Rain Did Not Spoil Reading Rally

September 26, 2009

Read To Succeed’s Reading Rally was not ruined by rain. Instead, the events at the Linebaugh, Smyrna and La Vergne Public Libraries moved inside while the area remained under a flood watch for most of the morning.

Reading Rally At Linebaugh in Murfreesboro

Left Photo: Read To Succeed Executive Director Ronni Shaw (center) with Americorps/Vista volunteer Shelly Stanley (left) and her husband Milton Stanley, who is also a Read to Succeed volunteer; (Center Photo) There’s nothing like Dad reading to his daughters. (Right Photo) A youngster (inset) watches skeptically as Dr. Seuss’ Cat In A Hat greets him.

Youngster gathered around the rocking chair for their favorite story books. The Murfreesboro Police were on hand to give out youth stick on badges. Plus, storybook characters got a variety of responses from the youngsters.