The Apopka Police Department Cookies and Milk with a Cop returned last month to an appreciative crowd at the North Orange Branch Library. And now, the popular event has announced its next three dates.
The good news? The next Cookies and Milk with a Cop is this Saturday!
Join the APD this Saturday, March 19th from 11 am to noon at the North Orange Branch Library. Bring your kids to meet our local police officers, enjoy a story, arts and crafts, and cookies and milk provided by the McDonald's in Apopka (LCL McDonald's).
Cookies and Milk with a Cop is an initiative started by Officer Andrew Raphael of the Winter Garden Police Department. The goal is to bring kids and Cops together in a fun and non-traditional environment that builds trust and makes friends. The event is on the third Saturday of every month. The event usually lasts 1–2 hours depending on the stories and crafts.
The APD provides a police officer for reading to the children.
McDonald's provides cookies and milk.
The Apopka Library provides a comfortable setting.
The event is free. The North Orange Branch Library is located at 1211 E Semoran Boulevard in Apopka. Cookies and Milk provided by Apopka McDonalds on Main Street (LCL – Lopez Restaurants). The officer will read 2-3 books to the kids and hand out police stickers, pencils, and safety bracelets. After storytime, the children will be able to participate in arts and crafts provided by the library.
"This is a valuable event for our agency in order to connect better with our citizens," said Officer Jason Wiggins. "The children and parents enjoy the interaction and it provides a great opportunity for them to ask questions about our profession."
Reservations are NOT necessary.
Storytime Schedule:
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