rainbow is ending its 26-year run this Friday. Hosted by LeVar Burton, the show featured a children's book that would spur a real-life adventure: visiting a pet store, getting a tailor made coat or interviewing workers at an all-night diner. At the end of the show kids would give their reviews of a couple of books. The idea behind the show was to inspire a love of reading in kids, something we try to do at the library. It is sad to see a show with that philosophy being passed over for funding. If you don't know about the show check out its website or this great article on NPR.