APL director: Program was a hit
Published 12:01 am Wednesday, June 29, 2016
The Atmore Area Public Library capped off a successful summer reading program last week with a wild west show.
During the month of June, magicians and entertainers performed for kids to encourage them to read. This year’s theme was “On your mark, get set, READ!!!”
APL Director Hope Lassiter said there were more than 500 participants who came to the library for the program.
“It was very successful,” Lassiter said. “Everyone enjoyed the programs.”
Lassiter said there were an average of 100 kids at the program each Friday.
The Library Partners, Pepsi, McDonalds, Winn-Dixie, Dean’s Grill, and the city of Atmore’s fire and police departments contributed to the program this year, Lassiter said.
To award the top readers of the summer, the APL gave the winners a ticket to a Bay Bears game, along with a slot in the pre-game parade on July 23.
The top readers included:
• Preschool
Mason Wilson, first place
Gabe Zundel, second place
• 5 year olds
Harlow Donnell, first place
Diana Garcia, second place
• 6 year olds
Avery Trawick, first place
Tevin Burt, second place
Logan Diller, third place
Alivia Pierce, fourth place
• 7 year olds
Reagan Zundel, first place
• 8 year olds
LaTabitha Burt, first place
• 9 year olds
Helen Weber, first place
• 10 year olds
Caitlyn Pieper, first place
Luis Garcia, second place
Luke Caraway, third place