After nine weeks of battling the villains Lazy Bones and Brain Drain, the heroes of Plumb Library’s summer reading program celebrated on Saturday afternoon.

Approximately 70 people arrived at the First Congregational Church for the “Hero-bration”. The event featured visits from Batman, Spider-Man and local heroes from the police and highway departments.

“This was truly a community party,” said Children’s Librarian Lisa Fuller. “We are so grateful for all of the town employees and residents who took time out of their day to volunteer.”

Town Surveyor Jeff Eldridge arrived with a fire truck for kids to explore, police officer Sean Crook was present, and resident Gordon Helme, a Navy and Marine veteran, showed off gear and spoke about his experience in the military.

Throughout the afternoon, Batman and Spider-Man interacted with the kids, getting them fired up for the truck outside and making sure everyone danced as Howard Plaud, known as DJ Howie, played music.

“There were three superheroes today: Spider-Man, Batman and DJ Howie,” Plaud joked.

This year, 97 children, 34 teenagers and 32 adults participated in the program, completing 3,278 challenges.

The challenges offered participants a chance to do more than read this summer.

They tackled other tasks such as solving brain teasers and more physical tests.

“We really wanted kids to get outside, too,” Fuller said.

Community service was another important aspect of the program.

Flannel pillows were crafted and given to residents at the Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion earlier in the summer. On the library grounds, a memorial garden was planted, and the names of patrons who passed away were put on display.

“Those were heroic community events that a young group of kids were able to accomplish,” Fuller said.