Theme was “The Knight and the Dragon” by Tomis DePaola
Submitted by Mendell Morgan
Top Picture Credit Erik Kolflat
Dozens of happy youngsters had a great day at El Progreso Memorial Library July 26th for the 2023 Summer Reading Program “All Together Now” finale. Mark Fuller of Twister Art in San Antonio was special guest ready for preschool Story Hour. He also helped pull names for the 26 prizes awarded and then offered a second reading hour in costume featuring “The Knight and the Dragon”. This was enhanced by balloon twisting making swords and fanciful animals for the delighted kids! A face painter was in the rotunda to create whimsical face designs on children and adults alike.
Alice Sanchez of Med C. Snowie brought her setup from San Antonio to give free snowcones. The local Walmart and HEB were co-hosts for cupcakes, drink pouches, and various snacks. Other children were involved with making quilts in the meeting room and the girls signed up for Rise, Read and Write were continuing their seminar.
Everyone loved the five colorful Art Cars from Houston which were on hand for all to see and discuss from 10 a.m. ’til almost two p.m. The library wants to thank everyone who made Summer Reading such a success including volunteer guest readers from the Uvalde Memorial Hospital, Ranger Jake, Sharon Shimp, Ciara Cheketts and those who gave prizes or money for prizes: Michael Sanchez, Walmart, the Uvalde Rotary club, the Esparza Family, Tammie Sinclair, Shelly Pivoda, Friends of the Library, anonymous cash award donor, the New Vasquez Restaurant, Uvalde Country Club and River Rim Resort.
