SOLON — In recognition of Car SeatSafety Week, held annually during thethird week of September, the Solon Public Library is hosting a car seat inspection Saturday, Sept. 21 from 9-11:00 a.m.

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) notes that motor vehicle inju ries are a leading cause of death among children in the United States, and that many of these deaths (and serious injuries) can be prevented by properly buckling children in car seats, booster seats, or seat belts as appropriate for their age.

According to the CDC, 711 children ages 12 and younger were killed in motor vehicle crashes in 2021 with more than 63,000 injured in 2020. 36% of those deaths were children who were not buckled in.

At Saturday’s event, trained and certified technicians will be available to answer any questions, check for any recalls, and assist with ensuring your child safety seat is installed correctly.

Appointments are strongly encouraged with a limited number of walk-in’s available. To make an appointment call the Library at 319- 624-2678 or email [email protected]. Appointments generally take 20-30 minutes.

For more information on child safety seats go towww.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/child-safety.