Library

Members of Greene County Library’s Summer Reading Program met at the library one last time, bringing the successful, “A Universe of Stories,” themed season to a close. The two-month program met five days a week and was filled with events and activities to keep the children (and participating adults) busy with art projects, games, movies and entertainment. Entertainment included a ventriloquist, music and magic show, movies, visits from cockatiels, reptiles and Aliens, Astronauts and a Turtle!    

The day began with games and prizes followed by award presentations for: Most Books Read: First Place: Pre-K/Kindergarten – Joleigh Dyches, 1^st/5^th – Anna O’Hanlon, 6^th/12^th – Markiah Reid, Adult – Evelyn Miller. Second Place: Pre-K/Kindergarten – Madelyn Dyches, 1^st/5^th – Frater Harris Jr, 6^th/12^th – Leona Webb, Adult – Mary Ann Weeks. Third Place: Pre-K/Kindergarten – Zaylee Welch, 1^st/5^th – Oriona Harris and Corris Brown III, 6^th/12^{th –} Zikeria Brown, Adult –  Cornelia Lowery. Most Hours Read: Joleigh Dyches, runner up, Emma Cowherd, 1^st/5^th – John Bentley Lindsey, runner-up – Anna O’Hanlon, 6^th/12^{th –} Leona Webb, runner-up – Jailyn McKellar, Adult – Evelyn Miller, runner-up – Mary Ann Weeks.  

The afternoon ended with a pizza party, celebrating the many books read and enjoyed throughout the summer.