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Summer Reading Program -
Summer Reading Program -
Summer Reading Program
LAST SUMMER PROGRAM FOR LIBRARY – Garret Wilson of Southwestern Dairy gave a presentation for the Lamb Couny Library’s last of summer “Tales and Tails Party” on Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Lamb County Ag and Community Center. The program was complete with visual aids and his assistant “Dollie”, the dairy cow. The Library’s young readers asked questions about dairy cows and milk production, following Wilson’s presentation. (Photo by Ann Reagan) ASSIST WITH “Tails and Tales Party’. High School Student Volunteers for the Tales and Tails program (left to right) Azazail Melendez, Julie Bownds, Ikea Miller, Ayani DeVaugn, BriAnn McKinnerny, Christina Hinojosa, Maribel Rios, Landon McKinnerny, and Cadence Sanchez. Volunteers not in photo Savannah Ramirez and Tristan Scott. (bottom photo) These girls led the party in singing at the Lamb County Ag and Community Center. They are: left to right: Ikia Miller, Christina Hinajosa, Cadence Sanchez, Marabel Rios, and Juli Bownds. (Photos by Ann Reagan)
The Lamb County Library ended their 2021 Summer Reading Program on Wednesday June 30th with an educational demonstration followed by games, a cookout, and prizes.
The rainy weather forced a change of venue from Laguna Park to the Lamb County Ag Center on Hall Ave. A large crowd of program participants and their families attended the event.
The program enrolled 101 young readers this year in the “Tales and Tails” themed activities. The purpose of the summer program was to encourage them to enjoy reading and improve their reading skills. Each young person was entered in a competition to reward them for completing a book list at their personal age-related reading level. They were also inspired by library program volunteers who graciously gave their time and talents to share stories. The children also learned songs and enjoyed special guests who gave the children the opportunity to observe animals they might not ordinarily see.
They were visited by Walter’s World of Pets who introduced them to a baby monkey, a large turtle, a baby crocodile, a snake, a parrot, and an iguana. The Science Spectrum brought a variety of worms and insects. Bob the Magical Balloon Guy entertained with interactive song and audience participation while creating his “magical” balloon animals.
The party featured a special presentation by Garret Wilson of Muleshoe, TX, a regional Mobile Dairy Classroom Instructor employed by Southwest Dairy and Dairy Farmers. According to the Southwest Dairy website, “The Southwest and Southland Dairy Farmers is an alliance of dairy farmers from Texas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Virginia, Kentucky and North Carolina. These producers have pooled their resources to provide consumer education in nutrition, to promote dairy product use, and provide dairy product information.” Dairy farmers direct and fund all activities in that effort. It is a non-profit organization. Mr. Garret covers the Texas Panhandle region, however, he occasionally travels to different parts of the country. Recently, he was in Minneapolis, Minn. His two assistants in this endeavor are Dottie and Bonnie, the two dairy cows who are kept in Muleshoe. Mr. Garret gave an oral presentation followed by a milking demonstration which covered:
• Characteristics and anatomy of dairy cows
• The importance of dairy foods for good health
• The modern milking process
• Modern environmental and food safety practices
After his presentation, he took questions from his young audience. He answered every question his young audience asked him.
Immediately following Mr. Garret’s presentation. The party moved indoors for games and lunch generously provided by H.E.B. of Lubbock, Tx. H.E.B. donated all the food and game materials for the event.
The presentation of awards wrapped up the celebration. Reading certificates were presented to all the program participants. The drawing for books and prizes followed in the form of a raffle. Each child earned a raffle ticket for every day they attended the program. Winners of that drawing received PJ Mask toys and books.
The grand prizes of bicycles for the most books read went to First Place Kendall Vargas, who read a total of 145 books. Emma Sanchez won the second prize and Kallan Hunter won third place.
The bicycles were donated by John Roley’s AutoCenter of Littlefield.